Swaffham, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

8,565 Population 749/sq mi density
249 ft Elevation 76 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Swaffham experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average49.2°F
9% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Area11.4 sq mi (29.6 km²)
Population Density749/sq mi
Coordinates52.6477°N, 0.6857°E
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.3"
31% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.68"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 9, 2018.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 108 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 32 km
May 16, 1998 45 km ENE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M4.2 110 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 106 km
Aug 6, 2015 59 km ENE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M4.2 116 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 149 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 134 km
Dec 21, 2000 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom M4.0 88 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 136 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 95 km
May 2, 1995 51 km NE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M3.7 112 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 135 km
Sep 20, 1994 55 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.6 109 km
Sep 27, 2003 North Sea M3.5 131 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 96 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 59 km
Aug 12, 2005 82 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.4 136 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 71 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 56 km
Jul 16, 2007 91 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.3 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 62°F (16°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 62°F (16°C) 2.3 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.5 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.7 in Wettest
December 40°F (5°C) 2.4 in

Swaffham has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.8").

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