Compton, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0

B Good

1,571 Population 271/sq mi density

335 ft Elevation 102 meters

51°F Avg Temperature 11°C

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

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

B+

Economy

3.5 / 5.0

$57,006 median income, 3.7% unemployment

Affordability

1.7 / 5.0

$504,638 home value, $1,425/mo rent

B+

Education

4.0 / 5.0

37.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Compton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	51.3°F
	5% below US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	221 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	335 ft (102 m)
Area	5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²)
Population Density	271/sq mi
Coordinates	51.5159°N, 1.2551°W
Timezone	Europe/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.6"

4% below US avg

Snowfall 4.5"

Wettest Month (Dec) 2.76"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.65"

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	127 km
Apr 2, 1990	4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom	M4.7	148 km
Sep 23, 2000	1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom	M4.0	88 km
Jan 28, 2015	2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom	M3.8	140 km
May 12, 1994	4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom	M3.7	62 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.7	129 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.6	129 km
Feb 12, 2002	1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom	M3.5	140 km
Oct 10, 2001	2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom	M3.5	135 km
Apr 18, 2014	3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom	M3.5	139 km
Feb 24, 2023	1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom	M3.4	135 km
Feb 17, 1992	1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom	M3.4	127 km
Jun 20, 2002	3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom	M3.4	126 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.3	129 km
Feb 27, 2019	3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom	M3.3	75 km
Sep 9, 1995	0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom	M3.3	87 km
Jul 30, 1999	2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom	M3.3	136 km
Sep 23, 2002	3 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom	M3.2	127 km
Feb 21, 2022	5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom	M3.2	123 km
Sep 17, 1993	3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom	M3.2	127 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	2.6 in	Coldest
February	40°F (4°C)	1.9 in
March	43°F (6°C)	2.2 in
April	47°F (8°C)	1.8 in
May	53°F (12°C)	2.0 in
June	58°F (14°C)	2.2 in
July	60°F (16°C)	1.7 in	Driest
August	62°F (17°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
September	57°F (14°C)	2.4 in
October	51°F (11°C)	2.5 in
November	45°F (7°C)	2.6 in
December	41°F (5°C)	2.8 in	Wettest

Compton has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (1.7").

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