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Gosport, United Kingdom

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3.1 /5.0
B Good
70,793 Population 7,253/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$47,066 median income, 5.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$292,459 home value, $1,177/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Gosport experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 5.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area9.8 sq mi (25.3 km²)
Population Density7,253/sq mi
Coordinates50.7951°N, 1.1290°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 5.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.66"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 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 M4.6 129 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 80 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 134 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 141 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 134 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 119 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 141 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 138 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 18 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 134 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 74 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 57 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 84 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 115 km
Mar 18, 2001 8 km W of Marlborough, United Kingdom M2.9 87 km
Jan 27, 2015 1 km ENE of Winchester, United Kingdom M2.9 33 km
Mar 23, 1998 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom M2.9 110 km
Jul 16, 2005 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom M2.9 57 km
Dec 31, 1992 38 km WNW of Étretat, France M2.8 124 km
Apr 1, 2018 4 km E of Holmwood, United Kingdom M2.7 74 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 — 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°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) 2.0 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in

Gosport has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.7").

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