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Castle Cary, United Kingdom

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3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
3,232 Population 2/sq mi density
299 ft Elevation 91 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$46,074 median income, 3.9% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$354,599 home value, $1,152/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Castle Cary experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation299 ft (91 m)
Area1,596.6 sq mi (4,135.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates51.0900°N, 2.5142°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.6"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.35"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 140 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 109 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 117 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 119 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 146 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 120 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 33 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 33 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 67 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 85 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 70 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 91 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 66 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 144 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 82 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 70 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 33 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 120 km
Sep 17, 1993 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom M3.2 124 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 95 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 — 74 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in Driest
May 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.0 in
August 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in Wettest

Castle Cary has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (2.0").

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