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Cowplain, United Kingdom

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2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,775 Population 251/sq mi density
197 ft Elevation 60 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$47,269 median income, 5.0% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$398,361 home value, $1,182/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Cowplain experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 5.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Area34.9 sq mi (90.4 km²)
Population Density251/sq mi
Coordinates50.8941°N, 1.0182°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 5.7"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.74"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.0 on May 19, 2019.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 144 km
Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 130 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 88 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 139 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 132 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 139 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 126 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 147 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 62 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 139 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 141 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 17 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 118 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 69 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 98 km
Jan 27, 2015 1 km ENE of Winchester, United Kingdom M2.9 28 km
Jul 16, 2005 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom M2.9 46 km
Mar 18, 2001 8 km W of Marlborough, United Kingdom M2.9 83 km
Mar 23, 1998 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom M2.9 120 km
Dec 31, 1992 38 km WNW of Étretat, France M2.8 130 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 — 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 3.7 in Coldest, Wettest
February 40°F (5°C) 2.4 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
December 42°F (6°C) 3.7 in

Cowplain has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.9").

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