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Weather & Climate in Wotton-under-Edge, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wotton-under-Edge 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 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 269 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Area | 237.1 sq mi (614.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.6324°N, 2.3451°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
44 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Sep 22, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom | M4.8 | 100 km | 9 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom | M4.7 | 88 km | 18 km |
| Oct 25, 1999 | 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom | M4.5 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2018 | 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 105 km | 12 km |
| Feb 20, 2014 | 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 129 km | 3 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 88 km | 13 km |
| Mar 7, 1996 | 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 75 km | 7 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 65 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2022 | 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1994 | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 75 km | 7 km |
| Oct 10, 2001 | 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2002 | 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 63 km | 8 km |
| Mar 17, 1994 | 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2002 | 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 51 km | 14 km |
| Jun 16, 1991 | 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1999 | 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 59 km | 6 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 150 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 | — | 134 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 (4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
Wotton-under-Edge has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (1.9").