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Weather & Climate in Lightwater, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lightwater experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 53.0°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Area | 49.9 sq mi (129.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 136/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.3485°N, 0.6715°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
22 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 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 122 km | 13 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 147 km | 12 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 131 km | 4 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 30 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 1999 | 7 km NNE of Ross on Wye, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2005 | 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 43 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 2015 | 1 km ENE of Winchester, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 53 km | 3 km |
| Mar 18, 2001 | 8 km W of Marlborough, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2018 | 4 km E of Holmwood, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 35 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 1992 | 22 km SSE of Folkestone, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2018 | 5 km W of Capel, United Kingdom | M2.6 | 36 km | 5 km |
| Jan 8, 1994 | 4 km ESE of Cholsey, United Kingdom | M2.6 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2006 | 2 km SE of Kingsclere, United Kingdom | M2.6 | 38 km | 15 km |
| Apr 30, 1997 | 0 km SW of Tankerton, United Kingdom | M2.6 | 119 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.9 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
Lightwater has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (1.7").