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Leiston, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,495 Population 9/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 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
$46,727 median income, 4.9% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$365,261 home value, $1,168/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Leiston 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 295 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average49.6°F
8% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area719.8 sq mi (1,864.2 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates52.2061°N, 1.5776°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.5"
41% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.40"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 6, 2015.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 131 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 53 km
Aug 6, 2015 59 km ENE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M4.2 115 km
May 16, 1998 45 km ENE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M4.2 91 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 73 km
Dec 21, 2000 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom M4.0 115 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 66 km
May 2, 1995 51 km NE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M3.7 101 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 101 km
Sep 20, 1994 55 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.6 122 km
Sep 27, 2003 North Sea M3.5 122 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 124 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 116 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 109 km
Aug 12, 2005 82 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.4 143 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 133 km
Jul 16, 2007 91 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.3 143 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 142 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 141 km
Nov 5, 1994 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom M3.0 27 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1858 NORTH SEA Unknown 6.0 m — 131 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m — 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.4 in
June 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
July 62°F (16°C) 1.9 in
August 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in

Leiston has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.3").

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