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Boscastle, United Kingdom
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2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
641
Population
84/sq mi density
289 ft
Elevation
88 meters
50°F
Avg Temperature
10°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$44,453 median income, 4.6% unemployment
D
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$368,220 home value, $1,111/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Boscastle experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Area | 7.6 sq mi (19.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 84/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.6841°N, 4.6930°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.6 in | |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.7 in |
Boscastle has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 42°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and May the driest (2.2").