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Wool, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,724 Population 2/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$47,577 median income, 4.0% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$424,950 home value, $1,189/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Wool experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 278 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area1,308.1 sq mi (3,388.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates50.6797°N, 2.2189°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.74"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 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 M3.9 122 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 70 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 136 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 70 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 108 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 M3.5 119 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 116 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 141 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 132 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 147 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 70 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 93 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 95 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 91 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 124 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 71 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 28 km
Jun 17, 1999 7 km NNE of Ross on Wye, United Kingdom M3.0 145 km
Aug 17, 1992 1 km E of Machen, United Kingdom M2.9 120 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 - 59 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
May 53°F (11°C) 2.1 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 62°F (16°C) 1.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 62°F (16°C) 2.2 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in Wettest

Wool has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 41°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.8").

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