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Weather & Climate in Herstmonceux, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Herstmonceux 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 164 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 | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Area | 9.5 sq mi (24.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 118/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8896°N, 0.3229°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 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1999 | 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France | M4.6 | 92 km | 1 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 76 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 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 65 km | 4 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France | M3.5 | 136 km | 17 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1998 | 18 km NNW of Yport, France | M3.3 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 75 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France | M3.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 40 km NNW of Étretat, France | M3.0 | 97 km | 4 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France | M3.0 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Jul 16, 2005 | 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 52 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 | — | 92 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 68 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 |
Herstmonceux 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").