Herne Bay weather in July
In July, Herne Bay sees average daytime highs of 20°C and overnight lows near 15°C, with 53 mm of rain across 10.6 wet days and about 15.9 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 19°C in the first days to 21°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time in July, and the air most often feels comfortable.
Daylight stretches from about 16 h 18 min at the start of July to 15 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Herne Bay's 1st-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Herne Bay's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 20°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 15°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 53 mm
- 10.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 15 h 54 min
- 4:03 AM – 8:00 PM
- Cloud cover
- 62%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 16 km/h
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.85 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.3
- out of 10
Herne Bay is seaside town in Canterbury, Kent, England.
- Density
- 2,305/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Highs climb over the month, from about 19°C in the first days to 21°C by the end.
A typical July day in Herne Bay reaches about 20°C in the afternoon and slips back to 15°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 17°C and 23°C. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 2°C warmer than June and on par with August.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Avg low (°C) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 14 |
| 2 | 19 | 14 |
| 3 | 19 | 14 |
| 4 | 19 | 14 |
| 5 | 19 | 14 |
| 6 | 20 | 14 |
| 7 | 20 | 14 |
| 8 | 20 | 14 |
| 9 | 20 | 14 |
| 10 | 20 | 14 |
| 11 | 20 | 14 |
| 12 | 20 | 15 |
| 13 | 20 | 15 |
| 14 | 20 | 15 |
| 15 | 20 | 15 |
| 16 | 20 | 15 |
| 17 | 20 | 15 |
| 18 | 20 | 15 |
| 19 | 21 | 15 |
| 20 | 21 | 15 |
| 21 | 21 | 15 |
| 22 | 21 | 15 |
| 23 | 21 | 15 |
| 24 | 21 | 15 |
| 25 | 21 | 15 |
| 26 | 21 | 15 |
| 27 | 21 | 15 |
| 28 | 21 | 15 |
| 29 | 21 | 15 |
| 30 | 21 | 15 |
| 31 | 21 | 15 |
How July really feels in Herne Bay
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
July sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Herne Bay weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 2nd-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7° / 4° | 58 | 12 | 0.8 | 8.2 | 1.0 |
| Feb | 8° / 4° | 46 | 10 | 1 | 9.6 | 1.1 |
| Mar | 9° / 5° | 41 | 9.8 | 0.4 | 11.5 | 2.0 |
| Apr | 12° / 7° | 42 | 9.8 | 0 | 13.5 | 3.1 |
| May | 15° / 10° | 50 | 9.9 | 0 | 15.3 | 4.4 |
| Jun | 18° / 13° | 51 | 9.5 | 0 | 16.3 | 5.7 |
| Jul | 20° / 15° | 53 | 10.6 | 0 | 15.9 | 6.3 |
| Aug | 21° / 15° | 59 | 10 | 0 | 14.4 | 6.3 |
| Sep | 18° / 13° | 50 | 9.6 | 0 | 12.4 | 5.7 |
| Oct | 15° / 10° | 68 | 11.6 | 0 | 10.4 | 4.1 |
| Nov | 11° / 7° | 67 | 12.2 | 0.1 | 8.6 | 2.4 |
| Dec | 8° / 5° | 66 | 12 | 0.7 | 7.7 | 1.4 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time in July, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 20% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 56%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 42 | 41 | 41 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 |
| Cloudier (%) | 58 | 59 | 59 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42 | 58 |
| 2 | 41 | 59 |
| 3 | 41 | 59 |
| 4 | 43 | 57 |
| 5 | 42 | 58 |
| 6 | 42 | 58 |
| 7 | 42 | 58 |
| 8 | 42 | 58 |
| 9 | 42 | 58 |
| 10 | 42 | 58 |
| 11 | 42 | 58 |
| 12 | 43 | 57 |
| 13 | 42 | 58 |
| 14 | 43 | 57 |
| 15 | 44 | 56 |
| 16 | 43 | 57 |
| 17 | 44 | 56 |
| 18 | 45 | 55 |
| 19 | 44 | 56 |
| 20 | 44 | 56 |
| 21 | 45 | 55 |
| 22 | 46 | 54 |
| 23 | 46 | 54 |
| 24 | 46 | 54 |
| 25 | 47 | 53 |
| 26 | 47 | 53 |
| 27 | 47 | 53 |
| 28 | 48 | 52 |
| 29 | 47 | 53 |
| 30 | 47 | 53 |
| 31 | 46 | 54 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Herne Bay gets around 53 mm of rain over 10.6 wet days in July. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 33% and peaks near 35% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 34 |
| 2 | 35 |
| 3 | 35 |
| 4 | 35 |
| 5 | 35 |
| 6 | 35 |
| 7 | 35 |
| 8 | 35 |
| 9 | 35 |
| 10 | 35 |
| 11 | 34 |
| 12 | 34 |
| 13 | 33 |
| 14 | 33 |
| 15 | 33 |
| 16 | 32 |
| 17 | 32 |
| 18 | 32 |
| 19 | 32 |
| 20 | 32 |
| 21 | 32 |
| 22 | 32 |
| 23 | 32 |
| 24 | 33 |
| 25 | 33 |
| 26 | 32 |
| 27 | 32 |
| 28 | 32 |
| 29 | 32 |
| 30 | 32 |
| 31 | 32 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels comfortable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the comfortable band about 48% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 50 | 48 | 47 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Comfortable (%) | 40 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 51 | 51 |
| Humid (%) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 | 40 | 10 | 0 |
| 2 | 48 | 42 | 10 | 0 |
| 3 | 47 | 43 | 10 | 0 |
| 4 | 45 | 44 | 11 | 0 |
| 5 | 44 | 45 | 11 | 0 |
| 6 | 43 | 46 | 11 | 0 |
| 7 | 42 | 46 | 12 | 0 |
| 8 | 41 | 47 | 12 | 0 |
| 9 | 40 | 47 | 13 | 0 |
| 10 | 39 | 48 | 13 | 0 |
| 11 | 38 | 48 | 14 | 0 |
| 12 | 37 | 48 | 15 | 0 |
| 13 | 36 | 48 | 15 | 0 |
| 14 | 35 | 48 | 16 | 0 |
| 15 | 35 | 48 | 16 | 1 |
| 16 | 34 | 49 | 17 | 1 |
| 17 | 33 | 49 | 18 | 1 |
| 18 | 32 | 49 | 18 | 1 |
| 19 | 31 | 49 | 19 | 1 |
| 20 | 30 | 49 | 20 | 2 |
| 21 | 29 | 49 | 20 | 2 |
| 22 | 28 | 49 | 21 | 2 |
| 23 | 27 | 50 | 21 | 2 |
| 24 | 27 | 50 | 21 | 2 |
| 25 | 26 | 51 | 21 | 2 |
| 26 | 26 | 50 | 22 | 2 |
| 27 | 25 | 51 | 22 | 2 |
| 28 | 25 | 51 | 22 | 2 |
| 29 | 24 | 52 | 22 | 2 |
| 30 | 24 | 51 | 23 | 2 |
| 31 | 24 | 51 | 23 | 2 |
Wind in July
Winds average 16 km/h in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 16 km/h on the calmest days to 17 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | light breeze |
| 2 | 17 | light breeze |
| 3 | 17 | light breeze |
| 4 | 17 | light breeze |
| 5 | 17 | light breeze |
| 6 | 17 | light breeze |
| 7 | 17 | light breeze |
| 8 | 17 | light breeze |
| 9 | 16 | light breeze |
| 10 | 16 | light breeze |
| 11 | 16 | light breeze |
| 12 | 16 | light breeze |
| 13 | 16 | light breeze |
| 14 | 16 | light breeze |
| 15 | 16 | light breeze |
| 16 | 16 | light breeze |
| 17 | 16 | light breeze |
| 18 | 16 | light breeze |
| 19 | 16 | light breeze |
| 20 | 16 | light breeze |
| 21 | 16 | light breeze |
| 22 | 16 | light breeze |
| 23 | 16 | light breeze |
| 24 | 16 | light breeze |
| 25 | 16 | light breeze |
| 26 | 16 | light breeze |
| 27 | 16 | light breeze |
| 28 | 16 | light breeze |
| 29 | 16 | light breeze |
| 30 | 16 | light breeze |
| 31 | 16 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 16 h 18 min at the start of July to 15 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 60 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 3:49 AM to 4:23 AM, and sunset from 8:08 PM to 7:40 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 16.3 | 16.3 | 16.3 | 16.3 | 16.3 | 16.2 | 16.2 | 16.2 | 16.2 | 16.1 | 16.1 | 16.1 | 16.0 | 16.0 | 16.0 | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.8 | 15.8 | 15.8 | 15.7 | 15.7 | 15.6 | 15.6 | 15.5 | 15.5 | 15.4 | 15.4 | 15.3 | 15.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 3:49 | 3:50 | 3:50 | 3:51 | 3:52 | 3:53 | 3:54 | 3:54 | 3:55 | 3:56 | 3:57 | 3:58 | 3:59 | 4:00 | 4:01 | 4:03 | 4:04 | 4:05 | 4:06 | 4:07 | 4:09 | 4:10 | 4:11 | 4:13 | 4:14 | 4:16 | 4:17 | 4:18 | 4:20 | 4:21 | 4:23 |
| Sunset (PM) | 8:08 | 8:08 | 8:08 | 8:08 | 8:07 | 8:07 | 8:06 | 8:06 | 8:05 | 8:04 | 8:04 | 8:03 | 8:02 | 8:01 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 7:59 | 7:58 | 7:56 | 7:55 | 7:54 | 7:53 | 7:52 | 7:51 | 7:49 | 7:48 | 7:46 | 7:45 | 7:44 | 7:42 | 7:40 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.3 | 3:49 | 8:08 |
| 2 | 16.3 | 3:50 | 8:08 |
| 3 | 16.3 | 3:50 | 8:08 |
| 4 | 16.3 | 3:51 | 8:08 |
| 5 | 16.3 | 3:52 | 8:07 |
| 6 | 16.2 | 3:53 | 8:07 |
| 7 | 16.2 | 3:54 | 8:06 |
| 8 | 16.2 | 3:54 | 8:06 |
| 9 | 16.2 | 3:55 | 8:05 |
| 10 | 16.1 | 3:56 | 8:04 |
| 11 | 16.1 | 3:57 | 8:04 |
| 12 | 16.1 | 3:58 | 8:03 |
| 13 | 16.0 | 3:59 | 8:02 |
| 14 | 16.0 | 4:00 | 8:01 |
| 15 | 16.0 | 4:01 | 8:00 |
| 16 | 15.9 | 4:03 | 8:00 |
| 17 | 15.9 | 4:04 | 7:59 |
| 18 | 15.9 | 4:05 | 7:58 |
| 19 | 15.8 | 4:06 | 7:56 |
| 20 | 15.8 | 4:07 | 7:55 |
| 21 | 15.8 | 4:09 | 7:54 |
| 22 | 15.7 | 4:10 | 7:53 |
| 23 | 15.7 | 4:11 | 7:52 |
| 24 | 15.6 | 4:13 | 7:51 |
| 25 | 15.6 | 4:14 | 7:49 |
| 26 | 15.5 | 4:16 | 7:48 |
| 27 | 15.5 | 4:17 | 7:46 |
| 28 | 15.4 | 4:18 | 7:45 |
| 29 | 15.4 | 4:20 | 7:44 |
| 30 | 15.3 | 4:21 | 7:42 |
| 31 | 15.3 | 4:23 | 7:40 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 5.85 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 0.7 kWh/m² to a high of 6.03 kWh/m² in June across the year — July's 5.85 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 7 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.6 | Bright |
Is July a good time to visit Herne Bay?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a reasonable time to visit Herne Bay for sightseeing.
What to pack for Herne Bay in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Herne Bay sees daytime highs around 20°C and nights near 15°C. Worth packing: rain gear and sun protection. About 11 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Herne Bay in July
The nearest coast averages about 17°C in July — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in August at about 18°C and coldest in February near 7°C.
The water stays below 20°C all year — cool enough that most swimmers want a wetsuit.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 9 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Cool | Cool | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Bracing |
| Feb | 7 | Bracing |
| Mar | 7 | Bracing |
| Apr | 9 | Bracing |
| May | 12 | Bracing |
| Jun | 15 | Bracing |
| Jul | 17 | Cool |
| Aug | 18 | Cool |
| Sep | 17 | Cool |
| Oct | 15 | Bracing |
| Nov | 12 | Bracing |
| Dec | 9 | Bracing |
UV index in Herne Bay in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 6 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Herne Bay peaks around June 22 at about 6 (high) — sunscreen and a hat are worth it in the middle of the day. It bottoms out near January 1 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 6 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 1 | Low |
| Mar | 3 | Moderate |
| Apr | 3 | Moderate |
| May | 6 | High |
| Jun | 6 | High |
| Jul | 6 | High |
| Aug | 6 | High |
| Sep | 4 | Moderate |
| Oct | 2 | Moderate |
| Nov | 1 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Where is Herne Bay?
Herne Bay sits at 51.4°N, 1.1°E, 1 m above sea level, in United Kingdom. The nearest listed city is Whitstable, 7.0 km away.
Topography around Herne Bay
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Herne Bay.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Herne Bay has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 56 m around an average of 11 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 134 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 347 m.
The land around Herne Bay is covered by water (52%) within 3 km, water (51%) within 16 km, and water (48%) within 80 km.
United Kingdom travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type D / G / M
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 89% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $57,602
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.7 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 100%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 1.1
- per 100k, 2021
- Road deaths
- 3.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Herne Bay (51.373°, 1.1286°, elevation 1 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).