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Weather & Climate in Princetown, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Princetown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,375 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,375 ft (419 m) |
| Area | 529.3 sq mi (1,370.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.5439°N, 3.9886°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
31 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 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2018 | 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 131 km | 12 km |
| Nov 10, 1996 | 19 km S of St Just, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2014 | 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 92 km | 3 km |
| May 31, 2001 | 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 70 km | 29 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 93 km | 7 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 93 km | 7 km |
| Jan 1, 1994 | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1995 | 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2002 | 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 138 km | 8 km |
| Oct 10, 2001 | 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2002 | 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 130 km | 14 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 93 km | 7 km |
| Sep 23, 1992 | 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1999 | 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 139 km | 6 km |
| Jan 19, 2001 | 53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1997 | 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2002 | 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 1999 | 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 41 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 1998 | 18 km SW of Mullion, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 125 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 | — | 70 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 6.5 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 6.0 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
Princetown has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 39°F in February to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.6") and July the driest (3.0").