Uffington White Horse
Wantage, United Kingdom
The Uffington White Horse is a 100 m long chalk horse hill figure and an archaeological site located in Uffington, United Kingdom. This scheduled monument dates back to approximately 1000 BC and is situated at an elevation of 261 m. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the United Kingdom on English Wikipedia, ranking 54th among 124 sights.
Planning a visit
The warmest months for a visit are July and August, with daily highs of 20 °C and daily lows of 12 °C. The wettest time of year is from October to December, when rainfall is between 80 mm and 82 mm and there are about 15 or 16 rainy days per month. In months such as May and June, daily highs are between 15 °C and 18 °C, with about 12 rainy days each.
The site is 100 km from London. For air travel, Southampton Airport is 71 km away, and London Heathrow Airport is 77 km from the site. English Heritage is the operator of this scheduled monument. Nearby attractions include the National Trust, located 16 km away, and Avebury, which is 26 km away. Other sites within 29 km include Christ Church, Oxford, the Ashmolean Museum, and the Bodleian Library.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 20 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 9 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 74 | 51 | 62 | 57 | 67 | 54 | 57 | 60 | 65 | 82 | 80 | 80 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 12 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
