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Weather & Climate in Orwell, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Orwell 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 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 125 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 | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Area | 575.3 sq mi (1,490.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.1356°N, 0.0110°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
35 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 | 143 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 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 98 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 110 km | 13 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 81 km | 3 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 136 km | 12 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 82 km | 2 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 140 km | 4 km |
| Jan 30, 2002 | 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 1999 | 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2022 | 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2008 | 3 km SSE of Middle Rasen, United Kingdom | M3.1 | 138 km | 19 km |
| Nov 5, 1994 | 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Jan 18, 2013 | 0 km NE of Hathern, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 112 km | 13 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 | — | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.1 in |
Orwell has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (1.5").