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Weather & Climate in South Molton, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
South Molton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 430 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 430 ft (131 m) |
| Area | 483.8 sq mi (1,252.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.0167°N, 3.8333°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 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2018 | 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 79 km | 12 km |
| Feb 20, 2014 | 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 45 km | 3 km |
| May 31, 2001 | 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 60 km | 29 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 60 km | 7 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 60 km | 7 km |
| Aug 17, 1995 | 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1994 | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2002 | 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 86 km | 8 km |
| Oct 10, 2001 | 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2002 | 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 81 km | 14 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 60 km | 7 km |
| Sep 23, 1992 | 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1991 | 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1999 | 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 87 km | 6 km |
| Oct 16, 1997 | 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 1999 | 7 km NNE of Ross on Wye, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2002 | 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 84 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 147 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 | — | 82 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 6.3 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 6.3 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
South Molton has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 39°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.4") and May the driest (3.2").