Ballykelly, United Kingdom
Northern Ireland · United Kingdom
Ballykelly is a small town in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom with a population of 1,735. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°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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About Ballykelly
Ballykelly is a village and townland in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It lies 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Limavady on the main Derry to Limavady A2 road and is 15 miles (24 km) east of Derry. It is designated as a Large Village and in 2021 the population of Ballykelly was 2,004. It lies within Causeway Coast and Glens district.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,735 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Coordinates | 55.0443°, -7.0186° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Northern Ireland |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 53.9 inches (1,369 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ballykelly
Ballykelly is a small town in United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) with a population of 1,735. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 1,043.6 sq mi (2,702.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.0443°N, 7.0186°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 720 | HEBRIDES (SCOTLAND) | Questionable Earthquake | - | - | 148 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 5.8 in |
Ballykelly has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 41°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.9") and May the driest (3.0").
Schools in Ballykelly
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballykelly Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Faughanvale Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Finlough's Primary School Sistrakeel | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ballykelly
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Ballykelly
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Lane Museum | ||||
| Inishowen Maritime Museum and Planetarium | ||||
| Limavady Museum |
Libraries in Ballykelly
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carndonagh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dungiven Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Limavady Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Moville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Strathfoyle Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Ballykelly
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ballykelly
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Ballykelly
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ballykelly
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ballykelly
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ballykelly
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ballykelly
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northbound Brewery | ||||
| Northbound Brewing | ||||
| O'Connor Craft Beer | ||||
| Otterbank Brewing Company |
Airports Near Ballykelly
26 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| City of Derry Airport | LDY | Medium Airport |
| Enniskillen/St Angelo Airport | ENK | Medium Airport |
| Altamuskin | - | Small Airport |
| Ashfield - Russell's field UL | - | Small Airport |
| Bellarena Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Blackhill Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Carrickmore Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Carrigart Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Castlerock Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Causeway Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Coalisland Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Coulters Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Donnydeade Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Drumavish Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dungannon Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dunnamanagh Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Finn Valley Airfield UL | - | Small Airport |
| Letterkenny Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Plains Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Redrock Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ruskey Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tandragee Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tarsan Lane Microlights | - | Small Airport |
| The Moy Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Wild Geese Skydive Centre | - | Small Airport |
| Woodview Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ballykelly
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ballykelly Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ballykelly
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ballykelly Presbyterian Church | |
| St Findluganus Church, Tamlaghtfinlagan | |
| St Finloch's Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
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What is the population of Ballykelly?
Ballykelly has a population of 1,735 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,043.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ballykelly?
Ballykelly has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 53.9 inches.
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