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Weather & Climate in Townsend, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Townsend 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 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 256 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 | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 256 ft (78 m) |
| Area | 62.1 sq mi (160.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 92/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.7623°N, 0.3371°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 | 150 km | 9 km |
| Apr 28, 2007 | 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom | M4.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom | M4.4 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 126 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 104 km | 13 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 110 km | 3 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 93 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 133 km | 12 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 127 km | 4 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 110 km | 2 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 1999 | 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2022 | 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2002 | 3 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 149 km | 9 km |
| Nov 5, 1994 | 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Jan 18, 2013 | 0 km NE of Hathern, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 131 km | 13 km |
| Jan 27, 2015 | 1 km ENE of Winchester, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 102 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.9 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in |
Townsend has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (1.7").