Parkstone, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

9,593 Population 105/sq mi density

197 ft Elevation 60 meters

51°F Avg Temperature 10°C

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$47,616 median income, 5.7% unemployment

Affordability

1.8 / 5.0

$410,625 home value, $1,190/mo rent

B+

Education

3.6 / 5.0

32.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Parkstone experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	50.6°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	197 ft (60 m)
Area	91.0 sq mi (235.8 km²)
Population Density	105/sq mi
Coordinates	50.7299°N, 1.9449°W
Timezone	Europe/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"

17% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.86"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Jul 14, 2011	62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom	M3.9	109 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.7	83 km
May 12, 1994	4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom	M3.7	145 km
Jan 1, 1994	Wales-England region, United Kingdom	M3.6	121 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.6	83 km
Feb 12, 2002	1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom	M3.5	141 km
Oct 10, 2001	2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom	M3.5	127 km
Feb 24, 2023	1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom	M3.4	146 km
Jun 20, 2002	3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom	M3.4	122 km
Sep 9, 1995	0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom	M3.3	75 km
Feb 27, 2019	3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom	M3.3	127 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.3	83 km
Jul 30, 1999	2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom	M3.3	138 km
Sep 23, 1992	1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom	M3.3	110 km
Oct 16, 1997	4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom	M3.2	111 km
Jan 28, 2002	1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom	M3.0	130 km
May 19, 2019	7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom	M3.0	18 km
Nov 26, 1991	50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France	M3.0	69 km
Jun 17, 1999	7 km NNE of Ross on Wye, United Kingdom	M3.0	143 km
Aug 17, 1992	1 km E of Machen, United Kingdom	M2.9	127 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	—	79 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	3.5 in
February	41°F (5°C)	2.5 in	Coldest
March	44°F (7°C)	2.5 in
April	47°F (8°C)	2.0 in
May	53°F (12°C)	1.9 in
June	58°F (15°C)	2.1 in
July	63°F (17°C)	1.5 in	Warmest, Driest
August	62°F (17°C)	2.1 in
September	58°F (14°C)	2.8 in
October	52°F (11°C)	3.3 in
November	46°F (8°C)	3.5 in
December	43°F (6°C)	3.9 in	Wettest

Parkstone has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 41°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.5").

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