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Weather & Climate in Swords, Ireland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Swords experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,758/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.4597°N, 6.2181°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Dublin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| May 29, 2013 | 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 1992 | 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 1994 | 2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1999 | 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2015 | 6 km WSW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 130 km | 9 km |
| Jun 26, 2013 | 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 119 km | 8 km |
| Oct 16, 1998 | 1 km WSW of Y Felinheli, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 136 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
Swords has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 42°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (2.1").