Weather & Climate in Plympton, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Plympton 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. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 72 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 41.1 sq mi (106.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 216/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.3907°N, 4.0602°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
25 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 | 149 km | 12 km |
| Nov 10, 1996 | 19 km S of St Just, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2014 | 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 108 km | 3 km |
| May 31, 2001 | 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 80 km | 29 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 109 km | 7 km |
| Jan 1, 1994 | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 109 km | 7 km |
| Aug 17, 1995 | 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 2001 | 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2002 | 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 148 km | 14 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 109 km | 7 km |
| Sep 23, 1992 | 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1997 | 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2001 | 53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 1999 | 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 25 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 1998 | 18 km SW of Mullion, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 1998 | 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Aug 17, 1992 | 1 km E of Machen, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2008 | 38 km NW of St Just, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 140 km | 6 km |
| Jun 16, 1991 | 17 km SSW of Wembury, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 25 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 | - | 76 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 |
Plympton 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").