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Weather & Climate in Lakenheath, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lakenheath experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 488.2 sq mi (1,264.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.4176°N, 0.5221°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
35 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Feb 27, 2008 | 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom | M4.8 | 124 km | 18 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom | M4.4 | 23 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1998 | 45 km ENE of Hemsby, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2015 | 59 km ENE of Mundesley, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 139 km | 4 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 105 km | 12 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 2000 | 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 146 km | 13 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 91 km | 3 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 139 km | 12 km |
| May 2, 1995 | 51 km NE of Hemsby, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 1994 | 55 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 91 km | 2 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2002 | 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 1999 | 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 1998 | 3 km ESE of Ulceby, United Kingdom | M3.1 | 142 km | 31 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in |
Lakenheath has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.5").