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Merton, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.1 /5.0
B Good
740 Population 1/sq mi density
190 ft Elevation 58 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
B
Overall
3.1 / 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
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$773,929 home value, $1,249/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Merton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Area869.2 sq mi (2,251.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates50.8833°N, 4.1000°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.00"
Driest Month (May) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 113 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 95 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 54 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 43 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 82 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 66 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 82 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 102 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 97 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 108 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 122 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 104 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 109 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 44 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 82 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 63 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 107 km
Aug 17, 1992 1 km E of Machen, United Kingdom M2.9 105 km
Mar 23, 1998 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom M2.9 106 km
Sep 5, 1999 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom M2.9 79 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 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 4.9 in
February 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in Driest
June 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.5 in
November 46°F (8°C) 5.0 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.0 in Wettest

Merton has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 41°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and May the driest (2.5").

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