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Sherston, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,449 Population 2/sq mi density
381 ft Elevation 116 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$48,020 median income, 3.7% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$417,149 home value, $1,201/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Sherston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days220 days/yr

Geography

Elevation381 ft (116 m)
Area728.3 sq mi (1,886.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates51.5721°N, 2.2128°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 106 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 98 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 96 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 115 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 137 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 89 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 141 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 76 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 64 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 148 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 89 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 76 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 69 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 73 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 133 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 70 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 60 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 107 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 69 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 140 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 — 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 3.3 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in Wettest

Sherston has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (2.0").

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