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Weather & Climate in Whitwell, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Whitwell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 348 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
| Area | 91.5 sq mi (237.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.2833°N, 1.2167°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
45 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 | 60 km | 18 km |
| Sep 22, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom | M4.8 | 106 km | 9 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 54 km | 12 km |
| Jun 9, 2018 | 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 115 km | 13 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 70 km | 3 km |
| Mar 7, 1996 | 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 68 km | 4 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 56 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2011 | 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 103 km | 6 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 17 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2022 | 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 70 km | 2 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 65 km | 4 km |
| Feb 29, 2004 | 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 61 km | 12 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2002 | 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 66 km | 5 km |
| Mar 4, 1990 | 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 73 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) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
Whitwell has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 38°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (2.0").