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Weather & Climate in Great Bookham, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Great Bookham experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 223 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 53.0°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
| Area | 117.3 sq mi (303.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 94/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.2792°N, 0.3742°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
27 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 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1999 | 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France | M4.6 | 143 km | 1 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom | M4.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 140 km | 13 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 140 km | 2 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 126 km | 12 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 110 km | 4 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 9 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 140 km | 5 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 40 km NNW of Étretat, France | M3.0 | 139 km | 4 km |
| Jul 16, 2005 | 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 30 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 2015 | 1 km ENE of Winchester, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 69 km | 3 km |
| Mar 18, 2001 | 8 km W of Marlborough, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 1992 | 22 km SSE of Folkestone, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2018 | 4 km E of Holmwood, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 14 km | 5 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 | — | 141 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
Great Bookham has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (1.7").