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Porlock, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,213 Population 1/sq mi density
115 ft Elevation 35 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$46,074 median income, 3.9% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$354,599 home value, $1,152/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Porlock 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 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area1,596.6 sq mi (4,135.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates51.2089°N, 3.5956°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.4"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.71"
Driest Month (May) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 130 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 70 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 60 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 43 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 45 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 137 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 15 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 45 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 148 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 60 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 47 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 54 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 73 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 45 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 33 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 125 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 60 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 81 km
Sep 17, 1993 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom M3.2 125 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 — 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.5 in
February 40°F (4°C) 3.9 in Coldest
March 42°F (6°C) 4.1 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in Driest
June 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 60°F (15°C) 3.7 in
September 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
October 51°F (10°C) 4.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 5.7 in Wettest
December 42°F (6°C) 5.6 in

Porlock has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 40°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.7") and May the driest (2.8").

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