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Ardara, Ireland

Ulster · Ireland

Ardara is a small town in Ulster, Ireland with a population of 732. Elevation: 121 ft (37 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

732 Population 187/sq mi density
121 ft Elevation 37 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
67.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Dublin Timezone

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About Ardara

Ardara

Ardara is a small town in the south-west of County Donegal in Ulster, the northern province in Ireland. It is 23 km north-west of Donegal Town, on the N56 and R261 roads. The population as of the 2022 census was 785. The population of 731 at the 2011 census represented an increase of about 30% since 2006. In 2012, The Irish Times named it the best village in which to live in Ireland.

People

Population732
Density187/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain67.5 in/yr
Sunny Days214/yr
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Population732
Population Density187 / sq mi
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Coordinates54.7644°, -8.4075°
TimezoneEurope/Dublin
Country🇮🇪 Ireland
State / ProvinceUlster
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation67.5 inches (1,715 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ardara

Ardara is a small town in Ireland (Ulster) with a population of 732. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Dublin.

Ardara experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below Ireland avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days214 days/yr

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.2 km²)
Population Density187/sq mi
Coordinates54.7644°N, 8.4075°W
TimezoneEurope/Dublin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.5"
78% above Ireland avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 7.48"
Driest Month (May) 3.78"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 7.3 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 5.2 in
March 43°F (6°C) 5.6 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.8 in Driest
June 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
July 58°F (14°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 5.2 in
September 54°F (12°C) 6.0 in
October 50°F (10°C) 7.3 in
November 45°F (7°C) 7.4 in
December 42°F (6°C) 7.5 in Wettest

Ardara has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 41°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 67.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.5") and May the driest (3.8").

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Schools in Ardara

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Mary's National School - - - -
Ardara Mixed National School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ardara

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ocean FM Sligo ireland, pop AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Ardara

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ardara Heritage Centre
St. Connell's Museum and Heritage Centre

Libraries in Ardara

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dungloe Library0.0

Hotels in Ardara

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Atlantic Lodge
Lackaghmore Cottage(s) Holiday Rental
Lake House Hotel
Nesbitt Arms
Nesbitt Arms Hotel

Restaurants in Ardara

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carnaween House
Top Pizza

Cafes in Ardara

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Charlie's West End Café
Corby Pantry and Tearoom
Pirates of the Coffee Bean

Dentists in Ardara

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ardara Dental

Gas Stations in Ardara

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Darnell's
Texaco

Banks in Ardara

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Killybegs Credit Union

Airports Near Ardara

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Donegal AirportCFNMedium Airport
Sligo AirportSXLMedium Airport
Ashfield - Russell's field UL-Small Airport
Bunnyconnellan Airstrip-Small Airport
Carrigart Airstrip-Small Airport
Drumavish Airstrip-Small Airport
Finn Valley Airfield UL-Small Airport
Letterkenny Airfield-Small Airport
Pettigo Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Ardara

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ardara Post Office
Portnoo Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ardara

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ardara Methodist Church
Church of the Holy Family
St Connall's Church

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Elevation
45 m (148 ft)
Website
donegalcoco.ie/

🇮🇪 About Ireland

Capital Dublin
Population 4,853,506
Area 70,280 km²
GDP (USD) $567,372,737,459
GDP per capita $106,819
HDI 0.950
Life expectancy 82.9 years
Internet users 96.5%
Urban population 64.1%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages English, Irish
Calling code +353
TLD .ie
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Ireland

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Lá Caille
Feb 2 Saint Brigid's Day Lá Fhéile Bríde
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Lá Fhéile Pádraig
Apr 3 Good Friday Aoine an Chéasta
Apr 6 Easter Monday Luan Cásca
May 4 May Day Lá Bealtaine
Jun 1 June Holiday Lá Saoire i mí an Mheithimh
Aug 3 August Holiday Lá Saoire i mí Lúnasa
Oct 26 October Holiday Lá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair
Dec 25 Christmas Day Lá Nollag
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Lá Fhéile Stiofáin

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ardara

What is the population of Ardara?

Ardara has a population of 732 residents and is located in Ireland. The population density is 187 people per square mile, spread across 3.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ardara?

Ardara has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 214 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.5 inches.

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