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Weather & Climate in Wells, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wells experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Area | 1,596.6 sq mi (4,135.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.2079°N, 2.6490°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
39 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 2, 1990 | 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom | M4.7 | 125 km | 18 km |
| Oct 25, 1999 | 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom | M4.5 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2018 | 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 101 km | 12 km |
| Feb 20, 2014 | 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 107 km | 3 km |
| May 31, 2001 | 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 144 km | 29 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 139 km | 13 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 27 km | 7 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1994 | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 27 km | 7 km |
| Feb 12, 2002 | 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 69 km | 8 km |
| Oct 10, 2001 | 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2002 | 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 50 km | 14 km |
| Sep 23, 1992 | 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 27 km | 7 km |
| Jun 16, 1991 | 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1999 | 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 66 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND | Avalanche | 0.4 m | — | 83 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
Wells has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (2.3").