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Weather & Climate in Saint Columb Major, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint Columb Major experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 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 41.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 322 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 322 ft (98 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 604/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.4316°N, 4.9434°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Nov 10, 1996 | 19 km S of St Just, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2014 | 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 117 km | 3 km |
| May 31, 2001 | 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 65 km | 29 km |
| Aug 17, 1995 | 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1994 | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1992 | 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2001 | 53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1997 | 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1998 | 18 km SW of Mullion, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Sep 5, 1999 | 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 2008 | 38 km NW of St Just, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 78 km | 6 km |
| May 31, 1998 | 38 km WNW of Northam, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 86 km | 15 km |
| Jun 16, 1991 | 17 km SSW of Wembury, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2000 | 33 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2011 | 4 km WSW of Bovey Tracey, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 87 km | 3 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 | — | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.8 in |
Saint Columb Major has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 43°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (2.3").