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Weather & Climate in West Meon, United Kingdom

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

West Meon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 5.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Area261.5 sq mi (677.4 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates51.0124°N, 1.0883°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 5.7"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.78"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 143 km 1 km
Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 147 km 10 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 146 km 13 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 102 km 10 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 133 km 7 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 118 km 10 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 133 km 7 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 140 km 10 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 30 km 10 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 133 km 7 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 60 km 10 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 107 km 10 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 73 km 10 km
Jun 17, 1999 7 km NNE of Ross on Wye, United Kingdom M3.0 145 km 10 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 132 km 4 km
Mar 18, 2001 8 km W of Marlborough, United Kingdom M2.9 70 km 10 km
Jan 27, 2015 1 km ENE of Winchester, United Kingdom M2.9 16 km 3 km
Mar 23, 1998 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom M2.9 120 km 5 km
Feb 11, 1998 4 km SE of Newport, United Kingdom M2.9 143 km 10 km
Jul 16, 2005 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom M2.9 49 km 5 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 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 3.8 in Wettest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.5 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.5 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.8 in

West Meon has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (2.0").

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