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Exeter, United Kingdom

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2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
130,709 Population 12,401/sq mi density
151 ft Elevation 46 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$43,833 median income, 5.6% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$373,380 home value, $1,096/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Exeter experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Area10.5 sq mi (27.3 km²)
Population Density12,401/sq mi
Coordinates50.7236°N, 3.5275°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.4"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 124 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 114 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 84 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 87 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 56 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 84 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 56 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 64 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 95 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 110 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 99 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 123 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 56 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 22 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 110 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 27 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 145 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 104 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 118 km
Feb 11, 1998 4 km SE of Newport, United Kingdom M2.9 102 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 — 45 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 4.3 in Wettest
February 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
May 53°F (11°C) 2.4 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in
December 44°F (6°C) 4.3 in

Exeter has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 42°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (2.2").

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