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Weather & Climate in Friston, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Friston 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 371 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 | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 449/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.7640°N, 0.1993°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
40 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Oct 6, 1999 | 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France | M4.6 | 78 km | 1 km |
| Apr 28, 2007 | 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom | M4.6 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 1994 | 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France | M4.1 | 149 km | 6 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 76 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 105 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2003 | 41 km WNW of Étretat, France | M3.6 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France | M3.5 | 121 km | 17 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 79 km | 4 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1998 | 18 km NNW of Yport, France | M3.3 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Oct 19, 2002 | 9 km NW of Trouville-sur-Mer, France | M3.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 114 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France | M3.0 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 40 km NNW of Étretat, France | M3.0 | 81 km | 4 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 | - | 103 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 82 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in |
Friston has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 41°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and May the driest (1.8").