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Weather & Climate in West Thurrock, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
West Thurrock experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 78.8 sq mi (204.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 99/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.4783°N, 0.2767°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
33 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 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom | M4.4 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 127 km | 2 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 83 km | 12 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 75 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 125 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France | M3.0 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Nov 5, 1994 | 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France | M3.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2001 | 8 km W of Marlborough, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 4 km NNE of Banham, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 125 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 | — | 105 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 79 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in |
West Thurrock has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 40°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.7").