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Princetown, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,366 Population 3/sq mi density
1,375 ft Elevation 419 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$49,070 median income, 3.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$394,080 home value, $1,227/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Princetown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,375 ft (419 m)
Area529.3 sq mi (1,370.8 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates50.5439°N, 3.9886°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.2"
45% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.95"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 147 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 131 km
Nov 10, 1996 19 km S of St Just, United Kingdom M4.1 134 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 92 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 70 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 93 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 93 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 92 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 64 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 138 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 125 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 130 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 93 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 55 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 139 km
Jan 19, 2001 53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M3.2 135 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 37 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 135 km
Sep 5, 1999 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom M2.9 41 km
Feb 8, 1998 18 km SW of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.9 125 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 70 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 6.5 in
February 39°F (4°C) 4.9 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 4.7 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
May 49°F (10°C) 3.4 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
July 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
September 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
October 49°F (10°C) 5.5 in
November 44°F (7°C) 6.0 in
December 41°F (5°C) 6.6 in Wettest

Princetown has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 39°F in February to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.6") and July the driest (3.0").

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