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Weather & Climate in Bridgwater, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bridgwater experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 1,596.6 sq mi (4,135.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.1284°N, 3.0036°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
38 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Apr 2, 1990 | 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom | M4.7 | 132 km | 18 km |
| Oct 25, 1999 | 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom | M4.5 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2018 | 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 89 km | 12 km |
| Feb 20, 2014 | 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 85 km | 3 km |
| May 31, 2001 | 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 118 km | 29 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 5 km | 7 km |
| Aug 17, 1995 | 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1994 | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 5 km | 7 km |
| Feb 12, 2002 | 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 66 km | 8 km |
| Oct 10, 2001 | 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2002 | 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 49 km | 14 km |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1992 | 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1991 | 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1999 | 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 64 km | 6 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 5 km | 7 km |
| Sep 17, 1993 | 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1997 | 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 79 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 | — | 70 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
Bridgwater has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 41°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (2.2").