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Looe, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,112 Population 2/sq mi density
131 ft Elevation 40 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
$44,453 median income, 4.6% unemployment
D
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$368,220 home value, $1,111/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Looe 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 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Area3,058.0 sq mi (7,920.3 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates50.3578°N, 4.4542°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.8"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Feb 20, 2014.

Nov 10, 1996 19 km S of St Just, United Kingdom M4.1 95 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 114 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 73 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 132 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 132 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 127 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 63 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 132 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 93 km
Jan 19, 2001 53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M3.2 100 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 71 km
Mar 23, 1998 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom M2.9 130 km
Sep 5, 1999 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom M2.9 41 km
Feb 8, 1998 18 km SW of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.9 86 km
Jun 16, 1991 17 km SSW of Wembury, United Kingdom M2.8 28 km
May 31, 1998 38 km WNW of Northam, United Kingdom M2.8 94 km
Mar 23, 2008 38 km NW of St Just, United Kingdom M2.8 113 km
Jun 23, 2011 4 km WSW of Bovey Tracey, United Kingdom M2.7 56 km
Apr 2, 2000 33 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.7 87 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 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 4.6 in
February 42°F (6°C) 3.5 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.7 in
December 44°F (7°C) 5.0 in Wettest

Looe has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 42°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (2.4").

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