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Weather & Climate in Petersfield, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Petersfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 5.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 229 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Area | 261.5 sq mi (677.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 57/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.0050°N, 0.9338°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
29 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 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1999 | 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France | M4.6 | 135 km | 1 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 149 km | 13 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 143 km | 7 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 143 km | 7 km |
| Sep 23, 2003 | 41 km WNW of Étretat, France | M3.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 148 km | 4 km |
| Jun 16, 1998 | 18 km NNW of Yport, France | M3.3 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 143 km | 7 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France | M3.0 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 40 km NNW of Étretat, France | M3.0 | 125 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 2015 | 1 km ENE of Winchester, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 27 km | 3 km |
| Mar 18, 2001 | 8 km W of Marlborough, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2005 | 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 38 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 1998 | 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 130 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.7 in |
Petersfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (2.0").