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Weather & Climate in Wimborne Minster, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wimborne Minster experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°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 42.8 inches. The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 229 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Area | 91.0 sq mi (235.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 163/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.7833°N, 1.9833°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
35 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Jul 14, 2011 | 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 78 km | 7 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1994 | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 78 km | 7 km |
| Feb 12, 2002 | 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 135 km | 8 km |
| Oct 10, 2001 | 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2002 | 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 116 km | 14 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 78 km | 7 km |
| Jul 30, 1999 | 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 132 km | 6 km |
| Sep 23, 1992 | 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1997 | 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2002 | 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France | M3.0 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 1999 | 7 km NNE of Ross on Wye, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1992 | 1 km E of Machen, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 121 km | 10 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 | — | 78 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
Wimborne Minster has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 41°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.5").