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Wells, United Kingdom
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3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
11,343
Population
7/sq mi density
138 ft
Elevation
42 meters
51°F
Avg Temperature
11°C
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$46,074 median income, 3.9% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$354,599 home value, $1,152/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Wells experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Area | 1,596.6 sq mi (4,135.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.2079°N, 2.6490°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 83 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
Wells has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (2.3").