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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Area | 467.2 sq mi (1,210.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/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").