Wareham, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

7,592 Population 6/sq mi density

36 ft Elevation 11 meters

51°F Avg Temperature 10°C

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.3 / 5.0

$47,577 median income, 4.0% unemployment

Affordability

1.6 / 5.0

$424,950 home value, $1,189/mo rent

B+

Education

3.5 / 5.0

31.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Wareham experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 280 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	50.5°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	36 ft (11 m)
Area	1,308.1 sq mi (3,388.0 km²)
Population Density	6/sq mi
Coordinates	50.6879°N, 2.1106°W
Timezone	Europe/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.1"

18% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.74"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Jul 14, 2011	62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom	M3.9	116 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.7	76 km
Aug 17, 1995	28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom	M3.6	143 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.6	76 km
Jan 1, 1994	Wales-England region, United Kingdom	M3.6	113 km
Feb 12, 2002	1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom	M3.5	138 km
Oct 10, 2001	2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom	M3.5	123 km
Feb 24, 2023	1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom	M3.4	144 km
Jun 20, 2002	3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom	M3.4	119 km
Jul 30, 1999	2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom	M3.3	135 km
Jan 29, 2004	2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom	M3.3	76 km
Sep 23, 1992	1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom	M3.3	100 km
Feb 27, 2019	3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom	M3.3	140 km
Sep 9, 1995	0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom	M3.3	87 km
Oct 16, 1997	4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom	M3.2	99 km
Jan 28, 2002	1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom	M3.0	127 km
Nov 26, 1991	50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France	M3.0	68 km
Jun 17, 1999	7 km NNE of Ross on Wye, United Kingdom	M3.0	145 km
May 19, 2019	7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom	M3.0	22 km
Aug 17, 1992	1 km E of Machen, United Kingdom	M2.9	123 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	-	66 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	3.5 in
February	41°F (5°C)	2.6 in	Coldest
March	44°F (7°C)	2.5 in
April	47°F (8°C)	2.0 in
May	53°F (12°C)	1.9 in
June	58°F (14°C)	2.1 in
July	62°F (17°C)	1.6 in	Warmest, Driest
August	62°F (17°C)	2.1 in
September	58°F (14°C)	2.6 in
October	52°F (11°C)	3.2 in
November	46°F (8°C)	3.3 in
December	43°F (6°C)	3.7 in	Wettest

Wareham has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 41°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.6").

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