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Weather & Climate in Wem, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wem experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 269 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Area | 1,309.3 sq mi (3,391.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.8584°N, 2.7183°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
62 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Sep 22, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom | M4.8 | 54 km | 9 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom | M4.7 | 63 km | 18 km |
| Oct 25, 1999 | 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom | M4.5 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Feb 17, 2018 | 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 148 km | 12 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 125 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 99 km | 13 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 78 km | 4 km |
| Mar 7, 1996 | 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 8 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 135 km | 3 km |
| Feb 14, 2005 | 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 88 km | 5 km |
| May 29, 2013 | 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2009 | 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 147 km | 9 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 109 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2022 | 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 7 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 1994 | 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 78 km | 4 km |
| Jul 29, 1992 | 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 117 km | 10 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 | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.7 in |
Wem has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.8").