Long Melford, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

2,898 Population 10/sq mi density

118 ft Elevation 36 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$43,058 median income, 4.2% unemployment

Affordability

1.1 / 5.0

$421,316 home value, $1,076/mo rent

Education

3.4 / 5.0

29.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Long Melford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	51.8°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	118 ft (36 m)
Area	299.0 sq mi (774.4 km²)
Population Density	10/sq mi
Coordinates	52.0748°N, 0.7164°W
Timezone	Europe/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"

15% below US avg

Snowfall 2.8"

Wettest Month (Nov) 2.36"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 27, 2019.

Apr 28, 2007	1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom	M4.6	112 km
Feb 15, 1994	7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom	M4.4	35 km
Oct 28, 2001	5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom	M4.2	137 km
May 16, 1998	45 km ENE of Hemsby, United Kingdom	M4.2	140 km
Jan 23, 2007	57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom	M4.1	108 km
Dec 21, 2000	38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom	M4.0	141 km
Sep 15, 1994	38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom	M3.9	89 km
Jan 28, 2015	2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom	M3.8	121 km
May 2, 1995	51 km NE of Hemsby, United Kingdom	M3.7	147 km
May 22, 2015	3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom	M3.7	99 km
Apr 18, 2014	3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom	M3.5	122 km
Mar 3, 2009	1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom	M3.5	111 km
Jan 30, 2002	25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom	M3.4	128 km
Feb 17, 1992	1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom	M3.4	66 km
Jan 21, 1999	4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom	M3.3	114 km
Feb 27, 2019	3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom	M3.3	119 km
May 4, 1990	0 km NE of Coquelles, France	M3.1	147 km
Sep 6, 1993	35 km E of Caister-on-Sea, United Kingdom	M3.0	124 km
Nov 25, 1998	26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France	M3.0	133 km
Nov 5, 1994	5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom	M3.0	39 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	—	132 km
1911	FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND	Meteorological	0.9 m	—	114 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (5°C)	2.0 in
February	39°F (4°C)	1.4 in	Coldest, Driest
March	43°F (6°C)	1.7 in
April	46°F (8°C)	1.7 in
May	52°F (11°C)	1.7 in
June	58°F (14°C)	2.1 in
July	62°F (17°C)	1.7 in	Warmest
August	62°F (17°C)	1.9 in
September	57°F (14°C)	2.1 in
October	51°F (10°C)	2.2 in
November	44°F (7°C)	2.4 in	Wettest
December	41°F (5°C)	2.1 in

Long Melford has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.4").

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