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Weather & Climate in Sunderland, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sunderland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 208 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 43.2 sq mi (111.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,940/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.9047°N, 1.3822°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Apr 28, 2009 | 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 134 km | 9 km |
| Jan 3, 2011 | 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 84 km | 6 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 2004 | 5 km WNW of Lund, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 119 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2001 | 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 146 km | 12 km |
| Jan 23, 2020 | 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2000 | 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom | M2.6 | 93 km | 14 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 103 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in |
Sunderland has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 40°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.7").