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Weather & Climate in Benenden, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Benenden experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Area | 192.2 sq mi (497.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.0669°N, 0.5813°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
38 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 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1999 | 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France | M4.6 | 114 km | 1 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom | M4.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 77 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 65 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2003 | 41 km WNW of Étretat, France | M3.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 42 km | 4 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1998 | 18 km NNW of Yport, France | M3.3 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 76 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 40 km NNW of Étretat, France | M3.0 | 121 km | 4 km |
| Nov 5, 1994 | 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 140 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 | — | 72 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 46 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in |
Benenden has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (1.8").