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Weather & Climate in How Wood, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
How Wood 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 282 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 | 282 ft (86 m) |
| Area | 62.1 sq mi (160.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 53/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.7191°N, 0.3510°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
32 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 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom | M4.4 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 130 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 106 km | 13 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 115 km | 3 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 94 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 132 km | 12 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 126 km | 4 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 115 km | 2 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2022 | 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 1994 | 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 2001 | 8 km W of Marlborough, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1995 | 2 km ESE of Halesworth, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 4 km NNE of Banham, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2005 | 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Jan 18, 2013 | 0 km NE of Hathern, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 135 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.9 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in |
How Wood has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (1.7").