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Weather & Climate in Bishops Waltham, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bishops Waltham experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 5.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 229 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 282.6 sq mi (732.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.9560°N, 1.2148°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
28 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Oct 6, 1999 | 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France | M4.6 | 145 km | 1 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 150 km | 13 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 124 km | 7 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2003 | 41 km WNW of Étretat, France | M3.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 124 km | 7 km |
| Jun 20, 2002 | 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 147 km | 14 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 124 km | 7 km |
| Jun 17, 1999 | 7 km NNE of Ross on Wye, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France | M3.0 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 40 km NNW of Étretat, France | M3.0 | 132 km | 4 km |
| Mar 23, 1998 | 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 2001 | 8 km W of Marlborough, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1998 | 4 km SE of Newport, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2015 | 1 km ENE of Winchester, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 14 km | 3 km |
| Jul 16, 2005 | 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 58 km | 5 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 | — | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in |
Bishops Waltham has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (1.6").