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Weather & Climate in Rye, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rye 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 62 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 | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,946/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.9511°N, 0.7337°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
41 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 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1999 | 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France | M4.6 | 104 km | 1 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 60 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 63 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2003 | 41 km WNW of Étretat, France | M3.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 36 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1998 | 18 km NNW of Yport, France | M3.3 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 59 km | 5 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 139 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 40 km NNW of Étretat, France | M3.0 | 113 km | 4 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France | M3.0 | 78 km | 5 km |
| Nov 5, 1994 | 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 150 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 | — | 62 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 39 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in |
Rye has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in February to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and May the driest (1.7").