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Weather & Climate in Cockington, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cockington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 268 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Area | 49.3 sq mi (127.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 203/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.4634°N, 3.5569°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
31 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 | 142 km | 12 km |
| Feb 20, 2014 | 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 109 km | 3 km |
| May 31, 2001 | 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 99 km | 29 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 81 km | 7 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 81 km | 7 km |
| Aug 17, 1995 | 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1994 | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 2001 | 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2002 | 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 139 km | 8 km |
| Jun 20, 2002 | 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 127 km | 14 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 81 km | 7 km |
| Jul 30, 1999 | 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 139 km | 6 km |
| Sep 23, 1992 | 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1997 | 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 7 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2001 | 53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France | M3.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2002 | 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1998 | 18 km SW of Mullion, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Feb 11, 1998 | 4 km SE of Newport, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 130 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 | — | 40 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
Cockington has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 43°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (1.9").