Charminster, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,366 Population 719/sq mi density

272 ft Elevation 83 meters

50°F Avg Temperature 10°C

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.3 / 5.0

$47,577 median income, 4.0% unemployment

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

Charminster experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	50.4°F
	7% below US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	272 ft (83 m)
Area	1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density	719/sq mi
Coordinates	50.7333°N, 2.4500°W
Timezone	Europe/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.3"

12% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 3.86"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 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	144 km
Feb 17, 2018	5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom	M4.3	147 km
Feb 20, 2014	17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom	M4.1	139 km
Jul 14, 2011	62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom	M3.9	139 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.7	54 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.6	54 km
Jan 1, 1994	Wales-England region, United Kingdom	M3.6	92 km
Aug 17, 1995	28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom	M3.6	127 km
Feb 12, 2002	1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom	M3.5	121 km
Oct 10, 2001	2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom	M3.5	105 km
Feb 24, 2023	1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom	M3.4	129 km
Jun 20, 2002	3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom	M3.4	103 km
Sep 23, 1992	1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom	M3.3	75 km
Jul 30, 1999	2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom	M3.3	118 km
Sep 9, 1995	0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom	M3.3	111 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.3	54 km
Oct 16, 1997	4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom	M3.2	77 km
Jan 28, 2002	1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom	M3.0	111 km
Nov 26, 1991	50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France	M3.0	85 km
Jun 17, 1999	7 km NNE of Ross on Wye, United Kingdom	M3.0	138 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	—	47 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
February	41°F (5°C)	2.9 in	Coldest
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	61°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

Charminster has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 41°F in February 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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