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Highclere, United Kingdom

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3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,463 Population 645/sq mi density
443 ft Elevation 135 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$56,907 median income, 4.1% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$455,780 home value, $1,423/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Highclere experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days221 days/yr

Geography

Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²)
Population Density645/sq mi
Coordinates51.3386°N, 1.3757°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.6"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.07"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 142 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 106 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 142 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 78 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 115 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 142 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 115 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 136 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 129 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 148 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 134 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 121 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 115 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 72 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 76 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 132 km
Sep 17, 1993 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom M3.2 134 km
Sep 23, 2002 3 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M3.2 142 km
Feb 21, 2022 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom M3.2 139 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.0 in
February 40°F (4°C) 2.0 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in Wettest

Highclere has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (1.7").

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