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Chew Magna, United Kingdom

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2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,149 Population 19/sq mi density
164 ft Elevation 50 meters
52°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
$51,369 median income, 4.9% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$519,641 home value, $1,284/mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Chew Magna experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days215 days/yr

Geography

Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Area59.3 sq mi (153.5 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates51.3661°N, 2.6103°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.7"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.66"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 132 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 109 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 83 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 95 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 108 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 123 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 40 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 99 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 40 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 57 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 58 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 46 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 140 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 62 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 40 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 138 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 113 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 54 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 79 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 40 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 — 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.7 in Wettest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
December 42°F (6°C) 3.7 in

Chew Magna has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 41°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (2.1").

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