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East Cowes, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,166 Population 3,130/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$39,604 median income, 5.7% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$322,467 home value, $990/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.4% bachelor's degree or higher
East Cowes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days228 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density3,130/sq mi
Coordinates50.7577°N, 1.2882°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.74"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 135 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 81 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 124 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 142 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 124 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 122 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 143 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 86 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 29 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 143 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 124 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 76 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 120 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 46 km
Jan 27, 2015 1 km ENE of Winchester, United Kingdom M2.9 35 km
Mar 18, 2001 8 km W of Marlborough, United Kingdom M2.9 85 km
Jul 16, 2005 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom M2.9 69 km
Mar 23, 1998 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom M2.9 99 km
Feb 11, 1998 4 km SE of Newport, United Kingdom M2.9 146 km
Dec 31, 1992 38 km WNW of Étretat, France M2.8 126 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 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
October 53°F (11°C) 3.4 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in

East Cowes has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 41°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.6").

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