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Weather & Climate in High Wycombe, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
High Wycombe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 249 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 53.0°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Area | 761.6 sq mi (1,972.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 175/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.6291°N, 0.7493°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
29 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Sep 22, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom | M4.8 | 138 km | 9 km |
| Apr 28, 2007 | 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom | M4.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom | M4.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 136 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 93 km | 13 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 122 km | 3 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 145 km | 4 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 122 km | 2 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2022 | 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2002 | 3 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 137 km | 9 km |
| Jun 17, 1999 | 7 km NNE of Ross on Wye, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2013 | 0 km NE of Hathern, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 135 km | 13 km |
| Jan 27, 2015 | 1 km ENE of Winchester, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 73 km | 3 km |
| Mar 18, 2001 | 8 km W of Marlborough, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2005 | 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 73 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
High Wycombe has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (1.6").