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Weather & Climate in Withernsea, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Withernsea experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 1,392.6 sq mi (3,606.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.7312°N, 0.0320°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
31 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 | 44 km | 18 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 115 km | 12 km |
| Jun 9, 2018 | 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 7 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 2000 | 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 148 km | 4 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 122 km | 3 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Sep 20, 1994 | 55 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2011 | 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 121 km | 6 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 123 km | 2 km |
| Jun 21, 1998 | 74 km E of Flamborough, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 74 km | 25 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 147 km | 4 km |
| Feb 29, 2004 | 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 135 km | 12 km |
| Jan 30, 2002 | 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 1999 | 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2002 | 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 74 km | 13 km |
| Oct 7, 1998 | 3 km ESE of Ulceby, United Kingdom | M3.1 | 26 km | 31 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
Withernsea has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 38°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.6").