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Weather & Climate in Thurston, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Thurston 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 151 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 | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 488.2 sq mi (1,264.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.2524°N, 0.8075°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.
| Feb 27, 2008 | 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom | M4.8 | 149 km | 18 km |
| Apr 28, 2007 | 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom | M4.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom | M4.4 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 130 km | 12 km |
| May 16, 1998 | 45 km ENE of Hemsby, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2015 | 59 km ENE of Mundesley, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 138 km | 4 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 2000 | 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 116 km | 3 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 114 km | 12 km |
| May 2, 1995 | 51 km NE of Hemsby, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 1994 | 55 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 117 km | 2 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 129 km | 4 km |
| Jan 30, 2002 | 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 1999 | 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2008 | 3 km SSE of Middle Rasen, United Kingdom | M3.1 | 145 km | 19 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 | — | 147 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) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in |
Thurston has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.5").