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Weather & Climate in Rottingdean, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rottingdean 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 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 201.2 sq mi (521.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 108/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8098°N, 0.0594°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
37 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 | 87 km | 1 km |
| Apr 28, 2007 | 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom | M4.6 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 1994 | 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France | M4.1 | 150 km | 6 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 95 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 118 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2003 | 41 km WNW of Étretat, France | M3.6 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France | M3.5 | 124 km | 17 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 93 km | 4 km |
| Jun 16, 1998 | 18 km NNW of Yport, France | M3.3 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 96 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France | M3.0 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France | M3.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 40 km NNW of Étretat, France | M3.0 | 85 km | 4 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 130 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 | — | 120 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 97 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
Rottingdean has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.6").