Swanage, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

10,454 Population 8/sq mi density

16 ft Elevation 5 meters

51°F Avg Temperature 10°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

Swanage experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 277 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	50.5°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	42°F (5°C)
July Average	62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	16 ft (5 m)
Area	1,308.1 sq mi (3,388.0 km²)
Population Density	8/sq mi
Coordinates	50.6083°N, 1.9566°W
Timezone	Europe/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.5"

15% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 4.02"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.0 on May 19, 2019.

Jul 14, 2011	62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom	M3.9	102 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.7	90 km
Aug 17, 1995	28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom	M3.6	148 km
Sep 23, 2003	41 km WNW of Étretat, France	M3.6	143 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.6	90 km
Jan 1, 1994	Wales-England region, United Kingdom	M3.6	127 km
Oct 10, 2001	2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom	M3.5	136 km
Jun 20, 2002	3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom	M3.4	132 km
Jul 30, 1999	2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom	M3.3	148 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.3	90 km
Sep 23, 1992	1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom	M3.3	113 km
Sep 9, 1995	0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom	M3.3	78 km
Feb 27, 2019	3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom	M3.3	134 km
Oct 16, 1997	4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom	M3.2	108 km
Jan 28, 2002	1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom	M3.0	141 km
May 19, 2019	7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom	M3.0	8 km
Nov 26, 1991	50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France	M3.0	56 km
Sep 5, 1999	15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom	M2.9	150 km
Mar 18, 2001	8 km W of Marlborough, United Kingdom	M2.9	92 km
Aug 17, 1992	1 km E of Machen, United Kingdom	M2.9	137 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	—	75 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (5°C)	3.7 in
February	41°F (5°C)	2.7 in	Coldest
March	44°F (7°C)	2.6 in
April	47°F (8°C)	2.0 in
May	53°F (11°C)	1.9 in
June	58°F (14°C)	2.1 in
July	62°F (16°C)	1.6 in	Warmest, Driest
August	62°F (16°C)	2.1 in
September	58°F (14°C)	2.8 in
October	52°F (11°C)	3.5 in
November	46°F (8°C)	3.7 in
December	43°F (6°C)	4.0 in	Wettest

Swanage has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 41°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (1.6").

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