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Weather & Climate in Rake, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rake 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 443 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 | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Area | 261.5 sq mi (677.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.0432°N, 0.8580°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
28 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Oct 6, 1999 | 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France | M4.6 | 135 km | 1 km |
| Apr 28, 2007 | 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom | M4.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 147 km | 13 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 148 km | 7 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Sep 23, 2003 | 41 km WNW of Étretat, France | M3.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 143 km | 4 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Jun 16, 1998 | 18 km NNW of Yport, France | M3.3 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France | M3.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 40 km NNW of Étretat, France | M3.0 | 126 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 2015 | 1 km ENE of Winchester, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 31 km | 3 km |
| Mar 18, 2001 | 8 km W of Marlborough, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 1998 | 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Jul 16, 2005 | 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 33 km | 5 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 | — | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
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 |
Rake 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").