Harlow, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

94,365 Population 8,004/sq mi density

223 ft Elevation 68 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

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Overall

2.7 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$48,743 median income, 5.8% unemployment

Affordability

2.0 / 5.0

$405,812 home value, $1,219/mo rent

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Education

3.0 / 5.0

24.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Harlow 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	223 ft (68 m)
Area	11.8 sq mi (30.5 km²)
Population Density	8,004/sq mi
Coordinates	51.7766°N, 0.1116°W
Timezone	Europe/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.7"

19% below US avg

Snowfall 4.5"

Wettest Month (Jan) 2.36"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

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	99 km
Feb 15, 1994	7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom	M4.4	84 km
Oct 28, 2001	5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom	M4.2	136 km
Jan 23, 2007	57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom	M4.1	140 km
Sep 23, 2000	1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom	M4.0	130 km
Sep 15, 1994	38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom	M3.9	117 km
Jan 28, 2015	2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom	M3.8	120 km
May 12, 1994	4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom	M3.7	123 km
May 22, 2015	3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom	M3.7	106 km
Mar 3, 2009	1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom	M3.5	104 km
Apr 18, 2014	3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom	M3.5	120 km
Feb 17, 1992	1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom	M3.4	71 km
Sep 9, 1995	0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom	M3.3	131 km
Feb 27, 2019	3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom	M3.3	69 km
Jan 21, 1999	4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom	M3.3	141 km
May 4, 1990	0 km NE of Coquelles, France	M3.1	150 km
Nov 5, 1994	5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom	M3.0	92 km
Nov 25, 1998	26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France	M3.0	149 km
Jul 16, 2005	3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom	M2.9	92 km
Jan 1, 1995	2 km ESE of Halesworth, United Kingdom	M2.9	116 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	—	133 km
1911	FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND	Meteorological	0.9 m	—	109 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (5°C)	2.4 in	Wettest
February	39°F (4°C)	1.6 in	Coldest, Driest
March	43°F (6°C)	1.9 in
April	46°F (8°C)	1.7 in
May	53°F (11°C)	1.8 in
June	58°F (14°C)	2.0 in
July	62°F (17°C)	1.7 in
August	62°F (17°C)	1.9 in	Warmest
September	57°F (14°C)	2.2 in
October	51°F (11°C)	2.4 in
November	44°F (7°C)	2.4 in
December	41°F (5°C)	2.3 in

Harlow has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.6").

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