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Weather & Climate in Groombridge, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Groombridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Area | 192.2 sq mi (497.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.1154°N, 0.1830°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
36 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 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1999 | 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France | M4.6 | 118 km | 1 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom | M4.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 99 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 90 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2003 | 41 km WNW of Étretat, France | M3.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 70 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1998 | 18 km NNW of Yport, France | M3.3 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 98 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 115 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France | M3.0 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 40 km NNW of Étretat, France | M3.0 | 120 km | 4 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 | — | 100 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 74 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in |
Groombridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (1.8").