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Helston, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
12,184 Population 4/sq mi density
197 ft Elevation 60 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$44,453 median income, 4.6% unemployment
D
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$368,220 home value, $1,111/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Helston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Area3,058.0 sq mi (7,920.3 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates50.1032°N, 5.2705°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.9"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 23, 2011.

Nov 10, 1996 19 km S of St Just, United Kingdom M4.1 31 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 108 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 106 km
Oct 14, 2002 98 km S of Hugh Town, United Kingdom M3.3 145 km
Jan 19, 2001 53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M3.2 62 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 135 km
Mar 28, 2005 71 km WNW of Porspoder, France M3.0 139 km
Feb 8, 1998 18 km SW of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.9 24 km
Sep 5, 1999 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom M2.9 94 km
Mar 23, 2008 38 km NW of St Just, United Kingdom M2.8 63 km
May 31, 1998 38 km WNW of Northam, United Kingdom M2.8 127 km
Jun 16, 1991 17 km SSW of Wembury, United Kingdom M2.8 78 km
Apr 2, 2000 33 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.7 42 km
Jun 23, 2011 4 km WSW of Bovey Tracey, United Kingdom M2.7 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 5.2 in Wettest
February 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
June 56°F (14°C) 2.5 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
October 53°F (12°C) 4.3 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.8 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.2 in

Helston has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 44°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (2.1").

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