Great Chesterford, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0

B Good

1,494 Population 5/sq mi density

141 ft Elevation 43 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

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

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$63,631 median income, 3.6% unemployment

Affordability

1.4 / 5.0

$590,254 home value, $1,591/mo rent

B+

Education

3.9 / 5.0

36.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Great Chesterford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	51.8°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	225 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	141 ft (43 m)
Area	281.5 sq mi (729.1 km²)
Population Density	5/sq mi
Coordinates	52.0643°N, 0.1972°W
Timezone	Europe/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.7"

19% below US avg

Snowfall 4.5"

Wettest Month (Nov) 2.28"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 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	123 km
Feb 15, 1994	7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom	M4.4	56 km
Oct 28, 2001	5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom	M4.2	113 km
Jan 23, 2007	57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom	M4.1	141 km
Sep 23, 2000	1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom	M4.0	126 km
Sep 15, 1994	38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom	M3.9	120 km
Jan 28, 2015	2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom	M3.8	96 km
May 22, 2015	3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom	M3.7	120 km
May 12, 1994	4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom	M3.7	125 km
Mar 3, 2009	1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom	M3.5	125 km
Apr 18, 2014	3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom	M3.5	97 km
Jan 30, 2002	25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom	M3.4	143 km
Feb 17, 1992	1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom	M3.4	43 km
Feb 27, 2019	3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom	M3.3	101 km
Jan 21, 1999	4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom	M3.3	109 km
Apr 5, 2008	3 km SSE of Middle Rasen, United Kingdom	M3.1	148 km
Nov 5, 1994	5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom	M3.0	71 km
Feb 15, 1994	4 km NNE of Banham, United Kingdom	M2.9	76 km
Jul 16, 2005	3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom	M2.9	124 km
Jan 1, 1995	2 km ESE of Halesworth, United Kingdom	M2.9	97 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.9 m (3 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1911	FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND	Meteorological	0.9 m	—	129 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (5°C)	2.1 in
February	39°F (4°C)	1.5 in	Coldest, Driest
March	43°F (6°C)	1.8 in
April	46°F (8°C)	1.7 in
May	52°F (11°C)	1.7 in
June	58°F (14°C)	2.1 in
July	62°F (17°C)	1.7 in
August	62°F (17°C)	2.0 in	Warmest
September	57°F (14°C)	2.2 in
October	51°F (10°C)	2.2 in
November	44°F (7°C)	2.3 in	Wettest
December	41°F (5°C)	2.1 in

Great Chesterford has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (1.5").

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