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Weather & Climate in Falmouth, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Falmouth experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,627/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.1544°N, 5.0711°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Nov 10, 1996 | 19 km S of St Just, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2014 | 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 149 km | 3 km |
| May 31, 2001 | 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 97 km | 29 km |
| Aug 17, 1995 | 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1992 | 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2001 | 53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1997 | 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2005 | 71 km WNW of Porspoder, France | M3.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1998 | 18 km SW of Mullion, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 38 km | 5 km |
| Sep 5, 1999 | 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 2008 | 38 km NW of St Just, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 73 km | 6 km |
| May 31, 1998 | 38 km WNW of Northam, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 118 km | 15 km |
| Jun 16, 1991 | 17 km SSW of Wembury, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2000 | 33 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2011 | 4 km WSW of Bovey Tracey, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 106 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.1 in |
Falmouth has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 44°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (2.1").