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Blackrod, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.2 /5.0
B Good
5,086 Population 77/sq mi density
509 ft Elevation 155 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$43,416 median income, 6.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$246,643 home value, $1,085/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Blackrod experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days210 days/yr

Geography

Elevation509 ft (155 m)
Area66.3 sq mi (171.7 km²)
Population Density77/sq mi
Coordinates53.5923°N, 2.5803°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.6"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 8.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.69"
Driest Month (May) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

47 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 M4.8 123 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 145 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 27 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 142 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 90 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 29 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 92 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 41 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 70 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 107 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 79 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 88 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 129 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 130 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 32 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 39 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 31 km
Feb 10, 1994 2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom M3.3 108 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 94 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.1 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.7 in Coldest
March 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.5 in Driest
June 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in Wettest
November 43°F (6°C) 4.7 in
December 40°F (5°C) 4.5 in

Blackrod has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and May the driest (2.5").

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