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Weather & Climate in Dartford, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dartford 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 26 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 | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 36.3 sq mi (94.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,563/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.4466°N, 0.2142°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.
| Apr 28, 2007 | 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom | M4.6 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom | M4.4 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 126 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 | 86 km | 12 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 76 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 125 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France | M3.0 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Nov 5, 1994 | 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France | M3.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2001 | 8 km W of Marlborough, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 4 km NNE of Banham, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 130 km | 10 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 | — | 108 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 81 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in |
Dartford has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 40°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.7").