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Weather & Climate in Worthing, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Worthing 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 23 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 | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 12.5 sq mi (32.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,904/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8180°N, 0.3754°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
33 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 | 96 km | 1 km |
| Apr 28, 2007 | 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom | M4.6 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 1994 | 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France | M4.1 | 148 km | 6 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 117 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 138 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2003 | 41 km WNW of Étretat, France | M3.6 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France | M3.5 | 125 km | 17 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 114 km | 4 km |
| Jun 16, 1998 | 18 km NNW of Yport, France | M3.3 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 117 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France | M3.0 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France | M3.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 40 km NNW of Étretat, France | M3.0 | 90 km | 4 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2005 | 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 21 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 2015 | 1 km ENE of Winchester, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 71 km | 3 km |
| Mar 18, 2001 | 8 km W of Marlborough, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 123 km | 10 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 | — | 141 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 117 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in |
Worthing has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (1.6").