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Bishop's Castle, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,893 Population 187/sq mi density
656 ft Elevation 200 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$46,979 median income, 4.1% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$354,828 home value, $1,174/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Bishop's Castle experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation656 ft (200 m)
Area10.1 sq mi (26.2 km²)
Population Density187/sq mi
Coordinates52.4921°N, 3.0021°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.8"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

59 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 58 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 20 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 82 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 122 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 104 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 150 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 149 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 97 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 103 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 37 km
May 29, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M3.8 124 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 123 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 107 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 128 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 143 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 50 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 137 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 105 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 119 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 5.2 in
February 37°F (3°C) 3.7 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
June 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
November 42°F (6°C) 4.8 in
December 39°F (4°C) 5.2 in Wettest

Bishop's Castle has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 37°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (2.6").

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