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Weather & Climate in Salisbury, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Salisbury experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 229 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,263/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.0693°N, 1.7957°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
37 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Oct 25, 1999 | 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 135 km | 13 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 83 km | 7 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1994 | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 83 km | 7 km |
| Feb 12, 2002 | 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 123 km | 8 km |
| Oct 10, 2001 | 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2002 | 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 105 km | 14 km |
| Sep 23, 1992 | 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1999 | 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 119 km | 6 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 83 km | 7 km |
| Oct 16, 1997 | 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1993 | 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France | M3.0 | 105 km | 10 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 | — | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
Salisbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (1.5").