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Appleton Thorn, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,324 Population 17/sq mi density
249 ft Elevation 76 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$51,283 median income, 4.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$304,833 home value, $1,282/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
33.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Appleton Thorn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days210 days/yr

Geography

Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Area80.1 sq mi (207.5 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates53.3505°N, 2.5449°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.6"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 8.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.50"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

50 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 96 km
Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 147 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 119 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 26 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 126 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 135 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 29 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 141 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 87 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 64 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 39 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 96 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 52 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 95 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 108 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 106 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 140 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 30 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 125 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 43 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in
February 40°F (4°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
May 53°F (11°C) 2.1 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in
August 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in Warmest
September 56°F (14°C) 3.0 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.5 in Wettest
November 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in

Appleton Thorn has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (2.0").

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