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Mendip, United Kingdom

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3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
110,000 Population 69/sq mi density
961 ft Elevation 293 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,944 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$249,800 home value, $1,249/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Mendip experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation961 ft (293 m)
Area1,596.6 sq mi (4,135.2 km²)
Population Density69/sq mi
Coordinates51.2372°N, 2.6266°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.6"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.09"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 146 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 122 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 92 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 101 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 108 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 146 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 135 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 30 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 111 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 30 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 55 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 53 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 67 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 73 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 48 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 133 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 126 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 64 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 69 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 30 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 86 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 4.0 in
February 40°F (4°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in Driest
May 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.3 in
August 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
December 42°F (5°C) 4.1 in Wettest

Mendip has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (2.3").

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