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Weather & Climate in Strood, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Strood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 116.9 sq mi (302.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 286/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.3932°N, 0.4771°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
33 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 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1999 | 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France | M4.6 | 149 km | 1 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom | M4.4 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 112 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 68 km | 12 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 58 km | 4 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 110 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France | M3.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 1994 | 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 109 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France | M3.0 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jan 1, 1995 | 2 km ESE of Halesworth, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 128 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 | - | 89 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 62 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in |
Strood has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 40°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.5").