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Swindon, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.1 /5.0
B Good
201,669 Population 13,061/sq mi density
371 ft Elevation 113 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$49,403 median income, 4.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$331,978 home value, $1,235/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Swindon 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

Elevation371 ft (113 m)
Area15.3 sq mi (39.7 km²)
Population Density13,061/sq mi
Coordinates51.5580°N, 1.7812°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.80"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

45 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 M4.8 110 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 118 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 125 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 144 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 81 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 149 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 52 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 98 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 98 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 117 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 98 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 148 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 103 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 99 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 90 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 149 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 129 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 99 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 108 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 142 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 — 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.6 in
February 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in Driest
May 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
August 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 56°F (14°C) 2.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in Wettest

Swindon has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and April the driest (1.8").

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