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Weather & Climate in Brightlingsea, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Brightlingsea experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 134.9 sq mi (349.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 60/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.8116°N, 1.0234°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 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom | M4.4 | 64 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1998 | 45 km ENE of Hemsby, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 146 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 63 km | 12 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 78 km | 4 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 1999 | 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 145 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 1994 | 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 52 km | 5 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France | M3.0 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 1993 | 35 km E of Caister-on-Sea, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 128 km | 10 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 | — | 96 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 81 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in |
Brightlingsea has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (1.3").