Sherborne, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

9,523 Population 7/sq mi density

190 ft Elevation 58 meters

51°F Avg Temperature 11°C

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.3 / 5.0

$47,577 median income, 4.0% unemployment

Affordability

1.6 / 5.0

$424,950 home value, $1,189/mo rent

B+

Education

3.5 / 5.0

31.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Sherborne experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	51.4°F
	5% below US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	190 ft (58 m)
Area	1,308.1 sq mi (3,388.0 km²)
Population Density	7/sq mi
Coordinates	50.9460°N, 2.5178°W
Timezone	Europe/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.6"

15% above US avg

Snowfall 4.1"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.54"

Driest Month (Jul) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Oct 25, 1999	10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom	M4.5	122 km
Feb 17, 2018	5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom	M4.3	127 km
Feb 20, 2014	17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom	M4.1	124 km
May 12, 1994	4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom	M3.7	134 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.7	36 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.6	36 km
Jan 1, 1994	Wales-England region, United Kingdom	M3.6	74 km
Aug 17, 1995	28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom	M3.6	140 km
Feb 12, 2002	1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom	M3.5	98 km
Oct 10, 2001	2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom	M3.5	83 km
Feb 24, 2023	1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom	M3.4	105 km
Jun 20, 2002	3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom	M3.4	79 km
Sep 23, 1992	1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom	M3.3	68 km
Sep 9, 1995	0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom	M3.3	117 km
Jul 30, 1999	2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom	M3.3	95 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.3	36 km
Oct 16, 1997	4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom	M3.2	85 km
Sep 17, 1993	3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom	M3.2	140 km
Jan 28, 2002	1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom	M3.0	88 km
Nov 26, 1991	50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France	M3.0	107 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	—	60 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	3.4 in	Coldest
February	41°F (5°C)	2.6 in
March	44°F (7°C)	2.5 in
April	47°F (8°C)	2.1 in
May	53°F (11°C)	2.1 in
June	58°F (14°C)	2.2 in
July	60°F (16°C)	2.1 in	Driest
August	61°F (16°C)	2.3 in	Warmest
September	57°F (14°C)	2.6 in
October	52°F (11°C)	3.0 in
November	46°F (8°C)	3.0 in
December	43°F (6°C)	3.5 in	Wettest

Sherborne has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (2.1").

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