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Weather & Climate in Lewes, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lewes 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 89 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 | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,931/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8740°N, 0.0088°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
35 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 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1999 | 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France | M4.6 | 92 km | 1 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 150 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 | 94 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 111 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2003 | 41 km WNW of Étretat, France | M3.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 86 km | 4 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France | M3.5 | 131 km | 17 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1998 | 18 km NNW of Yport, France | M3.3 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 94 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France | M3.0 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 40 km NNW of Étretat, France | M3.0 | 92 km | 4 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France | M3.0 | 147 km | 10 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 | — | 114 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 90 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 (5°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.5 in |
Lewes has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (1.7").