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Weather & Climate in Bovey Tracey, United Kingdom

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Bovey Tracey experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Area274.9 sq mi (712.1 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates50.5926°N, 3.6754°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.8"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.39"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 139 km 10 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 126 km 12 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 92 km 3 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 84 km 29 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 74 km 7 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 74 km 7 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 80 km 10 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 68 km 10 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 127 km 8 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 112 km 10 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 116 km 14 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 140 km 10 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 39 km 10 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 74 km 7 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 126 km 6 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 19 km 10 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 128 km 10 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 149 km 10 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 121 km 10 km
Sep 5, 1999 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom M2.9 51 km 5 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 49 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.3 in
February 41°F (5°C) 4.1 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
June 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
October 51°F (11°C) 4.5 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.4 in Wettest

Bovey Tracey has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 41°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (2.4").

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