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Axbridge, United Kingdom

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
2,057 Population 10/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,944 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$249,800 home value, $1,249/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Axbridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average53.2°F
1% below US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area217.3 sq mi (562.9 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates51.2847°N, 2.8208°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.1"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 2.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.98"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 145 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 115 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 79 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 87 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 94 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 134 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 139 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 116 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 24 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 24 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 42 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 144 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 40 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 55 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 62 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 36 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 117 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 52 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 147 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 — 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
February 40°F (5°C) 2.7 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in Driest
May 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
December 42°F (6°C) 4.0 in Wettest

Axbridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and April the driest (2.2").

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