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Weather & Climate in Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Great Yarmouth 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 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 230 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 16,307/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.6083°N, 1.7305°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
26 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Feb 15, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom | M4.4 | 65 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1998 | 45 km ENE of Hemsby, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2015 | 59 km ENE of Mundesley, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 70 km | 4 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 2000 | 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 1995 | 51 km NE of Hemsby, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 57 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 146 km | 12 km |
| Sep 12, 2001 | 54 km WNW of Petten, Netherlands | M3.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 1994 | 55 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 1993 | 76 km WNW of Callantsoog, Netherlands | M3.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2003 | North Sea | M3.5 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2005 | 82 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2002 | 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 91 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 1999 | 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 1994 | 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 53 km | 5 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 1993 | 35 km E of Caister-on-Sea, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 36 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in |
Great Yarmouth has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.4").