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Weather & Climate in Wadhurst, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wadhurst experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 42°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 40.0 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 499 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Area | 15.5 sq mi (40.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 262/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.0623°N, 0.3393°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.
| Oct 6, 1999 | 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France | M4.6 | 112 km | 1 km |
| Apr 28, 2007 | 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom | M4.6 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 87 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 81 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2003 | 41 km WNW of Étretat, France | M3.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 59 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1998 | 18 km NNW of Yport, France | M3.3 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 86 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 104 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France | M3.0 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 40 km NNW of Étretat, France | M3.0 | 115 km | 4 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France | M3.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 1994 | 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 147 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 | - | 89 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 63 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in |
Wadhurst has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (1.9").