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Weather & Climate in Headcorn, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Headcorn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 11.2 sq mi (29.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 223/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.1697°N, 0.6243°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
38 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 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1999 | 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France | M4.6 | 126 km | 1 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom | M4.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 85 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 59 km | 12 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 39 km | 4 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1998 | 18 km NNW of Yport, France | M3.3 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 84 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 40 km NNW of Étretat, France | M3.0 | 133 km | 4 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France | M3.0 | 102 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France | M3.0 | 103 km | 5 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 | - | 71 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 44 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in |
Headcorn has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.7").