Wem, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

5,870 Population 4/sq mi density
269 ft Elevation 82 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Wem experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Area1,309.3 sq mi (3,391.1 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates52.8584°N, 2.7183°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.9"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 7.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

62 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 54 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 63 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 127 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 77 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 148 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 125 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 99 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 78 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 8 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 135 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 88 km
May 29, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M3.8 134 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 119 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 84 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 147 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 109 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 7 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 57 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 78 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.1 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.0 in
June 56°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 60°F (15°C) 2.4 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.6 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.8 in Wettest
December 40°F (5°C) 2.7 in

Wem has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.8").

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