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Ilfracombe, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

4.1 /5.0
A Great
11,184 Population 10,754/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,944 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$249,800 home value, $1,249/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Ilfracombe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density10,754/sq mi
Coordinates51.2093°N, 4.1134°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.5"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.51"
Driest Month (May) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 145 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 80 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 60 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 17 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 46 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 80 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 80 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 138 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 49 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 74 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 81 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 94 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 82 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 55 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 137 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 80 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 83 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 92 km
Sep 17, 1993 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom M3.2 145 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 82 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 — 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 5.2 in
February 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in Driest
June 56°F (14°C) 2.8 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
September 56°F (14°C) 4.0 in
October 51°F (11°C) 4.8 in
November 46°F (8°C) 5.5 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 5.4 in

Ilfracombe has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 41°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.5") and May the driest (2.5").

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