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Weather & Climate in Whitehaven, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Whitehaven experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 2,126.8 sq mi (5,508.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.5490°N, 3.5841°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Oct 21, 2002 | 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Feb 14, 2005 | 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 150 km | 4 km |
| Apr 28, 2009 | 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 56 km | 9 km |
| Jan 3, 2011 | 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 132 km | 6 km |
| Aug 25, 2013 | 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 75 km | 8 km |
| Oct 29, 2002 | 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom | M3.1 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 81 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2001 | 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 62 km | 12 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jan 23, 2020 | 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2000 | 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom | M2.6 | 56 km | 14 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 44 km | 6 km |
| Oct 25, 2002 | 1 km ENE of Manchester, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2002 | 2 km E of Manchester, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Aug 10, 2007 | 2 km SW of Failsworth, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 149 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
Whitehaven has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and May the driest (2.4").