Calne, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0

B Good

17,274 Population 13/sq mi density

253 ft Elevation 77 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.4 / 5.0

$48,020 median income, 3.7% unemployment

Affordability

1.8 / 5.0

$417,149 home value, $1,201/mo rent

B+

Education

3.7 / 5.0

34.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Calne experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	51.7°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	220 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	253 ft (77 m)
Area	1,296.5 sq mi (3,357.9 km²)
Population Density	13/sq mi
Coordinates	51.4388°N, 2.0057°W
Timezone	Europe/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"

8% above US avg

Snowfall 3.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 2.87"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002	2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom	M4.8	121 km
Apr 2, 1990	4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom	M4.7	118 km
Oct 25, 1999	10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom	M4.5	115 km
Feb 17, 2018	5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom	M4.3	132 km
Feb 20, 2014	17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom	M4.1	150 km
Sep 23, 2000	1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom	M4.0	97 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.7	78 km
May 12, 1994	4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom	M3.7	70 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.6	78 km
Jan 1, 1994	Wales-England region, United Kingdom	M3.6	99 km
Feb 12, 2002	1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom	M3.5	91 km
Oct 10, 2001	2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom	M3.5	84 km
Feb 24, 2023	1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom	M3.4	89 km
Jun 20, 2002	3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom	M3.4	76 km
Jul 30, 1999	2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom	M3.3	87 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.3	78 km
Feb 27, 2019	3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom	M3.3	121 km
Jun 16, 1991	11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom	M3.3	127 km
Sep 9, 1995	0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom	M3.3	108 km
Sep 23, 1992	1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom	M3.3	118 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	—	126 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (5°C)	2.7 in	Coldest
February	40°F (5°C)	1.9 in
March	43°F (6°C)	2.2 in
April	46°F (8°C)	1.8 in
May	53°F (11°C)	1.9 in
June	58°F (14°C)	2.2 in
July	61°F (16°C)	1.7 in	Driest
August	61°F (16°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
September	57°F (14°C)	2.5 in
October	51°F (10°C)	2.6 in
November	45°F (7°C)	2.6 in
December	42°F (5°C)	2.9 in	Wettest

Calne has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (1.7").

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