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Weather & Climate in Teignmouth, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Teignmouth experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 274.9 sq mi (712.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 64/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.5458°N, 3.4967°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
30 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Oct 25, 1999 | 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2018 | 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 133 km | 12 km |
| Feb 20, 2014 | 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 102 km | 3 km |
| May 31, 2001 | 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 97 km | 29 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 71 km | 7 km |
| Aug 17, 1995 | 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 71 km | 7 km |
| Jan 1, 1994 | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 2001 | 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2002 | 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 129 km | 8 km |
| Jun 20, 2002 | 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 117 km | 14 km |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 71 km | 7 km |
| Sep 23, 1992 | 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1999 | 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 129 km | 6 km |
| Oct 16, 1997 | 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 7 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France | M3.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2002 | 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1998 | 4 km SE of Newport, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 120 km | 10 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 | — | 36 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in |
Teignmouth has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 42°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (1.9").