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Weather & Climate in Princes Risborough, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Princes Risborough 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 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 367 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 367 ft (112 m) |
| Area | 761.6 sq mi (1,972.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.7255°N, 0.8314°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
31 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Sep 22, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom | M4.8 | 126 km | 9 km |
| Apr 28, 2007 | 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom | M4.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom | M4.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 125 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 82 km | 13 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 112 km | 3 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 111 km | 2 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 1990 | 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2022 | 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2002 | 3 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 126 km | 9 km |
| Sep 17, 1993 | 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 1999 | 7 km NNE of Ross on Wye, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2001 | 8 km W of Marlborough, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2015 | 1 km ENE of Winchester, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 80 km | 3 km |
| Jan 18, 2013 | 0 km NE of Hathern, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 123 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
Princes Risborough has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (1.7").