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Weather & Climate in Wortley, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wortley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 722 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 207 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Area | 175.6 sq mi (454.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.4833°N, 1.5333°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 | 80 km | 18 km |
| Sep 22, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom | M4.8 | 115 km | 9 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 45 km | 5 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 84 km | 12 km |
| Jun 9, 2018 | 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 134 km | 13 km |
| Mar 7, 1996 | 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 43 km | 4 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 100 km | 3 km |
| Apr 28, 2009 | 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 124 km | 9 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 31 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2011 | 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 77 km | 6 km |
| May 30, 2022 | 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 100 km | 2 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 41 km | 4 km |
| Feb 29, 2004 | 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 32 km | 12 km |
| Jan 21, 1999 | 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2002 | 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 41 km | 5 km |
| Feb 20, 1995 | England, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 69 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
Wortley has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (2.2").