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Weather & Climate in Fordingbridge, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fordingbridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 229 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 390.8 sq mi (1,012.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.9275°N, 1.7903°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
35 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Jul 14, 2011 | 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 85 km | 7 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1994 | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 85 km | 7 km |
| Feb 12, 2002 | 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 133 km | 8 km |
| Oct 10, 2001 | 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2002 | 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 115 km | 14 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 85 km | 7 km |
| Jul 30, 1999 | 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 130 km | 6 km |
| Sep 23, 1992 | 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1997 | 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2002 | 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France | M3.0 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 1999 | 7 km NNE of Ross on Wye, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1992 | 1 km E of Machen, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 119 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 | — | 98 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
Fordingbridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (1.5").