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Weather & Climate in Cowplain, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cowplain 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 197 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 | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 34.9 sq mi (90.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 251/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8941°N, 1.0182°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
28 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 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1999 | 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France | M4.6 | 130 km | 1 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 139 km | 7 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 139 km | 7 km |
| Sep 23, 2003 | 41 km WNW of Étretat, France | M3.6 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France | M3.5 | 147 km | 17 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 139 km | 7 km |
| Jun 16, 1998 | 18 km NNW of Yport, France | M3.3 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 40 km NNW of Étretat, France | M3.0 | 118 km | 4 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France | M3.0 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2015 | 1 km ENE of Winchester, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 28 km | 3 km |
| Jul 16, 2005 | 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 46 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 2001 | 8 km W of Marlborough, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 1998 | 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Dec 31, 1992 | 38 km WNW of Étretat, France | M2.8 | 130 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: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND | Avalanche | 0.4 m | - | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in |
Cowplain has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.9").