Lee-on-the-Solent, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.1 /5.0

B Good

7,224 Population 536/sq mi density

26 ft Elevation 8 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$47,066 median income, 5.1% unemployment

Affordability

3.2 / 5.0

$292,459 home value, $1,177/mo rent

C+

Education

3.0 / 5.0

24.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Lee-on-the-Solent 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. The area gets 229 sunny days per year. 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 Average	51.7°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	26 ft (8 m)
Area	13.5 sq mi (34.9 km²)
Population Density	536/sq mi
Coordinates	50.8017°N, 1.2017°W
Timezone	Europe/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"

17% above US avg

Snowfall 5.7"

Wettest Month (Nov) 3.74"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

29 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	133 km
Jul 14, 2011	62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom	M3.9	82 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	139 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	123 km
Sep 24, 2003	22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France	M3.5	144 km
Feb 27, 2019	3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom	M3.3	78 km
Sep 9, 1995	0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom	M3.3	23 km
Jun 16, 1998	18 km NNW of Yport, France	M3.3	142 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.3	129 km
Nov 26, 1991	50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France	M3.0	83 km
Aug 26, 2002	40 km NNW of Étretat, France	M3.0	119 km
May 19, 2019	7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom	M3.0	53 km
Jan 27, 2015	1 km ENE of Winchester, United Kingdom	M2.9	31 km
Mar 18, 2001	8 km W of Marlborough, United Kingdom	M2.9	83 km
Jul 16, 2005	3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom	M2.9	61 km
Mar 23, 1998	11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom	M2.9	105 km
Feb 11, 1998	4 km SE of Newport, United Kingdom	M2.9	148 km
Dec 31, 1992	38 km WNW of Étretat, France	M2.8	127 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	—	131 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (5°C)	3.6 in	Coldest
February	41°F (5°C)	2.4 in
March	44°F (7°C)	2.6 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	62°F (17°C)	2.1 in	Warmest
September	58°F (15°C)	2.8 in
October	53°F (11°C)	3.4 in
November	46°F (8°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
December	43°F (6°C)	3.6 in

Lee-on-the-Solent has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.6").

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