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Weather & Climate in Chelsfield, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chelsfield 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 417 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 | 417 ft (127 m) |
| Area | 73.3 sq mi (189.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 198/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.3581°N, 0.1277°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
35 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 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1999 | 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France | M4.6 | 145 km | 1 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom | M4.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 122 km | 2 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 91 km | 12 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 78 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 121 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 40 km NNW of Étretat, France | M3.0 | 146 km | 4 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France | M3.0 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France | M3.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 1994 | 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 125 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 | - | 110 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 83 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 2.6 in |
Chelsfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 40°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (1.7").