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Weather & Climate in Southwold, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Southwold experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 230 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 719.8 sq mi (1,864.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.3272°N, 1.6802°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
29 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 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom | M4.4 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2015 | 59 km ENE of Mundesley, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 100 km | 4 km |
| May 16, 1998 | 45 km ENE of Hemsby, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 2000 | 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 78 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 115 km | 12 km |
| May 2, 1995 | 51 km NE of Hemsby, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 1994 | 55 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2003 | North Sea | M3.5 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 139 km | 4 km |
| Jan 30, 2002 | 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2005 | 82 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 91 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 1999 | 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 1994 | 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 34 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 | — | 144 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in |
Southwold has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.3").