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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 256 ft (78 m) |
| Area | 8.4 sq mi (21.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,032/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").