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Horncastle, United Kingdom

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2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,815 Population 3,084/sq mi density
108 ft Elevation 33 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$40,025 median income, 5.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$283,999 home value, $1,001/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Horncastle experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 289 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density3,084/sq mi
Coordinates53.2078°N, 0.1172°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.7"
32% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.48"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

46 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 26 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 113 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 143 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 64 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 66 km
Dec 21, 2000 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom M4.0 112 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 144 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 67 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 140 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 129 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 147 km
Sep 20, 1994 55 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.6 136 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 70 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 138 km
Jun 21, 1998 74 km E of Flamborough, United Kingdom M3.5 121 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 68 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 94 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 131 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 89 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.0 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
September 56°F (14°C) 2.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.5 in Wettest

Horncastle has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 38°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.7").

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