Takeley, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0

B Good

3,387 Population 12/sq mi density

322 ft Elevation 98 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

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

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$63,631 median income, 3.6% unemployment

Affordability

1.4 / 5.0

$590,254 home value, $1,591/mo rent

B+

Education

3.9 / 5.0

36.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Takeley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	51.8°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	322 ft (98 m)
Area	281.5 sq mi (729.1 km²)
Population Density	12/sq mi
Coordinates	51.8709°N, 0.2658°W
Timezone	Europe/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"

15% below US avg

Snowfall 2.8"

Wettest Month (Nov) 2.36"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 27, 2019.

Apr 28, 2007	1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom	M4.6	101 km
Feb 15, 1994	7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom	M4.4	69 km
Oct 28, 2001	5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom	M4.2	133 km
Jan 23, 2007	57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom	M4.1	131 km
Sep 23, 2000	1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom	M4.0	136 km
Sep 15, 1994	38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom	M3.9	108 km
Jan 28, 2015	2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom	M3.8	116 km
May 22, 2015	3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom	M3.7	103 km
May 12, 1994	4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom	M3.7	131 km
Apr 18, 2014	3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom	M3.5	116 km
Mar 3, 2009	1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom	M3.5	105 km
Feb 17, 1992	1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom	M3.4	64 km
Sep 9, 1995	0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom	M3.3	146 km
Feb 27, 2019	3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom	M3.3	83 km
Jan 21, 1999	4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom	M3.3	130 km
May 4, 1990	0 km NE of Coquelles, France	M3.1	149 km
Nov 5, 1994	5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom	M3.0	77 km
Nov 25, 1998	26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France	M3.0	145 km
Jul 16, 2005	3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom	M2.9	106 km
Jan 1, 1995	2 km ESE of Halesworth, United Kingdom	M2.9	102 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1858	NORTH SEA	Unknown	6.0 m	—	132 km
1911	FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND	Meteorological	0.9 m	—	109 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (5°C)	2.2 in
February	39°F (4°C)	1.5 in	Coldest, Driest
March	43°F (6°C)	1.9 in
April	46°F (8°C)	1.7 in
May	52°F (11°C)	1.8 in
June	57°F (14°C)	2.0 in
July	62°F (17°C)	1.8 in	Warmest
August	62°F (17°C)	1.9 in
September	57°F (14°C)	2.2 in
October	50°F (10°C)	2.3 in
November	44°F (7°C)	2.4 in	Wettest
December	40°F (5°C)	2.2 in

Takeley has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.5").

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