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Portesham, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
566 Population 79/sq mi density
246 ft Elevation 75 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$47,577 median income, 4.0% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$424,950 home value, $1,189/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Portesham experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 272 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Area7.1 sq mi (18.5 km²)
Population Density79/sq mi
Coordinates50.6707°N, 2.5639°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.09"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 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 M4.5 146 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 148 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 136 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 143 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 55 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 55 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 91 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 116 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 124 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 108 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 133 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 106 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 70 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 122 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 119 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 55 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 67 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 51 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 114 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 86 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 — 36 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.1 in Wettest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in Coldest
March 44°F (6°C) 2.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
December 43°F (6°C) 4.0 in

Portesham has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 41°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (2.1").

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