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Weather & Climate in Westgate on Sea, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Westgate on Sea experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 42.5 sq mi (110.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 155/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.3824°N, 1.3367°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 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 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom | M4.4 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 99 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 11 km | 12 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 32 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 99 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France | M3.0 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 1994 | 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 99 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France | M3.0 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 4 km NNE of Banham, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1995 | 2 km ESE of Halesworth, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2005 | 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 127 km | 5 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 | — | 44 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 32 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 2.0 in |
Westgate on Sea has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in February to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.2").