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Weather & Climate in Faringdon, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Faringdon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 358 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 221 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 358 ft (109 m) |
| Area | 261.3 sq mi (676.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.6564°N, 1.5868°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
47 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Sep 22, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom | M4.8 | 103 km | 9 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom | M4.7 | 121 km | 18 km |
| Oct 25, 1999 | 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom | M4.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 141 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 69 km | 13 km |
| Mar 7, 1996 | 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 133 km | 3 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 116 km | 7 km |
| Jan 1, 1994 | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 116 km | 7 km |
| Feb 12, 2002 | 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 115 km | 8 km |
| Oct 10, 2001 | 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 132 km | 2 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2002 | 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 104 km | 14 km |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 116 km | 7 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1999 | 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 111 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
Faringdon has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (1.8").