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Cerne Abbas, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
784 Population 413/sq mi density
397 ft Elevation 121 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$47,577 median income, 4.0% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$424,950 home value, $1,189/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Cerne Abbas 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

Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density413/sq mi
Coordinates50.8089°N, 2.4758°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.6"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 136 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 140 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 133 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 145 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 147 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 47 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 47 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 85 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 131 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 113 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 97 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 121 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 94 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 72 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 110 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 112 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 47 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 79 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 102 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 93 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 — 51 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.9 in Coldest, Wettest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.7 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 60°F (16°C) 1.9 in Driest
August 62°F (16°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.8 in

Cerne Abbas has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.9").

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