Bures Saint Mary, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,433 Population 5/sq mi density

75 ft Elevation 23 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$43,058 median income, 4.2% unemployment

Affordability

1.1 / 5.0

$421,316 home value, $1,076/mo rent

Education

3.4 / 5.0

29.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Bures Saint Mary experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	52.2°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	75 ft (23 m)
Area	299.0 sq mi (774.4 km²)
Population Density	5/sq mi
Coordinates	51.9724°N, 0.7749°W
Timezone	Europe/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"

15% below US avg

Snowfall 2.1"

Wettest Month (Nov) 2.24"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 27, 2019.

Apr 28, 2007	1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom	M4.6	100 km
Feb 15, 1994	7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom	M4.4	45 km
Oct 28, 2001	5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom	M4.2	147 km
May 16, 1998	45 km ENE of Hemsby, United Kingdom	M4.2	145 km
Jan 23, 2007	57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom	M4.1	100 km
Sep 15, 1994	38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom	M3.9	79 km
Jan 28, 2015	2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom	M3.8	132 km
May 22, 2015	3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom	M3.7	87 km
Apr 18, 2014	3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom	M3.5	132 km
Mar 3, 2009	1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom	M3.5	99 km
Feb 17, 1992	1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom	M3.4	76 km
Jan 30, 2002	25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom	M3.4	137 km
Jan 21, 1999	4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom	M3.3	126 km
Feb 27, 2019	3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom	M3.3	113 km
May 4, 1990	0 km NE of Coquelles, France	M3.1	135 km
Nov 25, 1998	26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France	M3.0	122 km
Mar 28, 1996	67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom	M3.0	117 km
Sep 6, 1993	35 km E of Caister-on-Sea, United Kingdom	M3.0	128 km
Nov 5, 1994	5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom	M3.0	44 km
Feb 15, 1994	4 km NNE of Banham, United Kingdom	M2.9	61 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1858	NORTH SEA	Unknown	6.0 m	—	120 km
1911	FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND	Meteorological	0.9 m	—	102 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	2.0 in
February	39°F (4°C)	1.3 in	Coldest, Driest
March	43°F (6°C)	1.7 in
April	46°F (8°C)	1.6 in
May	52°F (11°C)	1.7 in
June	58°F (14°C)	2.1 in
July	63°F (17°C)	1.5 in	Warmest
August	62°F (17°C)	1.9 in
September	58°F (14°C)	2.0 in
October	51°F (11°C)	2.2 in
November	44°F (7°C)	2.2 in	Wettest
December	40°F (5°C)	2.0 in

Bures Saint Mary has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (1.3").

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