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Weather & Climate in Higham on the Hill, United Kingdom

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Higham on the Hill experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. The area receives 8.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 394 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Area29.6 sq mi (76.6 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates52.5556°N, 1.4357°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.8"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 8.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.52"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

49 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 49 km 9 km
Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 120 km 18 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 108 km 18 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 115 km 5 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 51 km 12 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 33 km 13 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 94 km 10 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 52 km 3 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 115 km 4 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 61 km 10 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 109 km 5 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 88 km 10 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 67 km 10 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 113 km 4 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 131 km 10 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 51 km 2 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 92 km 10 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 119 km 12 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 144 km 10 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 120 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.4 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.5 in Wettest

Higham on the Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.8").

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