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Weather & Climate in Thatcham, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Thatcham experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 256 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 221 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 256 ft (78 m) |
| Area | 8.4 sq mi (21.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,890/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.4037°N, 1.2605°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
35 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 | 138 km | 9 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 100 km | 13 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 125 km | 7 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 125 km | 7 km |
| Feb 12, 2002 | 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 142 km | 8 km |
| Oct 10, 2001 | 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2002 | 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 127 km | 14 km |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 125 km | 7 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1999 | 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 138 km | 6 km |
| Sep 17, 1993 | 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2002 | 3 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 138 km | 9 km |
| Feb 21, 2022 | 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2002 | 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France | M3.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
Thatcham has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (1.7").