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Weather & Climate in Halesworth, United Kingdom

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Halesworth 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 72 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days230 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area719.8 sq mi (1,864.2 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates52.3464°N, 1.5029°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.5"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.48"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 144 km 10 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 45 km 10 km
Aug 6, 2015 59 km ENE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M4.2 103 km 4 km
May 16, 1998 45 km ENE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M4.2 81 km 10 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 89 km 10 km
Dec 21, 2000 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom M4.0 99 km 10 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 82 km 10 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 116 km 12 km
May 2, 1995 51 km NE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M3.7 90 km 10 km
Sep 20, 1994 55 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.6 108 km 10 km
Sep 27, 2003 North Sea M3.5 111 km 10 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 139 km 4 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 93 km 10 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 109 km 10 km
Aug 12, 2005 82 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.4 131 km 10 km
Jul 16, 2007 91 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.3 132 km 10 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 119 km 10 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 84 km 10 km
Nov 5, 1994 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom M3.0 23 km 5 km
Sep 6, 1993 35 km E of Caister-on-Sea, United Kingdom M3.0 63 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 147 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.0 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) 2.1 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in

Halesworth has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°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").

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