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Lapford, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0
B Good
867 Population 2/sq mi density
374 ft Elevation 114 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$46,982 median income, 3.3% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$385,724 home value, $1,175/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Lapford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation374 ft (114 m)
Area483.8 sq mi (1,252.9 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates50.8592°N, 3.8054°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.7"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.28"
Driest Month (May) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 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 M4.5 110 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 96 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 61 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 63 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 63 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 97 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 63 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 55 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 88 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 101 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 94 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 114 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 63 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 24 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 101 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 48 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 97 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 140 km
Sep 5, 1999 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom M2.9 77 km
Feb 11, 1998 4 km SE of Newport, United Kingdom M2.9 99 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 — 69 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.2 in
February 41°F (5°C) 3.7 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in Driest
June 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in
October 51°F (11°C) 4.6 in
November 46°F (8°C) 5.1 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.3 in Wettest

Lapford has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 41°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.3") and May the driest (2.8").

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