Weather & Climate in Woking, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Woking experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 53.0°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 24.5 sq mi (63.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,559/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.3190°N, 0.5589°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
23 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 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 129 km | 13 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 107 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 139 km | 12 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 123 km | 4 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 22 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 40 km NNW of Étretat, France | M3.0 | 147 km | 4 km |
| Mar 18, 2001 | 8 km W of Marlborough, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2005 | 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 37 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 2015 | 1 km ENE of Winchester, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 58 km | 3 km |
| Apr 1, 2018 | 4 km E of Holmwood, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 27 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 1992 | 22 km SSE of Folkestone, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2018 | 5 km W of Capel, United Kingdom | M2.6 | 28 km | 5 km |
| Jan 8, 1994 | 4 km ESE of Cholsey, United Kingdom | M2.6 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 1997 | 0 km SW of Tankerton, United Kingdom | M2.6 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Jan 12, 2006 | 2 km SE of Kingsclere, United Kingdom | M2.6 | 46 km | 15 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 | - | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
Woking has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (1.7").