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Chester, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0
B Good
90,524 Population 9,937/sq mi density
112 ft Elevation 34 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$52,687 median income, 4.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$333,416 home value, $1,317/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Chester experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The area receives 12.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days207 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area9.1 sq mi (23.6 km²)
Population Density9,937/sq mi
Coordinates53.1905°N, 2.8919°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.7"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 12.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.87"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 90 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 98 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 55 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 142 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 133 km
May 29, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M3.8 127 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 58 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 45 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 65 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 109 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 67 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 116 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 136 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 39 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 80 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 59 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 100 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 73 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 72 km
Sep 1, 1999 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom M3.3 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.2 in
February 40°F (4°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.0 in
August 60°F (16°C) 2.5 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in

Chester has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.7").

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