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Wimborne Minster, United Kingdom

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
14,884 Population 163/sq mi density
154 ft Elevation 47 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,944 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$249,800 home value, $1,249/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Wimborne Minster experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Area91.0 sq mi (235.8 km²)
Population Density163/sq mi
Coordinates50.7833°N, 1.9833°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.8"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 6.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 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 M3.9 115 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 78 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 140 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 115 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 78 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 135 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 121 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 140 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 116 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 78 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 127 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 78 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 132 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 106 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 110 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 124 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 25 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 75 km
Jun 17, 1999 7 km NNE of Ross on Wye, United Kingdom M3.0 137 km
Aug 17, 1992 1 km E of Machen, United Kingdom M2.9 121 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 — 78 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 Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
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 (15°C) 2.1 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in Wettest

Wimborne Minster has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 41°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.5").

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