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Weather & Climate in Lowestoft, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lowestoft experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 296 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 22.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 719.8 sq mi (1,864.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 99/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.4752°N, 1.7517°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
26 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Feb 15, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom | M4.4 | 62 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1998 | 45 km ENE of Hemsby, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2015 | 59 km ENE of Mundesley, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 83 km | 4 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 2000 | 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 94 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 1995 | 51 km NE of Hemsby, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 69 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 132 km | 12 km |
| Sep 20, 1994 | 55 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2003 | North Sea | M3.5 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 1993 | 76 km WNW of Callantsoog, Netherlands | M3.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2002 | 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2005 | 82 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 1999 | 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 91 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France | M3.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 1994 | 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 45 km | 5 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 1993 | 35 km E of Caister-on-Sea, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 41 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in |
Lowestoft has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.4").