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New Romney, United Kingdom

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2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
9,674 Population 38/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$49,357 median income, 5.8% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$389,962 home value, $1,234/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.4% bachelor's degree or higher
New Romney experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area255.9 sq mi (662.7 km²)
Population Density38/sq mi
Coordinates50.9860°N, 0.9412°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.7"
30% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.99"
Driest Month (May) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 27, 2019.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 12 km
Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 113 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 111 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 74 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 93 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 57 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 50 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 77 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 22 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 134 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 90 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 130 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 56 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 124 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 61 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 124 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 85 km
Nov 5, 1994 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom M3.0 144 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 76 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1858 NORTH SEA Unknown 6.0 m — 47 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m — 24 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 1.8 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in Driest
June 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in Wettest
November 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in

New Romney has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and May the driest (1.6").

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