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Weather & Climate in Hove, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hove 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 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 259,221/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8309°N, 0.1672°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.
| Oct 6, 1999 | 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France | M4.6 | 91 km | 1 km |
| Apr 28, 2007 | 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom | M4.6 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 103 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 124 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2003 | 41 km WNW of Étretat, France | M3.6 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France | M3.5 | 126 km | 17 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 99 km | 4 km |
| Jun 16, 1998 | 18 km NNW of Yport, France | M3.3 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 104 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France | M3.0 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 40 km NNW of Étretat, France | M3.0 | 88 km | 4 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France | M3.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2005 | 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 25 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 | - | 127 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 103 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
Hove has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (1.5").