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Weather & Climate in Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Royal Tunbridge Wells experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 42°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 40.0 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 387 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 387 ft (118 m) |
| Area | 192.2 sq mi (497.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 359/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.1332°N, 0.2626°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 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 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1999 | 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France | M4.6 | 119 km | 1 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom | M4.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 96 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 84 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2003 | 41 km WNW of Étretat, France | M3.6 | 149 km | 10 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 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1998 | 18 km NNW of Yport, France | M3.3 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 90 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 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 40 km NNW of Étretat, France | M3.0 | 122 km | 4 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France | M3.0 | 113 km | 5 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) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in |
Royal Tunbridge Wells has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (1.8").