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Blaenavon, United Kingdom

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3.4 /5.0
B Good
5,647 Population 84/sq mi density
1,096 ft Elevation 334 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$49,746 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$236,226 home value, $1,244/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Blaenavon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days207 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,096 ft (334 m)
Area67.6 sq mi (175.2 km²)
Population Density84/sq mi
Coordinates51.7740°N, 3.0854°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.9"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 7.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.55"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 105 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 60 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 32 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 53 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 87 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 141 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 116 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 115 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 103 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 77 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 58 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 127 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 77 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 87 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 14 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 26 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 6 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 23 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 99 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 12 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 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 5.5 in
February 38°F (3°C) 3.9 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 4.2 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
May 51°F (10°C) 3.1 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in Driest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in Warmest
September 55°F (13°C) 4.2 in
October 49°F (10°C) 4.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 5.2 in
December 40°F (5°C) 5.6 in Wettest

Blaenavon has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in February to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (2.6").

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