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Callington, United Kingdom

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2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,786 Population 2/sq mi density
528 ft Elevation 161 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$44,453 median income, 4.6% unemployment
D
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$368,220 home value, $1,111/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Callington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation528 ft (161 m)
Area3,058.0 sq mi (7,920.3 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates50.5015°N, 4.3131°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 17, 2018.

Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 140 km
Nov 10, 1996 19 km S of St Just, United Kingdom M4.1 112 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 96 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 61 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 114 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 108 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 114 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 68 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 140 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 147 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 114 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 75 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 60 km
Jan 19, 2001 53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M3.2 119 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 150 km
Sep 5, 1999 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom M2.9 44 km
Feb 8, 1998 18 km SW of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.9 103 km
Mar 23, 1998 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom M2.9 117 km
Aug 17, 1992 1 km E of Machen, United Kingdom M2.9 148 km
Mar 23, 2008 38 km NW of St Just, United Kingdom M2.8 123 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 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 4.8 in
February 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.4 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.8 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.1 in Wettest

Callington has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 41°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (2.4").

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