Bridport, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

13,737 Population 11/sq mi density

52 ft Elevation 16 meters

51°F Avg Temperature 10°C

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.3 / 5.0

$47,577 median income, 4.0% unemployment

Affordability

1.6 / 5.0

$424,950 home value, $1,189/mo rent

B+

Education

3.5 / 5.0

31.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Bridport experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	50.5°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	42°F (5°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	52 ft (16 m)
Area	1,308.1 sq mi (3,388.0 km²)
Population Density	11/sq mi
Coordinates	50.7338°N, 2.7583°W
Timezone	Europe/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"

10% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 3.86"

Driest Month (Jun) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Oct 25, 1999	10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom	M4.5	134 km
Feb 17, 2018	5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom	M4.3	134 km
Feb 20, 2014	17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom	M4.1	121 km
May 31, 2001	20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom	M4.0	138 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.7	42 km
Aug 17, 1995	28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom	M3.6	111 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.6	42 km
Jan 1, 1994	Wales-England region, United Kingdom	M3.6	77 km
Oct 10, 2001	2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom	M3.5	96 km
Feb 12, 2002	1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom	M3.5	113 km
Jun 20, 2002	3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom	M3.4	95 km
Feb 24, 2023	1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom	M3.4	122 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.3	42 km
Sep 23, 1992	1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom	M3.3	55 km
Jul 30, 1999	2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom	M3.3	111 km
Sep 9, 1995	0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom	M3.3	132 km
Oct 16, 1997	4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom	M3.2	58 km
May 19, 2019	7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom	M3.0	65 km
Jan 28, 2002	1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom	M3.0	103 km
Nov 26, 1991	50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France	M3.0	100 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	—	31 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (5°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
February	42°F (5°C)	2.9 in	Coldest
March	44°F (7°C)	2.6 in
April	47°F (8°C)	2.2 in
May	53°F (11°C)	2.2 in
June	58°F (14°C)	2.2 in	Driest
July	61°F (16°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	61°F (16°C)	2.5 in
September	57°F (14°C)	2.7 in
October	52°F (11°C)	3.4 in
November	47°F (8°C)	3.4 in
December	43°F (6°C)	3.8 in

Bridport has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 42°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and June the driest (2.2").

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