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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. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Area | 10.1 sq mi (26.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 123/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").