Brighstone, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,157 Population 152/sq mi density

128 ft Elevation 39 meters

51°F Avg Temperature 10°C

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$39,604 median income, 5.7% unemployment

Affordability

2.1 / 5.0

$322,467 home value, $990/mo rent

Education

3.2 / 5.0

27.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Brighstone experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	50.5°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	128 ft (39 m)
Area	7.6 sq mi (19.8 km²)
Population Density	152/sq mi
Coordinates	50.6426°N, 1.3948°W
Timezone	Europe/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.8"

14% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Nov) 3.94"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.0 on May 19, 2019.

Oct 6, 1999	34 km NNW of Fécamp, France	M4.6	135 km
Nov 30, 1994	17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France	M4.1	145 km
Jul 14, 2011	62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom	M3.9	74 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.7	122 km
Sep 23, 2003	41 km WNW of Étretat, France	M3.6	116 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.6	122 km
Sep 24, 2003	22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France	M3.5	138 km
Sep 23, 1992	1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom	M3.3	150 km
Feb 27, 2019	3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom	M3.3	100 km
Sep 9, 1995	0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom	M3.3	39 km
Jun 16, 1998	18 km NNW of Yport, France	M3.3	140 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.3	122 km
Oct 16, 1997	4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom	M3.2	148 km
May 19, 2019	7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom	M3.0	34 km
Aug 26, 2002	40 km NNW of Étretat, France	M3.0	119 km
Nov 26, 1991	50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France	M3.0	61 km
Jul 16, 2005	3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom	M2.9	81 km
Jan 27, 2015	1 km ENE of Winchester, United Kingdom	M2.9	48 km
Mar 18, 2001	8 km W of Marlborough, United Kingdom	M2.9	93 km
Mar 23, 1998	11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom	M2.9	90 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	—	115 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	3.7 in
February	41°F (5°C)	2.6 in	Coldest
March	44°F (7°C)	2.7 in
April	47°F (8°C)	1.9 in
May	53°F (12°C)	1.9 in
June	58°F (14°C)	2.2 in
July	62°F (17°C)	1.6 in	Driest
August	62°F (17°C)	2.1 in	Warmest
September	58°F (14°C)	2.8 in
October	52°F (11°C)	3.6 in
November	46°F (8°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
December	43°F (6°C)	3.7 in

Brighstone has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 41°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.6").

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