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Weather & Climate in Kingsbridge, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kingsbridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 266 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 467.2 sq mi (1,210.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.2845°N, 3.7764°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
24 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Nov 10, 1996 | 19 km S of St Just, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2014 | 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 123 km | 3 km |
| May 31, 2001 | 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 102 km | 29 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 106 km | 7 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 106 km | 7 km |
| Aug 17, 1995 | 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1994 | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 2001 | 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 106 km | 7 km |
| Sep 23, 1992 | 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2001 | 53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1997 | 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France | M3.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1998 | 18 km SW of Mullion, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 1998 | 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Sep 5, 1999 | 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 18 km | 5 km |
| Jun 16, 1991 | 17 km SSW of Wembury, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 31 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 1998 | 38 km WNW of Northam, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 120 km | 15 km |
| Jun 23, 2011 | 4 km WSW of Bovey Tracey, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 32 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND | Avalanche | 0.4 m | — | 60 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.6 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
Kingsbridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 43°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.9").