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Weather & Climate in Wirksworth, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wirksworth experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 9.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 558 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 204 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
| Area | 413.2 sq mi (1,070.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.0823°N, 1.5739°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
49 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 | 90 km | 18 km |
| Sep 22, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom | M4.8 | 74 km | 9 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom | M4.7 | 128 km | 18 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 61 km | 5 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 55 km | 12 km |
| Jun 9, 2018 | 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 89 km | 13 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 70 km | 3 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 60 km | 4 km |
| Mar 7, 1996 | 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 86 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 52 km | 5 km |
| Jan 3, 2011 | 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 121 km | 6 km |
| May 30, 2022 | 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 1994 | 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 58 km | 4 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 69 km | 2 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 29, 2004 | 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 61 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
Wirksworth has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (2.4").