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Weather & Climate in Lee-on-the-Solent, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lee-on-the-Solent experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 5.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 229 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 13.5 sq mi (34.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 536/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8017°N, 1.2017°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
29 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 | 133 km | 1 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 129 km | 7 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 129 km | 7 km |
| Sep 23, 2003 | 41 km WNW of Étretat, France | M3.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France | M3.5 | 144 km | 17 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1998 | 18 km NNW of Yport, France | M3.3 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 129 km | 7 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France | M3.0 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 40 km NNW of Étretat, France | M3.0 | 119 km | 4 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2015 | 1 km ENE of Winchester, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 31 km | 3 km |
| Mar 18, 2001 | 8 km W of Marlborough, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2005 | 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 61 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 1998 | 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Feb 11, 1998 | 4 km SE of Newport, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 1992 | 38 km WNW of Étretat, France | M2.8 | 127 km | 10 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 | — | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in |
Lee-on-the-Solent has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.6").