Alconbury, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Alconbury is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,464. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,464 Population 3/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
31.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Alconbury

Alconbury

Alconbury is a village and civil parish in Cambridgeshire, England. Alconbury is situated within Huntingdonshire which is a non-metropolitan district of Cambridgeshire as well as being an historic county of England.
Alconbury lies approximately 5 miles (8 km) north-west of Huntingdon.

People

Population1,464
Density3/mi²
Veterans5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain31.2 in/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Population1,464
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates52.3690°, -0.2601°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation31.2 inches (793 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.8 inches (15 cm)

About Alconbury

Alconbury is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,464. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Alconbury experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.2 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area444.4 sq mi (1,151.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates52.3690°N, 0.2601°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.2"
18% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 5.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 129 km
Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 115 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 75 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 67 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 92 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 50 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 101 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 105 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 51 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 137 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 12 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 142 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 80 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 128 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 129 km
Sep 23, 2002 3 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M3.2 128 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 134 km
Feb 21, 2022 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom M3.2 115 km
Oct 2, 1999 5 km SSW of Cheadle, United Kingdom M3.2 135 km
Oct 7, 1998 3 km ESE of Ulceby, United Kingdom M3.1 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 53°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
October 51°F (10°C) 1.9 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in

Alconbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Alconbury

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Alconbury C of E Primary School - - - -
Ermine Street Church Academy - - - -
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Radio Stations near Alconbury

19 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Eirewave UK 128 kbps, adfree MP3 128 kbps
Cam FM 97.2 - MP3
Northants 1 00's, 10's MP3 128 kbps
Bedford Radio classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
HearMe - 70s Rock 70s rock, 70’s rock MP3
Cambridge Radio jazz, pop MP3 128 kbps
BBC Radio Berkshire bbc, berkshire UNKNOWN
Boomerang Radio - MP3
Beat Route Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Black Cat Radio (US) - MP3 128 kbps
Gabbie's Doo - MP3 128 kbps
Hospital Radio Bedford - MP3 128 kbps
Bloomberg UK business, news UNKNOWN
CRMK pop MP3 192 kbps
LoversRockRadio - MP3 192 kbps
Heart Cambridge 103.0 hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
in2Beats classic soul MP3 192 kbps
Heart Peterborough charts, pop MP3 128 kbps
Rutland and Stamford Sound - MP3

Museums in Alconbury

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
1940's Re-enactors
Fire Museum
Heritage Centre
John Bunyan museum
MT Museum
Museums and YMCA Canteen
Norris Museum
Old Farm Equipment
Oundle Museum
Panacea Museum
Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery
Ramsey Rural Museum
S.O.44 Museum
St Neots Museum
The Cromwell Museum
The Higgins
Thurleigh Museum
Whittlesey Museum

Libraries in Alconbury

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bedford Central Library0.0
Buckden Library0.0
Cambourne Library0.0
Dogsthorpe Library0.0
Eye Library0.0
Hampton Library and Leisure Centre0.0
Huntingdon Library and Archives0.0
Kempston Branch Library0.0
Library0.0
LRC0.0
Orton Library0.0
Oundle Library0.0
Papworth Library0.0
Peterborough Central Library0.0
Potton Library0.0
Putnoe Library0.0
Ramsey Library0.0
Sandy Library0.0
Sawtry Library0.0
St Ives Library and Learning Centre0.0
St Neots Library0.0
Stanground Library0.0
The Cripps Library0.0
Warboys Library0.0
Whittlesey Library & Learning Centre0.0
Woodston Library0.0
Yaxley Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Alconbury

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Car Boot Sale (seasonal)
Harpur Square
Market Square
St Paul's Square

Hotels in Alconbury

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Manor House Hotel

Cafes in Alconbury

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bohemia
Holly Lodge Cafe

Gas Stations in Alconbury

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alconbury Services

Breweries in Alconbury

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brewpoint
Nene Valley Brewery
Potton Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Alconbury

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Ski Resorts Near Alconbury

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
The Snow Centre Hemel Hempstead 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Better Ski & Board Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
InPiste 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Alconbury

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Luton AirportLTNLarge Airport
London Stansted AirportSTNLarge Airport
Cambridge City AirportCBGMedium Airport
Cranfield Airport-Medium Airport
RAF Barkston Heath-Medium Airport
RAF ConingsbyQCYMedium Airport
RAF Cranwell-Medium Airport
RAF MildenhallMHZMedium Airport
RAF Wittering-Medium Airport
Andrewsfield Aerodrome-Small Airport
Armshold Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Audley End Airfield-Small Airport
Bakersfield Airstrip-Small Airport
Bankwood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Barnfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bedford Aerodrome-Small Airport
Bedwell Hey Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Benington Airfield-Small Airport
Bernwood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Black Spring Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Boston Aerodrome-Small Airport
Bovingdon Airstrip-Small Airport
Brooklands Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bury Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Buttermilk Hall Farm-Small Airport
Cardington Airstrip-Small Airport
Caunton Airfield-Small Airport
Chatteris Airfield-Small Airport
Cheddington Airstrip-Small Airport
Chesham Vale Airstrip-Small Airport
Coldharbour Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Coleman Green Airstrip-Small Airport
Cottage Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Cottered Airstrip-Small Airport
Cowbit Airstrip-Small Airport
Crowland Glider Field-Small Airport
Dalkeith Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Decoy Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Deenethorpe Airfield-Small Airport
Drayton Home Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Duxford Aerodrome-Small Airport
Dysons Osiers Airstrip-Small Airport
Earwig Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Easton Maudit Airstrip-Small Airport
Elstree Airfield-Small Airport
Exning Airstrip-Small Airport
Fen End Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Fenland Airfield-Small Airport
Field Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Fowlmere Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Alconbury

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Alconbury Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Alconbury

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints (Buckworth parish church)
St Margaret's , Upton
St. Peter's & St. Paul's

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alconbury

What is the population of Alconbury?

Alconbury has a population of 1,464 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 444.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Alconbury?

Alconbury has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 31.2 inches, with 5.8 inches of snow.

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