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Weather & Climate in Littlehampton, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Littlehampton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 15,132/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8114°N, 0.5408°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
33 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 | 101 km | 1 km |
| Apr 28, 2007 | 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom | M4.6 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 1994 | 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France | M4.1 | 147 km | 6 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 128 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 149 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2003 | 41 km WNW of Étretat, France | M3.6 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 125 km | 4 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France | M3.5 | 127 km | 17 km |
| Jun 16, 1998 | 18 km NNW of Yport, France | M3.3 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 128 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France | M3.0 | 138 km | 5 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France | M3.0 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 40 km NNW of Étretat, France | M3.0 | 93 km | 4 km |
| Jul 16, 2005 | 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 24 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 2015 | 1 km ENE of Winchester, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 61 km | 3 km |
| Mar 18, 2001 | 8 km W of Marlborough, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 114 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: 0.9 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in |
Littlehampton has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and May the driest (1.7").