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Weather & Climate in Girton, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Girton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 434.8 sq mi (1,126.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.2333°N, 0.0833°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Feb 27, 2008 | 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom | M4.8 | 133 km | 18 km |
| Apr 28, 2007 | 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom | M4.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom | M4.4 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 93 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 115 km | 13 km |
| Dec 21, 2000 | 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 77 km | 3 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 139 km | 12 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 145 km | 4 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 78 km | 2 km |
| Jan 30, 2002 | 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 1999 | 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2022 | 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2008 | 3 km SSE of Middle Rasen, United Kingdom | M3.1 | 128 km | 19 km |
| Nov 5, 1994 | 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 75 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.9 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in |
Girton has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (1.3").