Berkeley, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0

B Good

2,034 Population 6/sq mi density

69 ft Elevation 21 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.4 / 5.0

$49,032 median income, 3.4% unemployment

Affordability

1.6 / 5.0

$440,359 home value, $1,226/mo rent

Education

4.1 / 5.0

38.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Berkeley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	51.9°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	215 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	69 ft (21 m)
Area	346.6 sq mi (897.7 km²)
Population Density	6/sq mi
Coordinates	51.6911°N, 2.4592°W
Timezone	Europe/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.7"

20% above US avg

Snowfall 2.6"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.03"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 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	95 km
Apr 2, 1990	4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom	M4.7	78 km
Oct 25, 1999	10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom	M4.5	76 km
Feb 17, 2018	5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom	M4.3	96 km
Feb 20, 2014	17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom	M4.1	123 km
Sep 23, 2000	1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom	M4.0	88 km
Mar 7, 1996	3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom	M3.8	124 km
May 12, 1994	4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom	M3.7	68 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.7	76 km
May 30, 2022	2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom	M3.6	133 km
Jan 1, 1994	Wales-England region, United Kingdom	M3.6	80 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.6	76 km
Oct 10, 2001	2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom	M3.5	54 km
Feb 12, 2002	1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom	M3.5	55 km
Mar 17, 1994	5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom	M3.5	113 km
Feb 24, 2023	1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom	M3.4	50 km
Jun 20, 2002	3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom	M3.4	45 km
Jun 16, 1991	11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom	M3.3	86 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.3	76 km
Sep 23, 1992	1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom	M3.3	112 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	—	138 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	2.9 in
February	40°F (5°C)	2.1 in	Coldest
March	44°F (6°C)	2.3 in
April	47°F (8°C)	2.0 in
May	53°F (12°C)	2.1 in
June	58°F (15°C)	2.3 in
July	61°F (16°C)	1.7 in	Driest
August	62°F (17°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
September	57°F (14°C)	2.7 in
October	52°F (11°C)	2.6 in
November	46°F (8°C)	2.7 in
December	42°F (6°C)	3.0 in	Wettest

Berkeley has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (1.7").

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