Budleigh Salterton, United Kingdom

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2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

5,185 Population 3,086/sq mi density

72 ft Elevation 22 meters

51°F Avg Temperature 11°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.4 / 5.0

$50,910 median income, 3.6% unemployment

Affordability

1.7 / 5.0

$447,194 home value, $1,273/mo rent

B+

Education

3.7 / 5.0

33.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Budleigh Salterton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	51.2°F
	5% below US avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	72 ft (22 m)
Area	1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density	3,086/sq mi
Coordinates	50.6298°N, 3.3218°W
Timezone	Europe/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.7"

11% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.90"

Driest Month (Jun) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 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	135 km
Feb 17, 2018	5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom	M4.3	127 km
Feb 20, 2014	17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom	M4.1	101 km
May 31, 2001	20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom	M4.0	104 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.7	56 km
Aug 17, 1995	28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom	M3.6	79 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.6	56 km
Jan 1, 1994	Wales-England region, United Kingdom	M3.6	74 km
Oct 10, 2001	2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom	M3.5	103 km
Feb 12, 2002	1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom	M3.5	119 km
Jun 20, 2002	3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom	M3.4	106 km
Feb 24, 2023	1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom	M3.4	131 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.3	56 km
Sep 23, 1992	1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom	M3.3	34 km
Jul 30, 1999	2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom	M3.3	118 km
Oct 16, 1997	4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom	M3.2	19 km
Nov 26, 1991	50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France	M3.0	127 km
Jan 28, 2002	1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom	M3.0	112 km
May 19, 2019	7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom	M3.0	103 km
Feb 11, 1998	4 km SE of Newport, United Kingdom	M2.9	107 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	—	27 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	43°F (6°C)	3.9 in
February	42°F (6°C)	3.0 in	Coldest
March	45°F (7°C)	2.7 in
April	48°F (9°C)	2.1 in
May	53°F (12°C)	2.2 in
June	58°F (15°C)	2.0 in	Driest
July	62°F (17°C)	2.1 in	Warmest
August	62°F (16°C)	2.5 in
September	58°F (14°C)	2.6 in
October	53°F (11°C)	3.4 in
November	47°F (8°C)	3.5 in
December	44°F (7°C)	3.9 in	Wettest

Budleigh Salterton has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 42°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and June the driest (2.0").

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