Histon, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0

B Good

7,592 Population 17/sq mi density

46 ft Elevation 14 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 11°C

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

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

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$62,123 median income, 3.3% unemployment

Affordability

1.5 / 5.0

$566,715 home value, $1,553/mo rent

A+

Education

4.8 / 5.0

47.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Histon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	52.6°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	46 ft (14 m)
Area	434.8 sq mi (1,126.2 km²)
Population Density	17/sq mi
Coordinates	52.2517°N, 0.1064°W
Timezone	Europe/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.0"

11% below US avg

Snowfall 3.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.05"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.2 on Feb 21, 2022.

Feb 27, 2008	1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom	M4.8	131 km
Apr 28, 2007	1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom	M4.6	144 km
Feb 15, 1994	7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom	M4.4	52 km
Oct 28, 2001	5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom	M4.2	93 km
Sep 23, 2000	1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom	M4.0	117 km
Dec 21, 2000	38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom	M4.0	147 km
Sep 15, 1994	38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom	M3.9	135 km
Jan 28, 2015	2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom	M3.8	77 km
May 22, 2015	3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom	M3.7	140 km
May 12, 1994	4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom	M3.7	121 km
Feb 8, 1990	2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom	M3.6	130 km
Mar 3, 2009	1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom	M3.5	146 km
Apr 18, 2014	3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom	M3.5	77 km
Jan 30, 2002	25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom	M3.4	129 km
Feb 17, 1992	1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom	M3.4	22 km
Feb 27, 2019	3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom	M3.3	119 km
Jan 21, 1999	4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom	M3.3	88 km
Feb 21, 2022	5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom	M3.2	142 km
Apr 5, 2008	3 km SSE of Middle Rasen, United Kingdom	M3.1	127 km
Nov 5, 1994	5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom	M3.0	74 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.9 m (3 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1911	FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND	Meteorological	0.9 m	—	150 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	1.8 in
February	39°F (4°C)	1.3 in	Coldest, Driest
March	43°F (6°C)	1.7 in
April	47°F (8°C)	1.7 in
May	53°F (12°C)	1.7 in
June	58°F (15°C)	2.1 in	Wettest
July	63°F (17°C)	1.6 in	Warmest
August	63°F (17°C)	1.9 in
September	58°F (14°C)	2.0 in
October	51°F (11°C)	2.0 in
November	44°F (7°C)	2.1 in
December	41°F (5°C)	1.9 in

Histon has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (1.3").

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