United Kingdom Weather History & Climate Data

Q: What is the hottest city in United Kingdom?

Based on NASA POWER data (1980–2024), Hounslow in England is among the hottest cities in United Kingdom, with an average daily maximum temperature of 19.9°C.

Q: Where does this United Kingdom weather data come from?

All data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), providing satellite-based meteorological data at 0.5° × 0.625° spatial resolution. Coverage: 1980–2024.

🌍 United Kingdom Climate Overview

United Kingdom has cool to temperate climates spanning 4 regions and 842 cities.

Average daily highs peak at 19.9°C in Hounslow (England), while average daily lows bottom out at -0.3°C in Inverness (Scotland) — these are long-term annual averages across all months, not single-day records.

Rainfall varies dramatically from 670 mm/year in arid Wisbech (England) to 1,503 mm/year in Greenock (Scotland).

Hottest city Hounslow 19.9°C avg max

Coldest city Inverness -0.3°C avg min

Wettest city Greenock 1,503 mm/yr

Driest city Wisbech 670 mm/yr

Climate Extremes in United Kingdom

🌡️ 5 Hottest Cities in United Kingdom

Annual avg of daily highs — not a single-day record

1
HounslowEngland
19.9 °C
2
HayesEngland
19.9 °C
3
WatfordEngland
19.9 °C
4
SouthallEngland
19.9 °C
5
UxbridgeEngland
19.9 °C

❄️ 5 Coldest Cities in United Kingdom

Annual avg of daily lows — not a single-day record

1
InvernessScotland
-0.3 °C
2
HamiltonScotland
-0.1 °C
3
DunfermlineScotland
-0.1 °C
4
CumbernauldScotland
-0.1 °C
5
LivingstonScotland
-0.1 °C

🌧️ 5 Wettest Cities in United Kingdom

Avg annual total across all years of data

1
GreenockScotland
1,503 mm/yr
2
GlasgowScotland
1,358 mm/yr
3
PaisleyScotland
1,358 mm/yr
4
East KilbrideScotland
1,358 mm/yr
5
RutherglenScotland
1,358 mm/yr

☀️ 5 Driest Cities in United Kingdom

Avg annual total across all years of data

1
WisbechEngland
670 mm/yr
2
HuntingdonEngland
670 mm/yr
3
MarchEngland
670 mm/yr
4
PeterboroughEngland
670 mm/yr
5
ElyEngland
670 mm/yr

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United Kingdom Weather — Common Questions

What is the hottest city in United Kingdom?▼

Based on 45 years of NASA POWER data (1980–2024), Hounslow in England is among the hottest cities in United Kingdom, with an average daily maximum of 19.9°C. Other notably hot cities include Hayes and Watford.

What is the coldest city in United Kingdom?▼

Inverness in Scotland is among the coldest cities in United Kingdom, with average daily minimum temperatures of -0.3°C.

Which city in United Kingdom receives the most rainfall?▼

Greenock in Scotland is one of the wettest cities in United Kingdom, receiving approximately 1,503 mm of rainfall per year.

Which city in United Kingdom is the driest?▼

Wisbech in England receives only about 670 mm of rainfall per year, making it one of the driest cities in United Kingdom.

How many cities are covered in this United Kingdom weather dataset?▼

This dataset covers 842 cities across 4 regions in United Kingdom. Historical weather data spans 1980 to 2024 and is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources).

Where does this United Kingdom weather data come from?▼

All data is sourced from NASA POWER, providing satellite-based meteorological data from the MERRA-2 reanalysis model. Spatial resolution is 0.5° × 0.625° with monthly temporal resolution, covering 1980–2024.

How do I find weather history for a specific city in United Kingdom?▼

Use the city finder above — click a region on the left to browse its cities on the right, or type in the search box to filter. You can also use the global search below the finder to search across all regions at once.

📡 Data Source & Methodology

All climate data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), providing high-quality meteorological data derived from satellite observations and the MERRA-2 reanalysis model.

Coverage

842 cities, 4 regions
Temporal: 1980–2024 (45 years)
Monthly resolution

Technical

Source: NASA POWER / MERRA-2
Resolution: 0.5° × 0.625°
Variables: Temperature, Precipitation

🇬🇧 United Kingdom Weather History