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Weather & Climate in Thirsk, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Thirsk experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 205 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 491.1 sq mi (1,271.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,027/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.2330°N, 1.3441°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
32 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 | 114 km | 18 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Jun 9, 2018 | 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 100 km | 4 km |
| Apr 28, 2009 | 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 109 km | 9 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Jan 3, 2011 | 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 21 km | 6 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 100 km | 4 km |
| Feb 29, 2004 | 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 86 km | 12 km |
| Oct 23, 2002 | 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Feb 20, 1995 | England, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 86 km | 13 km |
| Aug 25, 2013 | 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 140 km | 8 km |
| Oct 29, 2002 | 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom | M3.1 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Oct 7, 1998 | 3 km ESE of Ulceby, United Kingdom | M3.1 | 99 km | 31 km |
| Apr 5, 2008 | 3 km SSE of Middle Rasen, United Kingdom | M3.1 | 117 km | 19 km |
| Apr 11, 2009 | 5 km ENE of Goxhill, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 94 km | 15 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 2004 | 5 km WNW of Lund, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 59 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in |
Thirsk has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.6").