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Weather & Climate in Orpington, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Orpington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Area | 73.3 sq mi (189.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 208/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.3746°N, 0.0979°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
35 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 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1999 | 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France | M4.6 | 147 km | 1 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom | M4.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 124 km | 2 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 93 km | 12 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 81 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 123 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 40 km NNW of Étretat, France | M3.0 | 148 km | 4 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France | M3.0 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France | M3.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 1994 | 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 125 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1858 | NORTH SEA | Unknown | 6.0 m | - | 112 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 2.6 in |
Orpington has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 40°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (1.7").