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Weather & Climate in Forest Row, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Forest Row experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 243 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) |
| Area | 12.6 sq mi (32.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 295/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.0964°N, 0.0326°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
35 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 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1999 | 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France | M4.6 | 117 km | 1 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 106 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 101 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2003 | 41 km WNW of Étretat, France | M3.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 80 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1998 | 18 km NNW of Yport, France | M3.3 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 105 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 40 km NNW of Étretat, France | M3.0 | 117 km | 4 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France | M3.0 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France | M3.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 145 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 | - | 111 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 84 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in |
Forest Row has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (1.8").