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Weather & Climate in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wolverhampton 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 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 525 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 216 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Area | 26.8 sq mi (69.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,836/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.5855°N, 2.1230°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
58 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Sep 22, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom | M4.8 | 8 km | 9 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom | M4.7 | 66 km | 18 km |
| Oct 25, 1999 | 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom | M4.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 90 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 49 km | 13 km |
| Feb 14, 2005 | 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Mar 7, 1996 | 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 100 km | 4 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 96 km | 3 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 99 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 71 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2022 | 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 95 km | 2 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 99 km | 4 km |
| Oct 10, 2001 | 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2002 | 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 125 km | 8 km |
| Mar 17, 1994 | 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2002 | 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 131 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 3.9 in |
Wolverhampton has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (2.5").