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Weather & Climate in Crawley, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Crawley 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 276 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 | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Area | 17.4 sq mi (45.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,398/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.1130°N, 0.1831°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
32 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 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1999 | 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France | M4.6 | 121 km | 1 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 119 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 | 115 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2003 | 41 km WNW of Étretat, France | M3.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 95 km | 4 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1998 | 18 km NNW of Yport, France | M3.3 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 119 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France | M3.0 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 40 km NNW of Étretat, France | M3.0 | 119 km | 4 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2005 | 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 19 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 2015 | 1 km ENE of Winchester, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 78 km | 3 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 | - | 126 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 99 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
Crawley has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (1.6").