Lymington, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

16,446 Population 42/sq mi density

3 ft Elevation 1 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.4 / 5.0

$48,985 median income, 3.8% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$485,776 home value, $1,225/mo rent

Education

3.5 / 5.0

31.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Lymington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	52.8°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	228 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3 ft (1 m)
Area	390.8 sq mi (1,012.2 km²)
Population Density	42/sq mi
Coordinates	50.7592°N, 1.5383°W
Timezone	Europe/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"

7% above US avg

Snowfall 4.1"

Wettest Month (Nov) 3.50"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.0 on May 19, 2019.

Oct 6, 1999	34 km NNW of Fécamp, France	M4.6	150 km
Jul 14, 2011	62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom	M3.9	91 km
May 12, 1994	4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom	M3.7	140 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.7	108 km
Jan 1, 1994	Wales-England region, United Kingdom	M3.6	144 km
Sep 23, 2003	41 km WNW of Étretat, France	M3.6	133 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.6	108 km
Oct 10, 2001	2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom	M3.5	146 km
Jun 20, 2002	3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom	M3.4	140 km
Sep 23, 1992	1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom	M3.3	138 km
Sep 9, 1995	0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom	M3.3	46 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.3	108 km
Feb 27, 2019	3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom	M3.3	100 km
Oct 16, 1997	4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom	M3.2	140 km
May 19, 2019	7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom	M3.0	31 km
Nov 26, 1991	50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France	M3.0	71 km
Jan 28, 2002	1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom	M3.0	148 km
Aug 26, 2002	40 km NNW of Étretat, France	M3.0	134 km
Mar 23, 1998	11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom	M2.9	81 km
Feb 11, 1998	4 km SE of Newport, United Kingdom	M2.9	133 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	—	107 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	3.4 in
February	41°F (5°C)	2.4 in	Coldest
March	44°F (7°C)	2.5 in
April	47°F (8°C)	1.9 in
May	53°F (12°C)	1.8 in
June	58°F (15°C)	2.1 in
July	62°F (17°C)	1.5 in	Warmest, Driest
August	62°F (17°C)	2.1 in
September	58°F (14°C)	2.6 in
October	52°F (11°C)	3.2 in
November	46°F (8°C)	3.5 in	Wettest
December	43°F (6°C)	3.4 in

Lymington has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 41°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (1.5").

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