Askern, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Askern is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 6,096. Elevation: 43 ft (13 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
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People
Climate
| Population | 6,096 |
| Population Density | 27 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.6164°, -1.1524° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.7 inches (1,009 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.1 inches (10 cm) |
About Askern
Askern is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 6,096. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 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 39.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 228.3 sq mi (591.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.6164°N, 1.1524°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
Askern has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (1.5").
Schools in Askern
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Spa Academy Askern | - | - | - | - |
| Askern Moss Road Infant Academy | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Askern
39 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart South Wales | adult contemporary, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Capital FM Cymru | bilingual, contemporary | AAC 48 kbps | |
| HearMe - Classic Hard Rock | classic hard rock | MP3 | |
| BBC Radio Wales (128k) | music, news | UNKNOWN | |
| Rotherham Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BBC Radio Cymru (128k) | entertainment, music | UNKNOWN | |
| Yo1 Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Leeds Student Radio | student radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| News Radio UK | information, news | AAC | |
| The British Home Front Radio Service | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rother Radio (Rotherham & Sheffield) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ARP Radio | dub, dub techno | MP3 320 kbps | |
| broradio | community radio, local news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Past Perfect Radio | 20s | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio Camarthenshire | local news, pop music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BBC Radio Cymru 2 (128k) | music, news | UNKNOWN | |
| Heart North Wales | local news, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Nation Radio Wales | contemporary | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| HWD Hospital Radio | - | AAC+ 112 kbps | |
| Hear Me - top pop | pop, pop music | MP3 | |
| Jorvik Radio | - | AAC 320 kbps | |
| Harrogate Hospital Radio | classic hits, hospital radio | MP3 | |
| University Radio York | - | MP3 48 kbps | |
| Phoenix Radio | 2000s, 2010s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Tempo 107.4 FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Powerhouse Radio | christian, christian contemporary | MP3 | |
| Millside Hospital Radio | - | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| SMILE RADIO | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rhubarb Radio | local radio, music | MP3 160 kbps | |
| 107FM | community | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Revolution Radio Online | - | AAC 320 kbps | |
| Doncaster Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Sine FM | - | MP3 | |
| North Derbyshire Radio | classic hits, hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Sheffield Live! | community radio, sheffield | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mondo Radio | community radio, variety | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Dragon Radio | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Heart West Wales | commercial, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Erewash Sound | - | MP3 |
Museums in Askern
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashworth Barracks Victoria Cross Museum | ||||
| Castleford Forum Museum | ||||
| Clifton Park Museum | ||||
| Cusworth Hall | ||||
| Danum Gallery, Library and Museum | ||||
| Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Museum | ||||
| Magna Science Adventure Centre | ||||
| Maurice Dobson Museum | ||||
| Pontefract Museum | ||||
| South Yorkshire Air Museum | ||||
| South Yorkshire Transport Museum | ||||
| South Yorkshire Transport Trust | ||||
| York And Lancaster Regimental Museum |
Libraries in Askern
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Askern Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Barlby Library & Community Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Bawtry Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bessacarr Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bircotes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cantley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Castleford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Conisbrough Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Darfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dinnington Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Featherstone Library and Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Garforth Library & One Stop Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Greasbrough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hemsworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Intake Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kimberworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kimberworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kippax Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Langold Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Methely Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mexborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Moorends Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pontefract Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rawmarsh Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Selby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sherburn-in-Elmet Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Elmsall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sprotbrough Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Swinton Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thorne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Upton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Valley Gardens Pop Up Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Warmsworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wath upon Dearne Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wombwell Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Askern
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castleford Market Hall | |||||
| Centenary Markets | |||||
| Corn Exchange | |||||
| Dinnington Market | |||||
| Doncaster Market | |||||
| Fish Market | |||||
| Goose Hill Market | |||||
| Indoor Market | |||||
| Market Place | |||||
| Mexborough Market | |||||
| Outdoor Market | |||||
| Pontefract Market Hall | |||||
| Pontefract Outdoor Market | |||||
| Selby Livestock Auction Mart | |||||
| South Elmsall Market |
Cafes in Askern
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Askern
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Askern
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chantry Brewery | ||||
| Chin Chin Brewing Company | ||||
| Crooked Brewery | ||||
| Half Moon Brewery | ||||
| Hilltop Brewery Tap | ||||
| Little Black Dog Brewery and Taproom | ||||
| Old Mill Brewery | ||||
| Selby (Middlebrough) Brewery | ||||
| Thomas Fawcett |
Stadiums & Teams in Askern
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Askern
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds Bradford Airport | LBA | Large Airport |
| Leeds East Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Nottingham City Airport | NQT | Medium Airport |
| RAF Barkston Heath | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Cranwell | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Leeming | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Topcliffe | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Waddington | WTN | Medium Airport |
| Acaster Malbis Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Askern Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bagby Thirsk Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bankwood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Beeches Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Birchwood Lodge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Birds Edge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blackmoor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boon Hill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Breighton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bridge Cottage Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brook Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Burn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Butterfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Calton Moor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Camphill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Caunton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cliffe Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Coal Aston Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cottage Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crosland Moor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Darley Moor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Darlton Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Dishforth Village Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eddsfield Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Elvington Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Felixkirk Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Finningley Village Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Forwood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Full Sutton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Garforth Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gilrudding Grange Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Grange Farm Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Griffin's Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Grove Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hanbeck Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Haxey Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Headon Microlight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hibaldstow Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Askern
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Askern Drop + Collect Post Office | |
| Askern Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Askern
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Askern Methodist Church | |
| St Peter |
Quick Facts
🇬🇧 About United Kingdom
Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Askern
What is the population of Askern?
Askern has a population of 6,096 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 228.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Askern?
Askern 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 39.7 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.
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