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Weather & Climate in Higham Ferrers, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Higham Ferrers 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 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 31.2 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 243 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) |
| Area | 484.2 sq mi (1,254.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.3060°N, 0.5934°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
39 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Feb 27, 2008 | 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom | M4.8 | 123 km | 18 km |
| Sep 22, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom | M4.8 | 108 km | 9 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom | M4.4 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 63 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 69 km | 13 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 48 km | 3 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 47 km | 2 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1995 | England, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Jan 21, 1999 | 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 1990 | 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2022 | 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1999 | 5 km SSW of Cheadle, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2002 | 3 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 107 km | 9 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 134 km | 13 km |
| Sep 17, 1993 | 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 1998 | 3 km ESE of Ulceby, United Kingdom | M3.1 | 145 km | 31 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.2 in |
Higham Ferrers has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (1.5").