Launceston, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

8,910 Population 3/sq mi density

443 ft Elevation 135 meters

50°F Avg Temperature 10°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$44,453 median income, 4.6% unemployment

Affordability

2.0 / 5.0

$368,220 home value, $1,111/mo rent

Education

3.4 / 5.0

30.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Launceston 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 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	49.7°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	42°F (5°C)
July Average	60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	443 ft (135 m)
Area	3,058.0 sq mi (7,920.3 km²)
Population Density	3/sq mi
Coordinates	50.6370°N, 4.3601°W
Timezone	Europe/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"

14% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 5.16"

Driest Month (May) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 17, 2018.

Oct 25, 1999	10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom	M4.5	145 km
Feb 17, 2018	5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom	M4.3	126 km
Nov 10, 1996	19 km S of St Just, United Kingdom	M4.1	118 km
Feb 20, 2014	17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom	M4.1	82 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	109 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.6	109 km
Jan 1, 1994	Wales-England region, United Kingdom	M3.6	98 km
Aug 17, 1995	28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom	M3.6	83 km
Feb 12, 2002	1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom	M3.5	141 km
Oct 10, 2001	2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom	M3.5	130 km
Jun 20, 2002	3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom	M3.4	137 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.3	109 km
Sep 23, 1992	1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom	M3.3	69 km
Jul 30, 1999	2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom	M3.3	142 km
Jan 19, 2001	53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom	M3.2	131 km
Oct 16, 1997	4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom	M3.2	65 km
Jan 28, 2002	1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom	M3.0	139 km
Sep 5, 1999	15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom	M2.9	59 km
Feb 8, 1998	18 km SW of Mullion, United Kingdom	M2.9	111 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	—	97 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (5°C)	4.9 in
February	41°F (5°C)	3.6 in	Coldest
March	44°F (7°C)	3.3 in
April	46°F (8°C)	2.7 in
May	51°F (11°C)	2.6 in	Driest
June	56°F (13°C)	2.7 in
July	60°F (16°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	60°F (15°C)	3.0 in
September	56°F (13°C)	3.4 in
October	52°F (11°C)	4.5 in
November	46°F (8°C)	5.0 in
December	43°F (6°C)	5.2 in	Wettest

Launceston has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 41°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and May the driest (2.6").

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