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Weather & Climate in Copthorne, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Copthorne experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 249 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Area | 158.0 sq mi (409.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.1393°N, 0.1174°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
33 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 | 123 km | 1 km |
| Apr 28, 2007 | 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom | M4.6 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 117 km | 2 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 110 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2003 | 41 km WNW of Étretat, France | M3.6 | 144 km | 10 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 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 15 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1998 | 18 km NNW of Yport, France | M3.3 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 116 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France | M3.0 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 40 km NNW of Étretat, France | M3.0 | 122 km | 4 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2005 | 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 24 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 | - | 121 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 95 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in |
Copthorne has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (1.7").