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Plympton, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.2 /5.0
B Good
8,892 Population 216/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$44,686 median income, 5.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$269,232 home value, $1,117/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Plympton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area41.1 sq mi (106.4 km²)
Population Density216/sq mi
Coordinates50.3907°N, 4.0602°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.6"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 17, 2018.

Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 149 km
Nov 10, 1996 19 km S of St Just, United Kingdom M4.1 122 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 108 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 80 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 109 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 110 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 109 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 49 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 142 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 148 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 109 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 72 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 43 km
Jan 19, 2001 53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M3.2 119 km
Sep 5, 1999 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom M2.9 25 km
Feb 8, 1998 18 km SW of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.9 112 km
Mar 23, 1998 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom M2.9 102 km
Aug 17, 1992 1 km E of Machen, United Kingdom M2.9 149 km
Mar 23, 2008 38 km NW of St Just, United Kingdom M2.8 140 km
Jun 16, 1991 17 km SSW of Wembury, United Kingdom M2.8 25 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 42°F (6°C) 4.8 in
February 42°F (6°C) 3.7 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.7 in
December 44°F (7°C) 5.1 in Wettest

Plympton has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 42°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (2.2").

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