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Weather & Climate in Caterham, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Caterham experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,773/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.2823°N, 0.0789°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
31 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 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1999 | 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France | M4.6 | 138 km | 1 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom | M4.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 125 km | 2 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 106 km | 12 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 90 km | 4 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 124 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 40 km NNW of Étretat, France | M3.0 | 137 km | 4 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 148 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 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jul 16, 2005 | 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 38 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 2001 | 8 km W of Marlborough, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 124 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 | - | 121 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 94 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in |
Caterham has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (1.7").