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Weather & Climate in Copplestone, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Copplestone experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 361 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Area | 508.6 sq mi (1,317.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8107°N, 3.7461°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 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2018 | 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 102 km | 12 km |
| Feb 20, 2014 | 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 68 km | 3 km |
| May 31, 2001 | 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 69 km | 29 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 62 km | 7 km |
| Aug 17, 1995 | 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 62 km | 7 km |
| Jan 1, 1994 | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 2001 | 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2002 | 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 105 km | 8 km |
| Jun 20, 2002 | 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 96 km | 14 km |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 62 km | 7 km |
| Sep 23, 1992 | 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1999 | 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 105 km | 6 km |
| Oct 16, 1997 | 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2002 | 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 100 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2001 | 8 km W of Marlborough, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1998 | 4 km SE of Newport, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 101 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 | — | 63 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 4.9 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
Copplestone has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 41°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (2.4").