Benson, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.1 /5.0

B Good

5,802 Population 1,527/sq mi density

171 ft Elevation 52 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$61,627 median income, 3.4% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$615,522 home value, $1,541/mo rent

Education

4.5 / 5.0

43.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Benson 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. The area gets 232 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	52.2°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	171 ft (52 m)
Area	3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²)
Population Density	1,527/sq mi
Coordinates	51.6207°N, 1.1098°W
Timezone	Europe/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"

9% below US avg

Snowfall 2.7"

Wettest Month (Dec) 2.80"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

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	123 km
Apr 2, 1990	4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom	M4.7	150 km
Oct 28, 2001	5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom	M4.2	137 km
Sep 23, 2000	1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom	M4.0	81 km
Jan 28, 2015	2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom	M3.8	126 km
May 12, 1994	4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom	M3.7	57 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.7	143 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.6	143 km
Feb 12, 2002	1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom	M3.5	148 km
Oct 10, 2001	2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom	M3.5	145 km
Apr 18, 2014	3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom	M3.5	125 km
Feb 24, 2023	1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom	M3.4	143 km
Jun 20, 2002	3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom	M3.4	136 km
Feb 17, 1992	1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom	M3.4	111 km
Feb 27, 2019	3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom	M3.3	73 km
Mar 4, 1990	2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom	M3.3	147 km
Sep 9, 1995	0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom	M3.3	96 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.3	143 km
Jul 30, 1999	2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom	M3.3	145 km
Sep 23, 2002	3 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom	M3.2	122 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	2.7 in
February	40°F (4°C)	1.9 in	Coldest
March	43°F (6°C)	2.2 in
April	46°F (8°C)	1.9 in
May	53°F (11°C)	2.1 in
June	58°F (14°C)	2.2 in
July	62°F (17°C)	1.7 in	Warmest, Driest
August	62°F (17°C)	2.2 in
September	57°F (14°C)	2.5 in
October	51°F (10°C)	2.6 in
November	44°F (7°C)	2.7 in
December	41°F (5°C)	2.8 in	Wettest

Benson has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (1.7").

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