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Weather & Climate in Eastbourne, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Eastbourne experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 17.1 sq mi (44.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,934/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.7687°N, 0.2845°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
37 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 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1999 | 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France | M4.6 | 79 km | 1 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 71 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 100 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2003 | 41 km WNW of Étretat, France | M3.6 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France | M3.5 | 123 km | 17 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 74 km | 4 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1998 | 18 km NNW of Yport, France | M3.3 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 71 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France | M3.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France | M3.0 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 40 km NNW of Étretat, France | M3.0 | 83 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 2015 | 1 km ENE of Winchester, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 116 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 | — | 97 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 76 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in |
Eastbourne has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 41°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and May the driest (1.8").