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Barnstaple, United Kingdom
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2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
31,616
Population
9,410/sq mi density
39 ft
Elevation
12 meters
50°F
Avg Temperature
10°C
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$41,506 median income, 4.2% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$364,854 home value, $1,038/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Barnstaple experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,410/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.0802°N, 4.0581°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 99 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 5.0 in |
Barnstaple has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 41°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.1") and May the driest (2.4").