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Tintagel, United Kingdom

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2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,028 Population 135/sq mi density
295 ft Elevation 90 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$44,453 median income, 4.6% unemployment
D
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$368,220 home value, $1,111/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Tintagel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Area7.6 sq mi (19.7 km²)
Population Density135/sq mi
Coordinates50.6632°N, 4.7505°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.1"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.84"
Driest Month (May) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 133 km
Nov 10, 1996 19 km S of St Just, United Kingdom M4.1 101 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 88 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 37 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 133 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 133 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 117 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 102 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 146 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 133 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 94 km
Jan 19, 2001 53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M3.2 126 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 93 km
Mar 23, 1998 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom M2.9 147 km
Sep 5, 1999 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom M2.9 78 km
Feb 8, 1998 18 km SW of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.9 97 km
Mar 23, 2008 38 km NW of St Just, United Kingdom M2.8 96 km
Jun 16, 1991 17 km SSW of Wembury, United Kingdom M2.8 67 km
May 31, 1998 38 km WNW of Northam, United Kingdom M2.8 59 km
Jun 23, 2011 4 km WSW of Bovey Tracey, United Kingdom M2.7 72 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 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 4.6 in
February 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in Driest
June 56°F (14°C) 2.6 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in
August 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.8 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 4.8 in

Tintagel has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 42°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and May the driest (2.4").

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