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Bideford, United Kingdom

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2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
28,672 Population 33/sq mi density
138 ft Elevation 42 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$43,720 median income, 4.3% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$348,938 home value, $1,093/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Bideford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Area869.2 sq mi (2,251.3 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates51.0168°N, 4.2083°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.80"
Driest Month (May) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 102 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 82 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 39 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 33 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 86 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 86 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 119 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 63 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 92 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 101 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 114 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 99 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 52 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 102 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 86 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 79 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 101 km
Feb 11, 1998 4 km SE of Newport, United Kingdom M2.9 107 km
Sep 5, 1999 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom M2.9 95 km
Mar 23, 1998 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom M2.9 118 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 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.5 in
February 42°F (6°C) 3.1 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
May 53°F (11°C) 2.2 in Driest
June 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
October 53°F (11°C) 4.3 in
November 47°F (9°C) 4.8 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 4.7 in

Bideford has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 42°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and May the driest (2.2").

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