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Weather & Climate in Wigton, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wigton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Area | 2,126.8 sq mi (5,508.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.8248°N, 3.1611°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Apr 28, 2009 | 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 74 km | 9 km |
| Jan 3, 2011 | 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 122 km | 6 km |
| Aug 25, 2013 | 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 106 km | 8 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 89 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2001 | 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 43 km | 12 km |
| Jan 23, 2020 | 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2000 | 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom | M2.6 | 23 km | 14 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 20 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
Wigton has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 37°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and May the driest (3.0").