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Weather & Climate in Wattisham, United Kingdom

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Wattisham experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 285 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation285 ft (87 m)
Area299.0 sq mi (774.4 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates52.1254°N, 0.9386°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 2.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.32"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 116 km 10 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 29 km 10 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 146 km 12 km
May 16, 1998 45 km ENE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M4.2 125 km 10 km
Aug 6, 2015 59 km ENE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M4.2 143 km 4 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 98 km 10 km
Dec 21, 2000 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom M4.0 131 km 10 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 80 km 10 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 131 km 3 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 98 km 12 km
May 2, 1995 51 km NE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M3.7 132 km 10 km
Sep 20, 1994 55 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.6 145 km 10 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 131 km 2 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 114 km 4 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 77 km 10 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 118 km 10 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 115 km 10 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 133 km 10 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 145 km 10 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 109 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 130 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 1.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.3 in Wettest
December 40°F (5°C) 2.1 in

Wattisham has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (1.4").

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