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Weather & Climate in Hurstpierpoint, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hurstpierpoint 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 161 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 | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Area | 158.0 sq mi (409.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 81/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.9339°N, 0.1801°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 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 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1999 | 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France | M4.6 | 102 km | 1 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 109 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 120 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2003 | 41 km WNW of Étretat, France | M3.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 97 km | 4 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France | M3.5 | 137 km | 17 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1998 | 18 km NNW of Yport, France | M3.3 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 109 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 40 km NNW of Étretat, France | M3.0 | 99 km | 4 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France | M3.0 | 121 km | 5 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France | M3.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2005 | 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 17 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 | - | 126 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
Hurstpierpoint has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (1.6").