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King's Lynn, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
46,093 Population 8,173/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$46,780 median income, 4.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$343,422 home value, $1,170/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher
King's Lynn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area5.6 sq mi (14.6 km²)
Population Density8,173/sq mi
Coordinates52.7517°N, 0.3952°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.3"
36% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.36"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 9, 2018.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 87 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 52 km
May 16, 1998 45 km ENE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M4.2 126 km
Aug 6, 2015 59 km ENE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M4.2 128 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 85 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 118 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 146 km
Dec 21, 2000 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom M4.0 95 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 75 km
May 2, 1995 51 km NE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M3.7 127 km
Sep 20, 1994 55 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.6 118 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 113 km
Sep 27, 2003 North Sea M3.5 145 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 76 km
Aug 12, 2005 82 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.4 145 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 51 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 76 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 36 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 124 km
Apr 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Middle Rasen, United Kingdom M3.1 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.3 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in

King's Lynn has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.6").

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