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Weather & Climate in Chichester, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chichester experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 5.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 229 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,534/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8367°N, 0.7800°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.
| Oct 6, 1999 | 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France | M4.6 | 114 km | 1 km |
| Apr 28, 2007 | 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom | M4.6 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 145 km | 2 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2003 | 41 km WNW of Étretat, France | M3.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France | M3.5 | 134 km | 17 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 141 km | 4 km |
| Jun 16, 1998 | 18 km NNW of Yport, France | M3.3 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 10 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 40 km NNW of Étretat, France | M3.0 | 103 km | 4 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France | M3.0 | 102 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2005 | 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 33 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 2015 | 1 km ENE of Winchester, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 45 km | 3 km |
| Mar 18, 2001 | 8 km W of Marlborough, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 1998 | 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Dec 31, 1992 | 38 km WNW of Étretat, France | M2.8 | 118 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.9 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.8 in |
Chichester has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (2.1").