Avebury, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Avebury is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 486. Elevation: 502 ft (153 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

486 Population 5/sq mi density
502 ft Elevation 153 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
41.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population486
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Elevation502 ft (153 m)
Population486
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation502 ft (153 m)
Coordinates51.4167°, -1.8667°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation41.0 inches (1,042 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.0 inches (8 cm)

About Avebury

Avebury is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 486. The city sits at an elevation of 502 feet (153 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Avebury

Avebury has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.8°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 776 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.4°C / 40°F 2.1° / 6.8° 76.9
Feb 4.7°C / 40°F 1.9° / 7.5° 55.4
Mar 6.7°C / 44°F 3.2° / 10.2° 48.7
Apr 9°C / 48°F 4.7° / 13.2° 53.7
May 11.8°C / 53°F 7.5° / 16.2° 55.6
Jun 14.8°C / 59°F 10.4° / 19.2° 55.7
Jul 16.8°C / 62°F 12.3° / 21.4° 61.2
Aug 16.6°C / 62°F 12.3° / 21° 66.2
Sep 14.2°C / 58°F 10.2° / 18.3° 54.2
Oct 10.9°C / 52°F 7.8° / 14° 86.5
Nov 7.3°C / 45°F 4.7° / 9.9° 83.2
Dec 4.8°C / 41°F 2.5° / 7° 79.0
Avebury experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 502 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation502 ft (153 m)
Area106.6 sq mi (276.0 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates51.4167°N, 1.8667°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.10"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 124 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 126 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 125 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 142 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 98 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 69 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 86 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 109 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 86 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 94 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 101 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 99 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 86 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 112 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 136 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 97 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 126 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 86 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 99 km
Feb 21, 2022 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom M3.2 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 - 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.9 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in Coldest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.3 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in Driest
May 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
August 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in Wettest

Avebury has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and April the driest (1.8").

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Radio Stations near Avebury

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Mystery Train Radio americana, blues AAC 192 kbps
Incapable Staircase ambient, disco MP3 128 kbps
Vibe Central Radio club, club dance MP3 320 kbps
POP DAB pop MP3 128 kbps
BFBS Blandford - AAC+ 64 kbps
BFBS Brize Norton - AAC+ 64 kbps
itisnow Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Groovy - MP3 128 kbps
Cotswold Hospital Radio - MP3 96 kbps
Dean Radio local radio, pop MP3 128 kbps
Kennet Radio - AAC 48 kbps
Windrush Radio - MP3 160 kbps
HearMe - Classic Rock classic rock MP3
RAM FM - 80s Hit Radio 80s MP3 320 kbps
Frome FM 96.6 community radio, frome MP3 120 kbps
WIDE Radio club, dance MP3
Grey Clay Radio ambient, dark ambient MP3 128 kbps
State of the Art Radio - MP3
Naim Radio classical, electronica OGG 160 kbps
Naim Jazz jazz OGG 128 kbps
Naim Classical classical, orchestral OGG 128 kbps
Alfred community news MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Avebury

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aldbourne Heritage Centre
Alexander Keiller Museum
Amesbury Aviation Heritage Centre
Amesbury History Centre
Athelstan Museum
Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum
Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum
Avebury Tithe Barn/Alexander Keiller Museum
Calne Heritage Centre
Chippenham Museum & Heritage Centre
Chiseldon Museum
Crofton Pumping Station
Kennet and Avon Canal Museum
Lydiard House
Market Lavington Museum
Museum & Art Swindon
Museum of Computing
Pewsey Heritage Centre
Purton Museum
Ray Popes' Photo Musuem
REME Museum
Richard Jefferies Museum
Royal Army Chaplains' Museum
Royal Wottoon Bassett Museum
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Stonehenge Exhibitions
The Merchants House
Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre
Wiltshire Heritage Museum
Wiltshire Museum

Libraries in Avebury

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Amesbury Library0.0
Badbury Park Library0.0
Badbury Park Library0.0
Calne Library0.0
College Library0.0
Covingham Library0.0
Covingham Library0.0
Cricklade Library0.0
DCMT Library0.0
Devizes Community Hub & Library0.0
Liden Library0.0
Lyneham Library0.0
Malmesbury Library0.0
Marlborough Library0.0
Netheravon Library0.0
North Swindon Library0.0
Old Town Library0.0
Old Town Library0.0
Park Library0.0
Park Library0.0
Penhill Library0.0
Penhill Library0.0
Pewsey Library0.0
Pinehurst Library0.0
Pinehurst Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Purton Library0.0
Purton Library0.0
Rodbourne Cheney Library0.0
Science Museum Library and Archives0.0
Swindon Central Library0.0
Upper Stratton Public Library0.0
Upper Stratton Public Library0.0
West Swindon Library0.0
West Swindon Library0.0
Wootton Bassett Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Avebury

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Planks Farm Shop
The Shambles Indoor Market
Wiltshire Country Markets
Wiltshire Country Markets

Restaurants in Avebury

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Circle Restaurant

Cafes in Avebury

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Larder at the Gourmet Goat Farmer
Unhenged

Breweries in Avebury

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Arkells Brewery
Arkells Brewery
Cotswold Lakes Brew Co.
Hop Kettle Brewing Company
Three Daggers

Stadiums & Teams in Avebury

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Ski Resorts Near Avebury

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Southampton Alpine Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
South Wilts Ski Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Avebury

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bournemouth AirportBOHMedium Airport
Gloucestershire AirportGLOMedium Airport
London Oxford AirportOXFMedium Airport
MoD Boscombe Down-Medium Airport
RAF Brize NortonBZZMedium Airport
RAF FairfordFFDMedium Airport
Southampton AirportSOUMedium Airport
Aston Down Airfield-Small Airport
Avon Lane Airfield-Small Airport
Badminton Airfield-Small Airport
Bagber Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Barton Ashes Airstrip-Small Airport
Batchley Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club-Small Airport
Bere Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Berrow Airstrip-Small Airport
Bicester Airfield-Small Airport
Bidford Airfield-Small Airport
Binstead Airfield-Small Airport
Biss Brook Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bossington Airstrip-Small Airport
Bowden Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bowerchalke Airfield-Small Airport
Bowerswaine Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Bowldown Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brimpton Airfield-Small Airport
Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding Club-Small Airport
Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Calcot Airfield-Small Airport
Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Charlton Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Charmy Down Airstrip-Small Airport
Chase Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Chilbolton Airfield-Small Airport
Clench Common Airfield-Small Airport
Clutton Hill Airstrip-Small Airport
Colliers Elm Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Compton Abbas Aerodrome-Small Airport
Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip-Small Airport
Cornbury House Airstrip-Small Airport
Cotswold AirportGBASmall Airport
Craysmarsh Airstrip-Small Airport
Croft Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Croughton Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Crumpton Oaks Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Denford Manor Airstrip-Small Airport
Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip-Small Airport
Deptford Airstrip-Small Airport
Devizes Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Avebury

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Avebury Post Office

Treatment Centers in Avebury

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Gloucester House Rehabilitation Centre
The Avalon Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Avebury

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Avebury St James
Christ Church
St Mary Magdalen

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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UFO Sightings Near Avebury

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Avebury.

Name Year Description
Avebury 1996 Egg shaped ball of light UFO at Avebury&#44 England during summer solstice 1996. Landed in field.

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 Avebury

What is the population of Avebury?

Avebury has a population of 486 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 106.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Avebury?

Avebury has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 41.0 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow.

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