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Weather & Climate in East Cowes, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
East Cowes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,130/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.7577°N, 1.2882°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
29 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 | 135 km | 1 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 124 km | 7 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 124 km | 7 km |
| Sep 23, 2003 | 41 km WNW of Étretat, France | M3.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France | M3.5 | 143 km | 17 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1998 | 18 km NNW of Yport, France | M3.3 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 124 km | 7 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France | M3.0 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 40 km NNW of Étretat, France | M3.0 | 120 km | 4 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2015 | 1 km ENE of Winchester, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 35 km | 3 km |
| Mar 18, 2001 | 8 km W of Marlborough, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2005 | 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 69 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 1998 | 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Feb 11, 1998 | 4 km SE of Newport, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 1992 | 38 km WNW of Étretat, France | M2.8 | 126 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 | — | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in |
East Cowes has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 41°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.6").