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Weather & Climate in Sherborne, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sherborne 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. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 190 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Area | 1,308.1 sq mi (3,388.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.9460°N, 2.5178°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
38 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 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2018 | 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 127 km | 12 km |
| Feb 20, 2014 | 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 124 km | 3 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 36 km | 7 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 36 km | 7 km |
| Jan 1, 1994 | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1995 | 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2002 | 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 98 km | 8 km |
| Oct 10, 2001 | 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2002 | 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 79 km | 14 km |
| Sep 23, 1992 | 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1999 | 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 95 km | 6 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 36 km | 7 km |
| Oct 16, 1997 | 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1993 | 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2002 | 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France | M3.0 | 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 | - | 60 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
Sherborne has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (2.1").