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Weather & Climate in Braunton, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Braunton 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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 483.8 sq mi (1,252.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.1085°N, 4.1613°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
29 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 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2018 | 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 72 km | 12 km |
| Feb 20, 2014 | 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 28 km | 3 km |
| May 31, 2001 | 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 39 km | 29 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 83 km | 7 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 83 km | 7 km |
| Aug 17, 1995 | 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1994 | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2002 | 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 91 km | 8 km |
| Oct 10, 2001 | 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2002 | 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 91 km | 14 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 83 km | 7 km |
| Sep 23, 1992 | 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1991 | 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1999 | 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 93 km | 6 km |
| Oct 16, 1997 | 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 1999 | 7 km NNE of Ross on Wye, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2002 | 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 1999 | 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 105 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 | — | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°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 (6°C) | 5.0 in |
Braunton has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 41°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.1") and May the driest (2.4").