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Cheshunt, United Kingdom

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2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
57,374 Population 2,320/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$58,721 median income, 5.2% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$513,900 home value, $1,468/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Cheshunt experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area24.7 sq mi (64.1 km²)
Population Density2,320/sq mi
Coordinates51.7002°N, 0.0303°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.44"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 27, 2019.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 99 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 96 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 139 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 149 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 126 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 126 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 123 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 116 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 111 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 106 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 123 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 78 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 119 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 57 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 150 km
Nov 5, 1994 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom M3.0 105 km
Jul 16, 2005 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom M2.9 81 km
Jan 18, 2013 0 km NE of Hathern, United Kingdom M2.9 148 km
Jan 1, 1995 2 km ESE of Halesworth, United Kingdom M2.9 129 km
Jan 27, 2015 1 km ENE of Winchester, United Kingdom M2.9 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1858 NORTH SEA Unknown 6.0 m — 136 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m — 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.8 in
May 53°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.4 in Wettest
November 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in

Cheshunt has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.6").

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