Moretonhampstead, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,339 Population 114/sq mi density

663 ft Elevation 202 meters

49°F Avg Temperature 10°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.3 / 5.0

$44,971 median income, 3.7% unemployment

Affordability

1.9 / 5.0

$379,312 home value, $1,124/mo rent

B+

Education

3.6 / 5.0

32.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Moretonhampstead experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	49.4°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	663 ft (202 m)
Area	11.7 sq mi (30.3 km²)
Population Density	114/sq mi
Coordinates	50.6608°N, 3.7650°W
Timezone	Europe/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.8"

18% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 5.39"

Driest Month (Jul) 2.36"

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	132 km
Feb 17, 2018	5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom	M4.3	118 km
Feb 20, 2014	17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom	M4.1	83 km
May 31, 2001	20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom	M4.0	75 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.7	73 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.6	73 km
Jan 1, 1994	Wales-England region, United Kingdom	M3.6	74 km
Aug 17, 1995	28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom	M3.6	75 km
Feb 12, 2002	1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom	M3.5	121 km
Oct 10, 2001	2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom	M3.5	107 km
Jun 20, 2002	3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom	M3.4	112 km
Feb 24, 2023	1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom	M3.4	134 km
Sep 23, 1992	1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom	M3.3	35 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.3	73 km
Jul 30, 1999	2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom	M3.3	121 km
Oct 16, 1997	4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom	M3.2	29 km
May 19, 2019	7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom	M3.0	134 km
Jan 28, 2002	1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom	M3.0	116 km
Sep 5, 1999	15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom	M2.9	56 km
Aug 17, 1992	1 km E of Machen, United Kingdom	M2.9	113 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	—	57 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	5.3 in
February	41°F (5°C)	4.1 in	Coldest
March	43°F (6°C)	3.7 in
April	46°F (8°C)	2.8 in
May	51°F (11°C)	2.8 in
June	56°F (13°C)	2.6 in
July	60°F (16°C)	2.4 in	Warmest, Driest
August	60°F (15°C)	3.0 in
September	56°F (13°C)	3.5 in
October	51°F (11°C)	4.5 in
November	46°F (8°C)	4.7 in
December	43°F (6°C)	5.4 in	Wettest

Moretonhampstead has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 41°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (2.4").

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