Honiton, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

11,483 Population 2,348/sq mi density

371 ft Elevation 113 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.4 / 5.0

$50,910 median income, 3.6% unemployment

Affordability

1.7 / 5.0

$447,194 home value, $1,273/mo rent

B+

Education

3.7 / 5.0

33.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Honiton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	52.4°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	42°F (5°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	371 ft (113 m)
Area	4.9 sq mi (12.7 km²)
Population Density	2,348/sq mi
Coordinates	50.7996°N, 3.1890°W
Timezone	Europe/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.3"

1% above US avg

Snowfall 3.3"

Wettest Month (Dec) 4.37"

Driest Month (Jun) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Oct 25, 1999	10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom	M4.5	118 km
Feb 17, 2018	5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom	M4.3	113 km
Feb 20, 2014	17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom	M4.1	93 km
May 31, 2001	20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom	M4.0	107 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.7	35 km
Aug 17, 1995	28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom	M3.6	100 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.6	35 km
Jan 1, 1994	Wales-England region, United Kingdom	M3.6	57 km
Oct 10, 2001	2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom	M3.5	84 km
Feb 12, 2002	1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom	M3.5	100 km
Jun 20, 2002	3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom	M3.4	86 km
Feb 24, 2023	1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom	M3.4	112 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.3	35 km
Sep 23, 1992	1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom	M3.3	25 km
Jul 30, 1999	2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom	M3.3	99 km
Oct 16, 1997	4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom	M3.2	40 km
May 19, 2019	7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom	M3.0	97 km
Jan 28, 2002	1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom	M3.0	92 km
Nov 26, 1991	50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France	M3.0	129 km
Jun 17, 1999	7 km NNE of Ross on Wye, United Kingdom	M3.0	138 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	—	36 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (5°C)	4.3 in
February	41°F (5°C)	3.2 in	Coldest
March	44°F (7°C)	3.1 in
April	47°F (8°C)	2.4 in
May	52°F (11°C)	2.5 in
June	58°F (14°C)	2.3 in	Driest
July	61°F (16°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	61°F (16°C)	3.0 in
September	57°F (14°C)	3.1 in
October	52°F (11°C)	3.9 in
November	46°F (8°C)	4.2 in
December	43°F (6°C)	4.4 in	Wettest

Honiton has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 41°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.4") and June the driest (2.3").

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