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Weather & Climate in Sidcup, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sidcup 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 210 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 | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Area | 30.9 sq mi (80.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 336/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.4262°N, 0.1036°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
32 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 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom | M4.4 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 129 km | 2 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 94 km | 12 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 82 km | 4 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 128 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France | M3.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France | M3.0 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Nov 5, 1994 | 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 2001 | 8 km W of Marlborough, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 4 km NNE of Banham, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2005 | 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 58 km | 5 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 | - | 114 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 87 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 2.6 in |
Sidcup has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 40°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (1.7").