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Weather & Climate in Devizes, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Devizes 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 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 427 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 | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 427 ft (130 m) |
| Area | 1,296.5 sq mi (3,357.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.3508°N, 1.9942°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
41 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Sep 22, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom | M4.8 | 130 km | 9 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom | M4.7 | 127 km | 18 km |
| Oct 25, 1999 | 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom | M4.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2018 | 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 135 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 107 km | 13 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 75 km | 7 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1994 | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 75 km | 7 km |
| Feb 12, 2002 | 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 96 km | 8 km |
| Oct 10, 2001 | 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2002 | 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 79 km | 14 km |
| Jun 16, 1991 | 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1999 | 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 92 km | 6 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1992 | 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 75 km | 7 km |
| Sep 23, 2002 | 3 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 131 km | 9 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 | - | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
Devizes has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (1.8").