Weather & Climate in Capel, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Capel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 292 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Area | 10.1 sq mi (26.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 375/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.1494°N, 0.3238°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
30 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 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1999 | 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France | M4.6 | 128 km | 1 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 129 km | 2 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 124 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2003 | 41 km WNW of Étretat, France | M3.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 105 km | 4 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 7 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1998 | 18 km NNW of Yport, France | M3.3 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 129 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France | M3.0 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 40 km NNW of Étretat, France | M3.0 | 125 km | 4 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France | M3.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2005 | 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 16 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 2015 | 1 km ENE of Winchester, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 69 km | 3 km |
| Mar 18, 2001 | 8 km W of Marlborough, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 110 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 | - | 136 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
Capel has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (1.6").