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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,530/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").