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Weather & Climate in Epsom, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Epsom experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 53.0°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
| Area | 7.0 sq mi (18.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,518/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.3305°N, 0.2701°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.
| Apr 28, 2007 | 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom | M4.6 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1999 | 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France | M4.6 | 146 km | 1 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom | M4.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 140 km | 13 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 138 km | 2 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 119 km | 12 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 104 km | 4 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 13 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 40 km NNW of Étretat, France | M3.0 | 144 km | 4 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 1994 | 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jul 16, 2005 | 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 37 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 2015 | 1 km ENE of Winchester, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 77 km | 3 km |
| Mar 18, 2001 | 8 km W of Marlborough, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 110 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 | - | 135 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 108 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
Epsom has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (1.7").