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Minehead, United Kingdom

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3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
11,981 Population 8/sq mi density
95 ft Elevation 29 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$46,074 median income, 3.9% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$354,599 home value, $1,152/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Minehead 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 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area1,596.6 sq mi (4,135.2 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates51.2045°N, 3.4828°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.61"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 128 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 70 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 63 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 51 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 87 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 37 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 138 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 11 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 37 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 148 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 57 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 43 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 49 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 71 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 37 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 32 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 124 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 57 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 80 km
Sep 17, 1993 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom M3.2 122 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 — 85 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 4.2 in
February 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in Driest
May 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.6 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 4.3 in

Minehead has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 41°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.6") and April the driest (2.3").

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