Paignton, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

49,886 Population 1,011/sq mi density

26 ft Elevation 8 meters

51°F Avg Temperature 11°C

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Overall

2.9 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$42,536 median income, 5.5% unemployment

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Affordability

2.7 / 5.0

$297,740 home value, $1,063/mo rent

Education

3.0 / 5.0

25.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Paignton 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 268 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	51.0°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	26 ft (8 m)
Area	49.3 sq mi (127.7 km²)
Population Density	1,011/sq mi
Coordinates	50.4357°N, 3.5679°W
Timezone	Europe/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.3"

2% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 4.53"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.0 on May 19, 2019.

Feb 17, 2018	5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom	M4.3	145 km
Feb 20, 2014	17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom	M4.1	111 km
May 31, 2001	20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom	M4.0	100 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.7	84 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.6	84 km
Aug 17, 1995	28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom	M3.6	53 km
Jan 1, 1994	Wales-England region, United Kingdom	M3.6	96 km
Oct 10, 2001	2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom	M3.5	127 km
Feb 12, 2002	1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom	M3.5	142 km
Jun 20, 2002	3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom	M3.4	130 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.3	84 km
Jul 30, 1999	2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom	M3.3	142 km
Sep 23, 1992	1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom	M3.3	54 km
Oct 16, 1997	4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom	M3.2	9 km
Jan 19, 2001	53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom	M3.2	147 km
Nov 26, 1991	50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France	M3.0	137 km
May 19, 2019	7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom	M3.0	121 km
Jan 28, 2002	1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom	M3.0	136 km
Feb 8, 1998	18 km SW of Mullion, United Kingdom	M2.9	145 km
Feb 11, 1998	4 km SE of Newport, United Kingdom	M2.9	133 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	—	41 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	43°F (6°C)	3.5 in	Coldest
March	45°F (7°C)	3.1 in
April	47°F (9°C)	2.3 in
May	53°F (11°C)	2.4 in
June	58°F (14°C)	2.2 in
July	61°F (16°C)	1.9 in	Warmest, Driest
August	61°F (16°C)	2.6 in
September	58°F (14°C)	2.9 in
October	53°F (11°C)	3.7 in
November	47°F (9°C)	3.8 in
December	44°F (7°C)	4.5 in	Wettest

Paignton has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 43°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (1.9").

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