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Weather & Climate in Haywards Heath, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Haywards Heath 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 256 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 | 256 ft (78 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,001/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.9977°N, 0.1031°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
35 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 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1999 | 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France | M4.6 | 108 km | 1 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 107 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 113 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2003 | 41 km WNW of Étretat, France | M3.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 91 km | 4 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France | M3.5 | 144 km | 17 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1998 | 18 km NNW of Yport, France | M3.3 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 107 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France | M3.0 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 40 km NNW of Étretat, France | M3.0 | 106 km | 4 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France | M3.0 | 149 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 | — | 120 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 95 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 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 | 42°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
Haywards Heath has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.7").