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Weather & Climate in Newmarket, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Newmarket experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,601/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.2447°N, 0.4042°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
37 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Feb 27, 2008 | 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom | M4.8 | 138 km | 18 km |
| Apr 28, 2007 | 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom | M4.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom | M4.4 | 34 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1998 | 45 km ENE of Hemsby, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 108 km | 12 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 137 km | 13 km |
| Dec 21, 2000 | 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 93 km | 3 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 127 km | 12 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 94 km | 2 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 136 km | 4 km |
| Jan 30, 2002 | 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 1999 | 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2008 | 3 km SSE of Middle Rasen, United Kingdom | M3.1 | 134 km | 19 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 | — | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in |
Newmarket has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (1.4").