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Wembury, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,819 Population 44/sq mi density
233 ft Elevation 71 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°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
Wembury experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation233 ft (71 m)
Area41.1 sq mi (106.4 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates50.3227°N, 4.0753°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.2"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Feb 20, 2014.

Nov 10, 1996 19 km S of St Just, United Kingdom M4.1 118 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 116 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 86 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 115 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 43 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 115 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 117 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 150 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 78 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 115 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 46 km
Jan 19, 2001 53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M3.2 112 km
Sep 5, 1999 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom M2.9 19 km
Feb 8, 1998 18 km SW of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.9 107 km
Mar 23, 1998 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom M2.9 105 km
Jun 16, 1991 17 km SSW of Wembury, United Kingdom M2.8 18 km
May 31, 1998 38 km WNW of Northam, United Kingdom M2.8 106 km
Mar 23, 2008 38 km NW of St Just, United Kingdom M2.8 140 km
Jun 23, 2011 4 km WSW of Bovey Tracey, United Kingdom M2.7 37 km
Apr 2, 2000 33 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.7 103 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 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.6 in
February 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
April 47°F (9°C) 2.3 in
May 53°F (11°C) 2.2 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in
October 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
December 45°F (7°C) 5.0 in Wettest

Wembury has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 43°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (2.0").

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