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Rock, United Kingdom

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2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,203 Population 229/sq mi density
151 ft Elevation 46 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$44,453 median income, 4.6% unemployment
D
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$368,220 home value, $1,111/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Rock experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Area5.3 sq mi (13.6 km²)
Population Density229/sq mi
Coordinates50.5498°N, 4.9046°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.6"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.53"
Driest Month (May) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 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 M4.3 150 km
Nov 10, 1996 19 km S of St Just, United Kingdom M4.1 84 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 104 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 52 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 148 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 101 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 133 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 148 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 108 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 148 km
Jan 19, 2001 53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M3.2 111 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 102 km
Sep 5, 1999 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom M2.9 79 km
Feb 8, 1998 18 km SW of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.9 80 km
May 31, 1998 38 km WNW of Northam, United Kingdom M2.8 73 km
Jun 16, 1991 17 km SSW of Wembury, United Kingdom M2.8 66 km
Mar 23, 2008 38 km NW of St Just, United Kingdom M2.8 83 km
Apr 2, 2000 33 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.7 93 km
Jun 23, 2011 4 km WSW of Bovey Tracey, United Kingdom M2.7 83 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 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in
February 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
May 53°F (11°C) 2.1 in Driest
June 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
August 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in

Rock has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 43°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and May the driest (2.1").

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