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Thetford, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
24,833 Population 2,176/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$43,687 median income, 4.1% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$345,878 home value, $1,092/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Thetford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area11.4 sq mi (29.6 km²)
Population Density2,176/sq mi
Coordinates52.4167°N, 0.7500°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 2.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.56"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Sep 22, 2015.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 132 km
Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 149 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 8 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 118 km
Aug 6, 2015 59 km ENE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M4.2 127 km
May 16, 1998 45 km ENE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M4.2 116 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 128 km
Dec 21, 2000 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom M4.0 106 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 113 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 105 km
May 2, 1995 51 km NE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M3.7 120 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 132 km
Sep 20, 1994 55 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.6 124 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 148 km
Sep 27, 2003 North Sea M3.5 141 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 106 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 57 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 91 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 80 km
Apr 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Middle Rasen, United Kingdom M3.1 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°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) 1.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.3 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in

Thetford has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.5").

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