Coleford, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.2 /5.0

B Good

10,371 Population 30/sq mi density

604 ft Elevation 184 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.4 / 5.0

$53,754 median income, 4.3% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.8 / 5.0

$371,606 home value, $1,344/mo rent

Education

3.3 / 5.0

28.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Coleford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	51.5°F
	5% below US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	217 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	604 ft (184 m)
Area	346.6 sq mi (897.7 km²)
Population Density	30/sq mi
Coordinates	51.7954°N, 2.6135°W
Timezone	Europe/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.2"

8% above US avg

Snowfall 3.9"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.58"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

44 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	87 km
Apr 2, 1990	4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom	M4.7	63 km
Oct 25, 1999	10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom	M4.5	64 km
Feb 17, 2018	5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom	M4.3	86 km
Feb 20, 2014	17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom	M4.1	117 km
Sep 23, 2000	1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom	M4.0	87 km
Mar 7, 1996	3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom	M3.8	111 km
May 12, 1994	4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom	M3.7	72 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.7	83 km
May 30, 2022	2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom	M3.6	121 km
Jan 1, 1994	Wales-England region, United Kingdom	M3.6	79 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.6	83 km
Oct 10, 2001	2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom	M3.5	49 km
Feb 12, 2002	1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom	M3.5	45 km
Mar 17, 1994	5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom	M3.5	97 km
Feb 24, 2023	1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom	M3.4	38 km
Jun 20, 2002	3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom	M3.4	41 km
Jun 16, 1991	11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom	M3.3	70 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.3	83 km
Sep 23, 1992	1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom	M3.3	115 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	—	147 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	3.5 in
February	40°F (4°C)	2.4 in	Coldest
March	43°F (6°C)	2.7 in
April	46°F (8°C)	2.3 in
May	52°F (11°C)	2.4 in
June	57°F (14°C)	2.4 in
July	60°F (16°C)	1.8 in	Driest
August	61°F (16°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
September	56°F (14°C)	3.0 in
October	51°F (10°C)	3.0 in
November	45°F (7°C)	3.3 in
December	42°F (5°C)	3.6 in	Wettest

Coleford has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (1.8").

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