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Weather & Climate in Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shaftesbury 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 679 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 | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Area | 1,308.1 sq mi (3,388.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.0053°N, 2.1933°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
40 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 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2018 | 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 140 km | 12 km |
| Feb 20, 2014 | 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 143 km | 3 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 147 km | 13 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 56 km | 7 km |
| Jan 1, 1994 | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 56 km | 7 km |
| Feb 12, 2002 | 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 107 km | 8 km |
| Oct 10, 2001 | 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2002 | 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 88 km | 14 km |
| Jul 30, 1999 | 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 103 km | 6 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 56 km | 7 km |
| Sep 23, 1992 | 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1993 | 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1997 | 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 107 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 | — | 80 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
Shaftesbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.9").