Stroud, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0

B Good

60,155 Population 254/sq mi density

272 ft Elevation 83 meters

51°F Avg Temperature 11°C

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.3 / 5.0

$49,944 median income, 4.8% unemployment

Affordability

1.7 / 5.0

$440,359 home value, $1,249/mo rent

Education

4.1 / 5.0

38.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Stroud 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 221 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	51.3°F
	5% below US avg
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	221 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	272 ft (83 m)
Area	237.1 sq mi (614.0 km²)
Population Density	254/sq mi
Coordinates	51.7500°N, 2.2000°W
Timezone	Europe/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.5"

1% below US avg

Snowfall 4.6"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.39"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

52 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002	2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom	M4.8	86 km
Apr 2, 1990	4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom	M4.7	83 km
Oct 25, 1999	10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom	M4.5	93 km
Feb 17, 2018	5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom	M4.3	114 km
Feb 20, 2014	17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom	M4.1	142 km
Sep 23, 2000	1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom	M4.0	71 km
Mar 7, 1996	3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom	M3.8	122 km
Jan 28, 2015	2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom	M3.8	148 km
May 12, 1994	4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom	M3.7	49 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.7	91 km
May 30, 2022	2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom	M3.6	129 km
Jan 1, 1994	Wales-England region, United Kingdom	M3.6	99 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.6	91 km
Oct 10, 2001	2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom	M3.5	73 km
Apr 18, 2014	3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom	M3.5	147 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	118 km
Feb 24, 2023	1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom	M3.4	66 km
Jun 20, 2002	3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom	M3.4	64 km
Jun 16, 1991	11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom	M3.3	93 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	—	150 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (5°C)	3.2 in
February	40°F (4°C)	2.3 in	Coldest
March	43°F (6°C)	2.6 in
April	46°F (8°C)	2.2 in
May	53°F (11°C)	2.2 in
June	58°F (14°C)	2.6 in
July	60°F (16°C)	2.0 in	Driest
August	61°F (16°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
September	57°F (14°C)	2.9 in
October	51°F (11°C)	2.8 in
November	45°F (7°C)	3.0 in
December	41°F (5°C)	3.4 in	Wettest

Stroud has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (2.0").

View full weather details →