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Frinton-on-Sea, United Kingdom

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2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
16,941 Population 126/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$50,545 median income, 6.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$343,310 home value, $1,264/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Frinton-on-Sea experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area134.9 sq mi (349.3 km²)
Population Density126/sq mi
Coordinates51.8306°N, 1.2442°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 2.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.32"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 27, 2019.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 85 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 67 km
May 16, 1998 45 km ENE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M4.2 139 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 65 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 140 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 44 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 148 km
May 2, 1995 51 km NE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M3.7 148 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 60 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 143 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 80 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 111 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 149 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 127 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 146 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 107 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 127 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 88 km
Nov 5, 1994 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom M3.0 49 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1858 NORTH SEA Unknown 6.0 m — 93 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m — 81 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.5 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.5 in
May 53°F (11°C) 1.5 in
June 58°F (14°C) 1.8 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in

Frinton-on-Sea has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (1.3").

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