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Weather & Climate in Sunk Island, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sunk Island experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 226 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 123.1 sq mi (318.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.6517°N, 0.0841°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
37 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Feb 27, 2008 | 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom | M4.8 | 32 km | 18 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 103 km | 12 km |
| Jun 9, 2018 | 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 2000 | 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 111 km | 3 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 140 km | 4 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 1994 | 55 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2011 | 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 118 km | 6 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 138 km | 4 km |
| Jun 21, 1998 | 74 km E of Flamborough, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 86 km | 25 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 112 km | 2 km |
| Feb 29, 2004 | 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 127 km | 12 km |
| Jan 30, 2002 | 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2002 | 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Jan 21, 1999 | 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 64 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
Sunk Island has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.6").