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Fortuneswell, United Kingdom

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2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,381 Population 3/sq mi density
184 ft Elevation 56 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$47,577 median income, 4.0% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$424,950 home value, $1,189/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Fortuneswell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Area1,308.1 sq mi (3,388.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates50.5603°N, 2.4424°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.4"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.74"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 150 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 130 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 70 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 115 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 70 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 106 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 139 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 123 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 121 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 147 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 136 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 70 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 113 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 83 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 73 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 129 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 71 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 41 km
Sep 5, 1999 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom M2.9 116 km
Feb 11, 1998 4 km SE of Newport, United Kingdom M2.9 117 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 — 40 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in Wettest
February 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
June 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
December 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in

Fortuneswell has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 42°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.8").

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