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Great Torrington, United Kingdom
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2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,714
Population
7/sq mi density
325 ft
Elevation
99 meters
50°F
Avg Temperature
10°C
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$43,720 median income, 4.3% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$348,938 home value, $1,093/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Great Torrington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Area | 869.2 sq mi (2,251.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.9531°N, 4.1440°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 95 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 4.9 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
Great Torrington has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 41°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and May the driest (2.5").