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Weather & Climate in Reading, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Reading 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 167 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 | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Area | 15.6 sq mi (40.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 20,386/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.4563°N, 0.9711°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 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 | 143 km | 9 km |
| Apr 28, 2007 | 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom | M4.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 102 km | 13 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 142 km | 3 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 146 km | 7 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 146 km | 7 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 142 km | 2 km |
| Jun 20, 2002 | 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 147 km | 14 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 146 km | 7 km |
| Feb 21, 2022 | 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2002 | 3 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 143 km | 9 km |
| Sep 17, 1993 | 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 1999 | 7 km NNE of Ross on Wye, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1992 | 1 km E of Machen, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 150 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 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 (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
Reading has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (1.7").