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Weather & Climate in Shoreham, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shoreham experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
| Area | 173.3 sq mi (448.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.3334°N, 0.1780°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
36 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Apr 28, 2007 | 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom | M4.6 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1999 | 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France | M4.6 | 142 km | 1 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom | M4.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 117 km | 2 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 88 km | 12 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 74 km | 4 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 116 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 40 km NNW of Étretat, France | M3.0 | 144 km | 4 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France | M3.0 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France | M3.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1858 | NORTH SEA | Unknown | 6.0 m | — | 105 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 78 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in |
Shoreham has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 40°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.7").