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Weather & Climate in Penshurst, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Penshurst experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 192.2 sq mi (497.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.1727°N, 0.1828°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 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 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1999 | 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France | M4.6 | 124 km | 1 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 103 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 89 km | 12 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 70 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1998 | 18 km NNW of Yport, France | M3.3 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 103 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 40 km NNW of Étretat, France | M3.0 | 126 km | 4 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France | M3.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France | M3.0 | 120 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 | — | 101 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 74 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in |
Penshurst has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (1.7").