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Weather & Climate in Thorndon, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Thorndon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 117/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.2833°N, 1.1333°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
31 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 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom | M4.4 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 148 km | 12 km |
| May 16, 1998 | 45 km ENE of Hemsby, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2015 | 59 km ENE of Mundesley, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 121 km | 4 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 2000 | 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 135 km | 3 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 111 km | 12 km |
| May 2, 1995 | 51 km NE of Hemsby, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 1994 | 55 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 130 km | 4 km |
| Sep 27, 2003 | North Sea | M3.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 135 km | 2 km |
| Jan 30, 2002 | 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2005 | 82 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 1999 | 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 1994 | 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 4 km | 5 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 | — | 143 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in |
Thorndon has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.5").