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Okehampton, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.1 /5.0
B Good
7,647 Population 14/sq mi density
512 ft Elevation 156 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$49,070 median income, 3.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$394,080 home value, $1,227/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Okehampton 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 252 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation512 ft (156 m)
Area529.3 sq mi (1,370.8 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates50.7384°N, 4.0016°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 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 M4.5 126 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 110 km
Nov 10, 1996 19 km S of St Just, United Kingdom M4.1 145 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 70 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 56 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 82 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 85 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 74 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 82 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 119 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 106 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 M3.4 132 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 82 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 42 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 120 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 47 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 116 km
Mar 23, 1998 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom M2.9 95 km
Aug 17, 1992 1 km E of Machen, United Kingdom M2.9 114 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 — 76 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 40°F (5°C) 3.9 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
June 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 60°F (15°C) 3.3 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
October 51°F (11°C) 4.7 in
November 46°F (8°C) 5.2 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.4 in Wettest

Okehampton has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 40°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (2.7").

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