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Weather & Climate in Dover, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dover experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 289 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 25.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 120.7 sq mi (312.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 346/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.1260°N, 1.3126°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
36 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 | 140 km | 1 km |
| Apr 28, 2007 | 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom | M4.6 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom | M4.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 70 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 22 km | 12 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 10 km | 4 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 138 km | 4 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 1994 | 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France | M3.0 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France | M3.0 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1995 | 2 km ESE of Halesworth, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 136 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 | — | 23 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 6 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in |
Dover has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.7").