Weather & Climate in Shepton Mallet, United Kingdom

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

Shepton Mallet experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 472 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation472 ft (144 m)
Coordinates51.1897°N, 2.5472°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.6"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.09"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.

Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 129 km 18 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 99 km 10 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 108 km 12 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 114 km 3 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 137 km 13 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 32 km 7 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 112 km 10 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 62 km 10 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 32 km 7 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 75 km 8 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 61 km 10 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 81 km 10 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 56 km 14 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 133 km 10 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 72 km 6 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 126 km 10 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 72 km 10 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 32 km 7 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 102 km 10 km
Sep 17, 1993 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom M3.2 113 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 - 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 4.0 in
February 40°F (4°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in Driest
May 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.3 in
August 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
December 42°F (5°C) 4.1 in Wettest

Shepton Mallet has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (2.3").

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