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Weather & Climate in Westergate, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Westergate experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 117.9 sq mi (305.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 83/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8399°N, 0.6712°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
31 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 | 109 km | 1 km |
| Apr 28, 2007 | 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom | M4.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 137 km | 2 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2003 | 41 km WNW of Étretat, France | M3.6 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France | M3.5 | 132 km | 17 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 133 km | 4 km |
| Jun 16, 1998 | 18 km NNW of Yport, France | M3.3 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 40 km NNW of Étretat, France | M3.0 | 100 km | 4 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France | M3.0 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France | M3.0 | 108 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2005 | 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 27 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 2015 | 1 km ENE of Winchester, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 51 km | 3 km |
| Mar 18, 2001 | 8 km W of Marlborough, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 1998 | 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 143 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: 0.9 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.8 in |
Westergate has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (2.1").