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Halstead, United Kingdom

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2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
11,906 Population 46/sq mi density
174 ft Elevation 53 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
3.3 / 5.0
$50,434 median income, 4.4% unemployment
D
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$419,828 home value, $1,261/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Halstead 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 232 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Area260.0 sq mi (673.4 km²)
Population Density46/sq mi
Coordinates51.9451°N, 0.6393°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 2.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.28"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 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 99 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 50 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 143 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 108 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 87 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 127 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 90 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 127 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 99 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 71 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 104 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 126 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 138 km
Sep 6, 1993 35 km E of Caister-on-Sea, United Kingdom M3.0 137 km
Nov 5, 1994 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom M3.0 52 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 127 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 128 km
Feb 15, 1994 4 km NNE of Banham, United Kingdom M2.9 67 km
Jan 1, 1995 2 km ESE of Halesworth, United Kingdom M2.9 76 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 — 122 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m — 103 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) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.7 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 Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.3 in Wettest
December 40°F (5°C) 2.1 in

Halstead has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (1.4").

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