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Weather & Climate in Bishops Lydeard, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bishops Lydeard experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 184 ft (56 m) |
| Area | 6.3 sq mi (16.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 324/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.0592°N, 3.1878°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
36 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Apr 2, 1990 | 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom | M4.7 | 140 km | 18 km |
| Oct 25, 1999 | 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom | M4.5 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2018 | 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 87 km | 12 km |
| Feb 20, 2014 | 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 76 km | 3 km |
| May 31, 2001 | 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 105 km | 29 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 15 km | 7 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 15 km | 7 km |
| Aug 17, 1995 | 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1994 | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 2001 | 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2002 | 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 71 km | 8 km |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2002 | 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 57 km | 14 km |
| Sep 23, 1992 | 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1991 | 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 15 km | 7 km |
| Jul 30, 1999 | 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 70 km | 6 km |
| Oct 16, 1997 | 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1993 | 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2002 | 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 64 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | — | 64 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.6 in |
Bishops Lydeard has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and April the driest (2.5").