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Weather & Climate in Plaxtol, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Plaxtol experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 318 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Area | 123.2 sq mi (319.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.2583°N, 0.2957°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 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1999 | 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France | M4.6 | 133 km | 1 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom | M4.4 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 106 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 80 km | 12 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 64 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 105 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 1994 | 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 128 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France | M3.0 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 40 km NNW of Étretat, France | M3.0 | 136 km | 4 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France | M3.0 | 125 km | 10 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 | — | 95 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 68 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°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 | 64°F (18°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 |
Plaxtol has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 39°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (1.7").