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Weather & Climate in Heathfield, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Heathfield 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 486 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 | 486 ft (148 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 249/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.9672°N, 0.2561°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 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 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1999 | 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France | M4.6 | 101 km | 1 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 84 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 91 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2003 | 41 km WNW of Étretat, France | M3.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 67 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 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1998 | 18 km NNW of Yport, France | M3.3 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 83 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 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France | M3.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 40 km NNW of Étretat, France | M3.0 | 104 km | 4 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France | M3.0 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Jul 16, 2005 | 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 46 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 | - | 95 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 70 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in |
Heathfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.9").