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Weather & Climate in Burgess Hill, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Burgess Hill experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,370/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.9584°N, 0.1329°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 |
| Oct 6, 1999 | 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France | M4.6 | 104 km | 1 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 107 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 116 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2003 | 41 km WNW of Étretat, France | M3.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 93 km | 4 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France | M3.5 | 140 km | 17 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1998 | 18 km NNW of Yport, France | M3.3 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 107 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 40 km NNW of Étretat, France | M3.0 | 102 km | 4 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France | M3.0 | 120 km | 5 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France | M3.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2005 | 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 19 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 | — | 122 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 97 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
Burgess Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.7").