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Weather & Climate in Canvey Island, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Canvey Island experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 7.1 sq mi (18.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,361/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.5220°N, 0.5809°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
33 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 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom | M4.4 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 122 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 64 km | 12 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 61 km | 4 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 108 km | 10 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 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 120 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France | M3.0 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France | M3.0 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Nov 5, 1994 | 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Jan 1, 1995 | 2 km ESE of Halesworth, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 4 km NNE of Banham, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 112 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 | — | 90 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 66 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°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) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in |
Canvey Island has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 40°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (1.3").