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Wicken, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.1 /5.0
B Good
698 Population 85/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$52,659 median income, 3.3% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$440,693 home value, $1,316/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Wicken experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area8.2 sq mi (21.2 km²)
Population Density85/sq mi
Coordinates52.3128°N, 0.2972°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"
42% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 27, 2019.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 128 km
Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 145 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 38 km
May 16, 1998 45 km ENE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M4.2 148 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 98 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 146 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 130 km
Dec 21, 2000 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom M4.0 133 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 127 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 83 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 137 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 136 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 134 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 83 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 146 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 28 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 116 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 129 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 82 km
Oct 7, 1998 3 km ESE of Ulceby, United Kingdom M3.1 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.9 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 150 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
August 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in

Wicken has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (1.3").

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