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Weather & Climate in Great Bentley, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Great Bentley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 134.9 sq mi (349.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.8533°N, 1.0638°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
33 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 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom | M4.4 | 60 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1998 | 45 km ENE of Hemsby, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 56 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 66 km | 12 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 82 km | 4 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2002 | 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 1999 | 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 138 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France | M3.0 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 1994 | 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 47 km | 5 km |
| Sep 6, 1993 | 35 km E of Caister-on-Sea, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 98 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 | — | 99 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in |
Great Bentley has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.4").