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Charmouth, United Kingdom

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2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,352 Population 1/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°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
Charmouth experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area1,308.1 sq mi (3,388.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates50.7389°N, 2.9006°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.7"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.09"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 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 M4.5 130 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 128 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 112 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 128 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 39 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 105 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 39 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 71 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 93 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 110 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 93 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 120 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 39 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 46 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 108 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 142 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 49 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 75 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 101 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 108 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 — 28 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 4.1 in
February 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in Driest
May 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
December 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in Wettest

Charmouth has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 41°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (2.3").

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