Fareham, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

42,640 Population 1,202/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Fareham experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 5.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area35.5 sq mi (91.9 km²)
Population Density1,202/sq mi
Coordinates50.8516°N, 1.1793°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 5.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.54"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.0 on May 19, 2019.

Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 135 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 87 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 129 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 134 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 129 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 127 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 148 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 145 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 23 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 129 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 74 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 57 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 88 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 122 km
Mar 18, 2001 8 km W of Marlborough, United Kingdom M2.9 80 km
Mar 23, 1998 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom M2.9 108 km
Feb 11, 1998 4 km SE of Newport, United Kingdom M2.9 147 km
Jan 27, 2015 1 km ENE of Winchester, United Kingdom M2.9 26 km
Jul 16, 2005 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom M2.9 58 km
Dec 31, 1992 38 km WNW of Étretat, France M2.8 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2011 PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND Avalanche 0.4 m - 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.6 in Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in

Fareham has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (1.6").

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