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Weather & Climate in Newquay, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Newquay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 265 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 39.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 3,058.0 sq mi (7,920.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.4156°N, 5.0732°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Nov 10, 1996 | 19 km S of St Just, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2014 | 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 123 km | 3 km |
| May 31, 2001 | 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 70 km | 29 km |
| Aug 17, 1995 | 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1992 | 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2001 | 53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1997 | 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1998 | 18 km SW of Mullion, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 62 km | 5 km |
| Sep 5, 1999 | 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 2008 | 38 km NW of St Just, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 69 km | 6 km |
| May 31, 1998 | 38 km WNW of Northam, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 90 km | 15 km |
| Jun 16, 1991 | 17 km SSW of Wembury, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2000 | 33 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2011 | 4 km WSW of Bovey Tracey, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 96 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND | Avalanche | 0.4 m | — | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in |
Newquay has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 44°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (2.1").