Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

187,503 Population 10,516/sq mi density
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Bournemouth experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area17.8 sq mi (46.2 km²)
Population Density10,516/sq mi
Coordinates50.7205°N, 1.8795°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 105 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 87 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 145 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 147 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 125 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 87 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 145 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 131 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 150 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 126 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 71 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 124 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 87 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 142 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 115 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 115 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 134 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 67 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 16 km
Jun 17, 1999 7 km NNE of Ross on Wye, United Kingdom M3.0 146 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 - 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in Wettest

Bournemouth has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 41°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.5").

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