Weather & Climate in Sonning Common, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sonning Common experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 285 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 285 ft (87 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,936/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.5187°N, 0.9775°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
37 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Sep 22, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom | M4.8 | 137 km | 9 km |
| Apr 28, 2007 | 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom | M4.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 148 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 95 km | 13 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 136 km | 3 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 147 km | 7 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 147 km | 7 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 135 km | 2 km |
| Jun 20, 2002 | 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 146 km | 14 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 147 km | 7 km |
| Sep 23, 2002 | 3 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 137 km | 9 km |
| Feb 21, 2022 | 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1993 | 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 1999 | 7 km NNE of Ross on Wye, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2002 | 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
Sonning Common has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (1.7").