Durrington, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0

B Good

8,447 Population 7/sq mi density

262 ft Elevation 80 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.4 / 5.0

$48,020 median income, 3.7% unemployment

Affordability

1.8 / 5.0

$417,149 home value, $1,249/mo rent

B+

Education

3.7 / 5.0

34.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Durrington 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 229 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	52.2°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	262 ft (80 m)
Area	1,296.5 sq mi (3,357.9 km²)
Population Density	7/sq mi
Coordinates	51.1987°N, 1.7719°W
Timezone	Europe/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.8"

13% above US avg

Snowfall 6.1"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.10"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 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	149 km
Apr 2, 1990	4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom	M4.7	150 km
Oct 25, 1999	10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom	M4.5	141 km
Sep 23, 2000	1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom	M4.0	121 km
Jul 14, 2011	62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom	M3.9	140 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.7	85 km
May 12, 1994	4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom	M3.7	92 km
Jan 1, 1994	Wales-England region, United Kingdom	M3.6	115 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.6	85 km
Feb 12, 2002	1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom	M3.5	117 km
Oct 10, 2001	2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom	M3.5	107 km
Feb 24, 2023	1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom	M3.4	117 km
Jun 20, 2002	3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom	M3.4	100 km
Sep 23, 1992	1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom	M3.3	124 km
Feb 27, 2019	3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom	M3.3	103 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.3	85 km
Jul 30, 1999	2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom	M3.3	113 km
Sep 9, 1995	0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom	M3.3	78 km
Sep 17, 1993	3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom	M3.2	130 km
Oct 16, 1997	4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom	M3.2	143 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	—	116 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	3.0 in
February	39°F (4°C)	2.0 in	Coldest
March	43°F (6°C)	2.3 in
April	46°F (8°C)	1.8 in
May	52°F (11°C)	2.0 in
June	57°F (14°C)	2.2 in
July	61°F (16°C)	1.7 in	Warmest, Driest
August	61°F (16°C)	2.2 in
September	56°F (13°C)	2.5 in
October	50°F (10°C)	2.6 in
November	44°F (7°C)	2.8 in
December	41°F (5°C)	3.1 in	Wettest

Durrington has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (1.7").

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