Fordingbridge, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

6,066 Population 16/sq mi density

89 ft Elevation 27 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.4 / 5.0

$48,985 median income, 3.8% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$485,776 home value, $1,225/mo rent

Education

3.5 / 5.0

31.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Fordingbridge 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	89 ft (27 m)
Area	390.8 sq mi (1,012.2 km²)
Population Density	16/sq mi
Coordinates	50.9275°N, 1.7903°W
Timezone	Europe/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.8"

13% above US avg

Snowfall 6.1"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.58"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Jul 14, 2011	62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom	M3.9	116 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	122 km
Jan 1, 1994	Wales-England region, United Kingdom	M3.6	121 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	133 km
Oct 10, 2001	2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom	M3.5	121 km
Feb 24, 2023	1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom	M3.4	136 km
Jun 20, 2002	3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom	M3.4	115 km
Sep 9, 1995	0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom	M3.3	66 km
Feb 27, 2019	3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom	M3.3	109 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	130 km
Sep 23, 1992	1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom	M3.3	119 km
Oct 16, 1997	4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom	M3.2	128 km
Jan 28, 2002	1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom	M3.0	122 km
May 19, 2019	7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom	M3.0	40 km
Nov 26, 1991	50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France	M3.0	89 km
Jun 17, 1999	7 km NNE of Ross on Wye, United Kingdom	M3.0	126 km
Aug 17, 1992	1 km E of Machen, United Kingdom	M2.9	119 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	—	98 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	3.4 in
February	40°F (5°C)	2.4 in	Coldest
March	43°F (6°C)	2.5 in
April	46°F (8°C)	1.9 in
May	53°F (12°C)	1.9 in
June	58°F (14°C)	2.2 in
July	61°F (16°C)	1.5 in	Driest
August	61°F (16°C)	2.1 in	Warmest
September	57°F (14°C)	2.7 in
October	51°F (11°C)	3.1 in
November	45°F (7°C)	3.4 in
December	42°F (6°C)	3.6 in	Wettest

Fordingbridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (1.5").

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