Berkhamsted, United Kingdom

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2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

21,997 Population 45/sq mi density

371 ft Elevation 113 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.4 / 5.0

$56,496 median income, 4.4% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$587,903 home value, $1,412/mo rent

Education

4.0 / 5.0

37.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Berkhamsted experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	51.8°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	371 ft (113 m)
Area	493.6 sq mi (1,278.4 km²)
Population Density	45/sq mi
Coordinates	51.7604°N, 0.5653°W
Timezone	Europe/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.0"

16% below US avg

Snowfall 4.6"

Wettest Month (Dec) 2.80"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.2 on Feb 21, 2022.

Sep 22, 2002	2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom	M4.8	137 km
Apr 28, 2007	1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom	M4.6	133 km
Feb 15, 1994	7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom	M4.4	119 km
Oct 28, 2001	5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom	M4.2	122 km
Sep 23, 2000	1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom	M4.0	92 km
Jan 28, 2015	2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom	M3.8	108 km
May 22, 2015	3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom	M3.7	148 km
May 12, 1994	4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom	M3.7	79 km
Apr 18, 2014	3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom	M3.5	108 km
Mar 3, 2009	1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom	M3.5	141 km
Feb 17, 1992	1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom	M3.4	79 km
Sep 9, 1995	0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom	M3.3	112 km
Feb 27, 2019	3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom	M3.3	64 km
Feb 21, 2022	5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom	M3.2	128 km
Sep 23, 2002	3 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom	M3.2	137 km
Jun 17, 1999	7 km NNE of Ross on Wye, United Kingdom	M3.0	136 km
Nov 5, 1994	5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom	M3.0	133 km
Jan 27, 2015	1 km ENE of Winchester, United Kingdom	M2.9	92 km
Jan 18, 2013	0 km NE of Hathern, United Kingdom	M2.9	125 km
Mar 18, 2001	8 km W of Marlborough, United Kingdom	M2.9	96 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.9 m (3 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1911	FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND	Meteorological	0.9 m	—	145 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (5°C)	2.7 in
February	39°F (4°C)	1.9 in	Coldest
March	43°F (6°C)	2.2 in
April	46°F (8°C)	2.1 in
May	53°F (11°C)	2.2 in
June	58°F (14°C)	2.3 in
July	62°F (17°C)	1.7 in	Driest
August	62°F (17°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
September	57°F (14°C)	2.5 in
October	51°F (10°C)	2.8 in
November	44°F (7°C)	2.7 in
December	41°F (5°C)	2.8 in	Wettest

Berkhamsted has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (1.7").

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