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Sark, Guernsey

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600 Population 89/sq mi density
325 ft Elevation 99 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Sark experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation325 ft (99 m)
Area6.8 sq mi (17.6 km²)
Population Density89/sq mi
Coordinates49.4333°N, 2.3562°W
TimezoneEurope/Guernsey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.6"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

83 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M0.0 on May 19, 2019.

Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 39 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 138 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 139 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 32 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 98 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 48 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 120 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 141 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 112 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 96 km
Sep 17, 1994 33 km NE of Plouézec, France M3.4 60 km
Dec 7, 1998 0 km SE of Cherrueix, France M3.4 104 km
Jun 22, 1997 13 km SSE of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.4 46 km
Jul 23, 2014 France M3.3 50 km
Aug 29, 2001 5 km ENE of Saint-Lô, France M3.3 102 km
Sep 22, 1991 5 km ENE of Neulliac, France M3.3 150 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 142 km
Jul 14, 1998 7 km NNE of Poullaouen, France M3.2 147 km
Feb 12, 1990 1 km N of Lanmeur, France M3.2 131 km
May 30, 2001 3 km SW of Quintin, France M3.2 124 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 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 4.0 in
February 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in Warmest
September 60°F (15°C) 2.7 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in Wettest
December 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in

Sark has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 44°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (1.5").

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