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Preston, United Kingdom
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3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
313,332
Population
5,706/sq mi density
112 ft
Elevation
34 meters
49°F
Avg Temperature
9°C
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$47,262 median income, 6.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$231,694 home value, $1,182/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Preston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 54.9 sq mi (142.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,706/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.7628°N, 2.7045°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.4 in |
Preston has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.6") and May the driest (2.4").