Woolacombe, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

840 Population 2/sq mi density
115 ft Elevation 35 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Woolacombe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area483.8 sq mi (1,252.9 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates51.1730°N, 4.2069°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.8"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.12"
Driest Month (May) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 87 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 66 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 21 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 39 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 86 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 86 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 135 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 57 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 88 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 81 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 101 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 90 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 86 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 58 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 144 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 90 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 92 km
Jun 17, 1999 7 km NNE of Ross on Wye, United Kingdom M3.0 147 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 90 km
Sep 5, 1999 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom M2.9 112 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 - 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 4.8 in
February 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in Driest
June 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.5 in
November 47°F (8°C) 5.1 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 4.9 in

Woolacombe has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 41°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.1") and May the driest (2.2").

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