Bacton, United Kingdom

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1,163 Population 3/sq mi density
184 ft Elevation 56 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Bacton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Area395.4 sq mi (1,024.2 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates52.2667°N, 1.0167°E
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 2.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.44"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 27, 2019.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 131 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 17 km
May 16, 1998 45 km ENE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M4.2 110 km
Aug 6, 2015 59 km ENE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M4.2 127 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 142 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 103 km
Dec 21, 2000 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom M4.0 114 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 89 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 128 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 111 km
May 2, 1995 51 km NE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M3.7 117 km
Sep 20, 1994 55 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.6 128 km
Sep 27, 2003 North Sea M3.5 139 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 128 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 129 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 102 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 77 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 104 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 148 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1858 NORTH SEA Unknown 6.0 m - 144 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m - 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.3 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in

Bacton has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.5").

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