Broadhempston, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

672 Population 1/sq mi density

138 ft Elevation 42 meters

51°F Avg Temperature 10°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.3 / 5.0

$44,971 median income, 3.7% unemployment

Affordability

1.9 / 5.0

$379,312 home value, $1,124/mo rent

B+

Education

3.6 / 5.0

32.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Broadhempston 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 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	50.5°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	138 ft (42 m)
Area	467.2 sq mi (1,210.1 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	50.4837°N, 3.6897°W
Timezone	Europe/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"

5% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 4.88"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.0 on May 19, 2019.

Feb 17, 2018	5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom	M4.3	138 km
Feb 20, 2014	17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom	M4.1	103 km
May 31, 2001	20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom	M4.0	90 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
Aug 17, 1995	28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom	M3.6	56 km
Jan 1, 1994	Wales-England region, United Kingdom	M3.6	92 km
Oct 10, 2001	2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom	M3.5	124 km
Feb 12, 2002	1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom	M3.5	139 km
Jun 20, 2002	3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom	M3.4	128 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.3	84 km
Jul 30, 1999	2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom	M3.3	138 km
Sep 23, 1992	1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom	M3.3	51 km
Oct 16, 1997	4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom	M3.2	16 km
Jan 19, 2001	53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom	M3.2	144 km
Nov 26, 1991	50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France	M3.0	146 km
May 19, 2019	7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom	M3.0	129 km
Jan 28, 2002	1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom	M3.0	133 km
Feb 8, 1998	18 km SW of Mullion, United Kingdom	M2.9	140 km
Feb 11, 1998	4 km SE of Newport, United Kingdom	M2.9	131 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	—	49 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (6°C)	4.7 in
February	42°F (6°C)	3.8 in	Coldest
March	45°F (7°C)	3.3 in
April	47°F (8°C)	2.5 in
May	52°F (11°C)	2.5 in
June	57°F (14°C)	2.3 in
July	61°F (16°C)	2.0 in	Warmest, Driest
August	61°F (16°C)	2.7 in
September	57°F (14°C)	3.2 in
October	52°F (11°C)	4.0 in
November	47°F (8°C)	4.2 in
December	44°F (7°C)	4.9 in	Wettest

Broadhempston has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 42°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (2.0").

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