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Nelson, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0
B Good
29,317 Population 16,378/sq mi density
558 ft Elevation 170 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$38,515 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$174,832 home value, $963/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Nelson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average47.1°F
13% below US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation558 ft (170 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density16,378/sq mi
Coordinates53.8333°N, 2.2000°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.5"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.63"
Driest Month (May) 2.95"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

45 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 146 km
Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 132 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 40 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 142 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 149 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 126 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 39 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 122 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 65 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 42 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 104 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 110 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 52 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 40 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 33 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 40 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 113 km
Feb 10, 1994 2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom M3.3 142 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 96 km
Sep 1, 1999 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom M3.3 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.6 in
March 41°F (5°C) 4.3 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in Driest
June 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 58°F (15°C) 4.2 in
September 54°F (12°C) 4.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.4 in
November 42°F (6°C) 5.6 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 5.6 in

Nelson has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 37°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and May the driest (3.0").

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