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Weather & Climate in Ashburton, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ashburton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 249 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Area | 467.2 sq mi (1,210.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.5156°N, 3.7557°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
33 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Oct 25, 1999 | 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2018 | 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 135 km | 12 km |
| Nov 10, 1996 | 19 km S of St Just, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2014 | 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 99 km | 3 km |
| May 31, 2001 | 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 84 km | 29 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 84 km | 7 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 84 km | 7 km |
| Jan 1, 1994 | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1995 | 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 2001 | 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2002 | 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 136 km | 8 km |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2002 | 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 126 km | 14 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 84 km | 7 km |
| Sep 23, 1992 | 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1999 | 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 136 km | 6 km |
| Oct 16, 1997 | 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2001 | 53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2002 | 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | — | 54 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 5.3 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
Ashburton has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 41°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (2.4").