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Harwich, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
20,723 Population 154/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 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
3.0 / 5.0
$50,545 median income, 6.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$343,310 home value, $1,264/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Harwich experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 295 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area134.9 sq mi (349.3 km²)
Population Density154/sq mi
Coordinates51.9419°N, 1.2844°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.4"
41% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.36"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

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 97 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 57 km
May 16, 1998 45 km ENE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M4.2 127 km
Aug 6, 2015 59 km ENE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M4.2 150 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 67 km
Dec 21, 2000 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom M4.0 145 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 49 km
May 2, 1995 51 km NE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M3.7 136 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 72 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 92 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 107 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 136 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 144 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 136 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 132 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 117 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 82 km
Nov 5, 1994 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom M3.0 37 km
Sep 6, 1993 35 km E of Caister-on-Sea, United Kingdom M3.0 105 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 96 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 — 104 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m — 94 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.6 in
May 53°F (11°C) 1.6 in
June 58°F (14°C) 1.8 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in
August 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 58°F (15°C) 2.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in

Harwich has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.4").

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