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Briton Ferry, United Kingdom

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3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
35,179 Population 11,649/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$46,176 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$199,577 home value, $1,154/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Briton Ferry experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average49.8°F
8% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density11,649/sq mi
Coordinates51.6311°N, 3.8190°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.43"
Driest Month (May) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 95 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 30 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 11 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 38 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 93 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 148 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 84 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 84 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 47 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 105 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 40 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 43 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 49 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 52 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 83 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 84 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 86 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 43 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 130 km
Sep 17, 1993 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom M3.2 97 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 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.2 in
February 40°F (5°C) 3.6 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in Driest
June 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
September 57°F (14°C) 4.2 in
October 51°F (11°C) 4.8 in
November 46°F (8°C) 5.4 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 5.3 in

Briton Ferry has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and May the driest (2.8").

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