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Weather & Climate in Aldeburgh, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Aldeburgh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 295 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 719.8 sq mi (1,864.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.1549°N, 1.6022°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
33 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Apr 28, 2007 | 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom | M4.6 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom | M4.4 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2015 | 59 km ENE of Mundesley, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 120 km | 4 km |
| May 16, 1998 | 45 km ENE of Hemsby, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 2000 | 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 60 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 1995 | 51 km NE of Hemsby, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 105 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 95 km | 12 km |
| Sep 20, 1994 | 55 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2003 | North Sea | M3.5 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 119 km | 4 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2002 | 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2005 | 82 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 1999 | 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 91 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Nov 5, 1994 | 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 31 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1858 | NORTH SEA | Unknown | 6.0 m | — | 125 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 120 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 2.2 in |
Aldeburgh has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.3").