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Weather & Climate in Biggin Hill, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Biggin Hill experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 617 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 617 ft (188 m) |
| Area | 73.3 sq mi (189.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 185/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.3133°N, 0.0343°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 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 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1999 | 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France | M4.6 | 140 km | 1 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom | M4.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 122 km | 2 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 98 km | 12 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 83 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 121 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 40 km NNW of Étretat, France | M3.0 | 141 km | 4 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France | M3.0 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France | M3.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 1994 | 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 133 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 | — | 114 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 87 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in |
Biggin Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 39°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (1.8").