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Weather & Climate in Buckland Monachorum, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Buckland Monachorum experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 312 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Area | 529.3 sq mi (1,370.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.4948°N, 4.1306°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
30 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Feb 17, 2018 | 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 138 km | 12 km |
| Nov 10, 1996 | 19 km S of St Just, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2014 | 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 97 km | 3 km |
| May 31, 2001 | 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 68 km | 29 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 104 km | 7 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 104 km | 7 km |
| Aug 17, 1995 | 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1994 | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 2001 | 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2002 | 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 147 km | 8 km |
| Jun 20, 2002 | 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 140 km | 14 km |
| Jul 30, 1999 | 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 148 km | 6 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 104 km | 7 km |
| Sep 23, 1992 | 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2001 | 53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1997 | 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2002 | 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1992 | 1 km E of Machen, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 1999 | 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 38 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 1998 | 18 km SW of Mullion, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 113 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 | — | 80 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
Buckland Monachorum has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 42°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (2.2").