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Weather & Climate in Wittersham, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wittersham experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 137/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.0139°N, 0.7079°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
38 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 | 111 km | 1 km |
| Apr 28, 2007 | 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom | M4.6 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 67 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 60 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2003 | 41 km WNW of Étretat, France | M3.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 35 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1998 | 18 km NNW of Yport, France | M3.3 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 66 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 40 km NNW of Étretat, France | M3.0 | 119 km | 4 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France | M3.0 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Nov 5, 1994 | 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 144 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 | — | 63 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 38 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in |
Wittersham has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in February to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and May the driest (1.7").