Sturminster Newton, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

3,501 Population 3/sq mi density

203 ft Elevation 62 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

Sturminster Newton 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	203 ft (62 m)
Area	1,308.1 sq mi (3,388.0 km²)
Population Density	3/sq mi
Coordinates	50.9268°N, 2.3052°W
Timezone	Europe/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.6"

15% above US avg

Snowfall 4.1"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.66"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 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	133 km
Feb 17, 2018	5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom	M4.3	140 km
Feb 20, 2014	17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom	M4.1	138 km
Jul 14, 2011	62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom	M3.9	142 km
May 12, 1994	4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom	M3.7	130 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.7	51 km
Jan 1, 1994	Wales-England region, United Kingdom	M3.6	88 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.6	51 km
Aug 17, 1995	28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom	M3.6	149 km
Feb 12, 2002	1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom	M3.5	108 km
Oct 10, 2001	2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom	M3.5	94 km
Feb 24, 2023	1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom	M3.4	114 km
Jun 20, 2002	3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom	M3.4	89 km
Sep 23, 1992	1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom	M3.3	83 km
Feb 27, 2019	3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom	M3.3	144 km
Jul 30, 1999	2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom	M3.3	105 km
Sep 9, 1995	0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom	M3.3	102 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.3	51 km
Oct 16, 1997	4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom	M3.2	96 km
Sep 17, 1993	3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom	M3.2	145 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	—	68 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	3.5 in	Coldest
February	41°F (5°C)	2.6 in
March	43°F (6°C)	2.6 in
April	46°F (8°C)	2.1 in
May	52°F (11°C)	2.1 in
June	57°F (14°C)	2.2 in
July	60°F (16°C)	1.8 in	Driest
August	61°F (16°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
September	57°F (14°C)	2.7 in
October	52°F (11°C)	3.1 in
November	46°F (8°C)	3.2 in
December	42°F (6°C)	3.7 in	Wettest

Sturminster Newton has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.8").

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