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Selsey, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,550 Population 2,226/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$44,785 median income, 4.6% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$572,841 home value, $1,120/mo rent
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Selsey experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 278 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area4.7 sq mi (12.3 km²)
Population Density2,226/sq mi
Coordinates50.7350°N, 0.7898°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.62"
Driest Month (May) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.0 on May 19, 2019.

Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 106 km
Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 132 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 141 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 68 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 143 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 104 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 124 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 144 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 117 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 63 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 8 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 144 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 94 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 93 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 78 km
Jul 16, 2005 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom M2.9 41 km
Jan 27, 2015 1 km ENE of Winchester, United Kingdom M2.9 52 km
Mar 18, 2001 8 km W of Marlborough, United Kingdom M2.9 107 km
Mar 23, 1998 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom M2.9 133 km
Dec 31, 1992 38 km WNW of Étretat, France M2.8 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.9 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m — 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in Wettest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.7 in
April 47°F (9°C) 2.0 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in Driest
June 58°F (15°C) 2.0 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in

Selsey has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 41°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.6") and May the driest (1.8").

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