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Weather & Climate in Thaxted, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Thaxted experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 282 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
| Area | 281.5 sq mi (729.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.9533°N, 0.3448°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 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 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom | M4.4 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 128 km | 12 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 138 km | 13 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 112 km | 3 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 104 km | 12 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 110 km | 4 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 113 km | 2 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2002 | 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 1999 | 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France | M3.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 1994 | 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2005 | 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Jan 1, 1995 | 2 km ESE of Halesworth, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 92 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 | — | 135 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.2 in |
Thaxted has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (1.5").