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Weather & Climate in Sway, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sway experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 390.8 sq mi (1,012.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.7869°N, 1.6029°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
35 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Jul 14, 2011 | 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 96 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 102 km | 7 km |
| Jan 1, 1994 | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 102 km | 7 km |
| Sep 23, 2003 | 41 km WNW of Étretat, France | M3.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 2001 | 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2002 | 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 135 km | 14 km |
| Sep 23, 1992 | 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1999 | 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 150 km | 6 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 102 km | 7 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1997 | 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 1999 | 7 km NNE of Ross on Wye, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 40 km NNW of Étretat, France | M3.0 | 140 km | 4 km |
| Jan 28, 2002 | 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France | M3.0 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 1998 | 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 78 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND | Avalanche | 0.4 m | - | 104 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in |
Sway has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 41°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (1.5").