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Weather & Climate in Great Shefford, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Great Shefford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 358 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 221 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 358 ft (109 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 179/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.4747°N, 1.4496°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
40 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Sep 22, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom | M4.8 | 126 km | 9 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom | M4.7 | 141 km | 18 km |
| Oct 25, 1999 | 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom | M4.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 90 km | 13 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 148 km | 3 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 115 km | 7 km |
| Jan 1, 1994 | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 115 km | 7 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 147 km | 2 km |
| Oct 10, 2001 | 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2002 | 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 127 km | 8 km |
| Jun 20, 2002 | 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 113 km | 14 km |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 115 km | 7 km |
| Jul 30, 1999 | 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 123 km | 6 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2022 | 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
Great Shefford has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (1.7").