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Weather & Climate in Saint Peter Port, Guernsey

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Saint Peter Port experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 274 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²)
Population Density6,569/sq mi
Coordinates49.4598°N, 2.5353°W
TimezoneEurope/Guernsey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

77 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 49 km 22 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 148 km 10 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 35 km 12 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 103 km 10 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 52 km 2 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 108 km 10 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 124 km 31 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 96 km 10 km
Dec 7, 1998 0 km SE of Cherrueix, France M3.4 113 km 2 km
Sep 17, 1994 33 km NE of Plouézec, France M3.4 60 km 10 km
Jun 22, 1997 13 km SSE of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.4 57 km 10 km
Aug 29, 2001 5 km ENE of Saint-Lô, France M3.3 116 km 6 km
Jul 23, 2014 France M3.3 55 km 2 km
Sep 22, 1991 5 km ENE of Neulliac, France M3.3 149 km 10 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 132 km 10 km
Jul 14, 1998 7 km NNE of Poullaouen, France M3.2 141 km 2 km
Feb 12, 1990 1 km N of Lanmeur, France M3.2 124 km 10 km
May 30, 2001 3 km SW of Quintin, France M3.2 123 km 8 km
Apr 17, 1992 3 km SSE of Plounévez-Quintin, France M3.1 142 km 10 km
Apr 28, 1998 3 km NE of Plouha, France M3.1 89 km 2 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2011 PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND Avalanche 0.4 m 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.1 in
February 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in
June 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in
July 62°F (16°C) 1.6 in Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in Warmest
September 60°F (15°C) 2.7 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in

Saint Peter Port has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 43°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (1.6").

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