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Bishops Lydeard, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,040 Population 324/sq mi density
184 ft Elevation 56 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$46,074 median income, 3.9% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$354,599 home value, $1,152/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bishops Lydeard experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Area6.3 sq mi (16.3 km²)
Population Density324/sq mi
Coordinates51.0592°N, 3.1878°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.3"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 3.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.69"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 140 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 90 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 87 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 76 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 105 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 15 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 15 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 127 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 30 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 55 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 71 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 83 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 57 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 26 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 139 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 15 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 70 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 67 km
Sep 17, 1993 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom M3.2 130 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 64 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 — 64 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 4.5 in
February 40°F (5°C) 3.3 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in Driest
May 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 51°F (11°C) 4.2 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 4.6 in

Bishops Lydeard has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and April the driest (2.5").

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