Buntingford, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.2 /5.0

B Good

4,948 Population 26/sq mi density

305 ft Elevation 93 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

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

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$66,274 median income, 3.9% unemployment

Affordability

1.8 / 5.0

$568,121 home value, $1,657/mo rent

Education

4.1 / 5.0

38.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Buntingford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	51.8°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	225 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	305 ft (93 m)
Area	191.5 sq mi (495.9 km²)
Population Density	26/sq mi
Coordinates	51.9461°N, 0.0184°W
Timezone	Europe/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.7"

19% below US avg

Snowfall 4.5"

Wettest Month (Oct) 2.48"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.2 on Feb 21, 2022.

Apr 28, 2007	1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom	M4.6	119 km
Feb 15, 1994	7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom	M4.4	76 km
Oct 28, 2001	5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom	M4.2	115 km
Sep 23, 2000	1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom	M4.0	115 km
Sep 15, 1994	38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom	M3.9	129 km
Jan 28, 2015	2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom	M3.8	99 km
May 22, 2015	3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom	M3.7	123 km
May 12, 1994	4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom	M3.7	111 km
Mar 3, 2009	1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom	M3.5	124 km
Apr 18, 2014	3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom	M3.5	99 km
Feb 17, 1992	1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom	M3.4	51 km
Jan 21, 1999	4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom	M3.3	123 km
Sep 9, 1995	0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom	M3.3	144 km
Feb 27, 2019	3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom	M3.3	84 km
Feb 21, 2022	5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom	M3.2	146 km
Nov 5, 1994	5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom	M3.0	90 km
Mar 18, 2001	8 km W of Marlborough, United Kingdom	M2.9	138 km
Jul 16, 2005	3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom	M2.9	108 km
Jan 18, 2013	0 km NE of Hathern, United Kingdom	M2.9	127 km
Jan 27, 2015	1 km ENE of Winchester, United Kingdom	M2.9	132 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.9 m (3 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1911	FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND	Meteorological	0.9 m	—	128 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (5°C)	2.4 in
February	39°F (4°C)	1.7 in	Coldest, Driest
March	43°F (6°C)	2.0 in
April	46°F (8°C)	1.9 in
May	52°F (11°C)	1.9 in
June	57°F (14°C)	2.2 in
July	62°F (17°C)	1.8 in	Warmest
August	62°F (17°C)	2.1 in
September	57°F (14°C)	2.3 in
October	50°F (10°C)	2.5 in	Wettest
November	44°F (7°C)	2.4 in
December	40°F (5°C)	2.4 in

Buntingford has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.7").

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