Bishopston, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0

B Good

3,647 Population 1,586/sq mi density

240 ft Elevation 73 meters

51°F Avg Temperature 10°C

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$46,464 median income, 6.3% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.6 / 5.0

$254,060 home value, $1,162/mo rent

B+

Education

3.6 / 5.0

32.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Bishopston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	50.7°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	240 ft (73 m)
Area	2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density	1,586/sq mi
Coordinates	51.5775°N, 4.0481°W
Timezone	Europe/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.7"

15% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Nov) 5.12"

Driest Month (May) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

29 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	110 km
Oct 25, 1999	10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom	M4.5	45 km
Feb 17, 2018	5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom	M4.3	21 km
Feb 20, 2014	17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom	M4.1	25 km
May 31, 2001	20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom	M4.0	78 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.7	92 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.6	92 km
Jan 1, 1994	Wales-England region, United Kingdom	M3.6	54 km
Mar 17, 1994	5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom	M3.5	116 km
Feb 12, 2002	1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom	M3.5	56 km
Oct 10, 2001	2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom	M3.5	58 km
Feb 24, 2023	1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom	M3.4	66 km
Jun 20, 2002	3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom	M3.4	67 km
Sep 23, 1992	1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom	M3.3	83 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.3	92 km
Jun 16, 1991	11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom	M3.3	100 km
Jul 30, 1999	2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom	M3.3	60 km
Oct 16, 1997	4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom	M3.2	128 km
Sep 17, 1993	3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom	M3.2	113 km
Jan 28, 2002	1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom	M3.0	63 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	—	140 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (6°C)	4.7 in
February	41°F (5°C)	3.3 in	Coldest
March	44°F (7°C)	3.5 in
April	47°F (9°C)	2.6 in
May	53°F (12°C)	2.4 in	Driest
June	58°F (14°C)	2.8 in
July	62°F (16°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	61°F (16°C)	3.5 in
September	57°F (14°C)	3.8 in
October	52°F (11°C)	4.6 in
November	47°F (8°C)	5.1 in	Wettest
December	44°F (7°C)	4.8 in

Bishopston has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 41°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.1") and May the driest (2.4").

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