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Totnes, United Kingdom

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2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,076 Population 17/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$49,070 median income, 3.4% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$493,894 home value, $1,227/mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Totnes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area467.2 sq mi (1,210.1 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates50.4311°N, 3.6843°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.0 on May 19, 2019.

Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 144 km
Nov 10, 1996 19 km S of St Just, United Kingdom M4.1 149 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 109 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 94 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 88 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 50 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 97 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 88 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 144 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 M3.4 133 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 56 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 88 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 144 km
Jan 19, 2001 53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M3.2 140 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 16 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 130 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 145 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 34 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 — 49 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 4.7 in
February 42°F (6°C) 3.8 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 44°F (7°C) 4.9 in Wettest

Totnes has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 42°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (2.0").

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