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Tavistock, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.1 /5.0
B Good
12,280 Population 23/sq mi density
279 ft Elevation 85 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$49,070 median income, 3.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$394,080 home value, $1,227/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Tavistock experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Area529.3 sq mi (1,370.8 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates50.5494°N, 4.1442°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.0"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.98"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 17, 2018.

Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 149 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 132 km
Nov 10, 1996 19 km S of St Just, United Kingdom M4.1 125 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 91 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 62 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 101 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 101 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 97 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 68 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 142 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 129 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 135 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 101 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 62 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 143 km
Jan 19, 2001 53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M3.2 130 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 48 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 139 km
Sep 5, 1999 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom M2.9 44 km
Feb 8, 1998 18 km SW of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.9 116 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 81 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 5.8 in
February 40°F (4°C) 4.3 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 4.0 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
May 51°F (10°C) 3.1 in
June 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 5.6 in
December 42°F (6°C) 6.0 in Wettest

Tavistock has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 40°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (2.8").

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