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Northam, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

4.1 /5.0
A Great
7,668 Population 9/sq mi density
203 ft Elevation 62 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,944 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$249,800 home value, $1,249/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Northam experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Area869.2 sq mi (2,251.3 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates51.0333°N, 4.2167°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.80"
Driest Month (May) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 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 M4.5 101 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 81 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 37 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 33 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 87 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 87 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 121 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 63 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 91 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 100 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 113 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 99 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 53 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 101 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 87 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 81 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 100 km
Feb 11, 1998 4 km SE of Newport, United Kingdom M2.9 106 km
Sep 5, 1999 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom M2.9 97 km
Mar 23, 1998 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom M2.9 119 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 — 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.5 in
February 42°F (6°C) 3.1 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
May 53°F (11°C) 2.2 in Driest
June 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
October 53°F (11°C) 4.3 in
November 47°F (9°C) 4.8 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 4.7 in

Northam has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 42°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and May the driest (2.2").

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