Bellaghy, United Kingdom

Northern Ireland · United Kingdom

Bellaghy is a small town in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom with a population of 1,072. Elevation: 85 ft (26 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

1,072 Population 1/sq mi density
85 ft Elevation 26 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
42.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Bellaghy

Bellaghy

Bellaghy is a village in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It lies north west of Lough Neagh and about 5 miles north east of Magherafelt. In the centre of the village three main roads lead to Magherafelt, Portglenone and Toome. It had a population of 1,063 people in the 2001 Census and is within Mid-Ulster District.

People

Population1,072
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain42.6 in/yr
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Population1,072
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Coordinates54.8087°, -6.5192°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceNorthern Ireland
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation42.6 inches (1,083 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bellaghy

Bellaghy is a small town in United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) with a population of 1,072. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Bellaghy

Bellaghy has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (15.4°C), the coldest is Jan (4.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 861 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.8°C / 41°F 2.6° / 6.9° 73.6
Feb 5°C / 41°F 2.4° / 7.7° 62.0
Mar 6.4°C / 44°F 3.2° / 9.6° 60.4
Apr 8.4°C / 47°F 4.7° / 12.2° 56.2
May 11.1°C / 52°F 7.1° / 15.2° 55.0
Jun 13.8°C / 57°F 10° / 17.5° 64.9
Jul 15.4°C / 60°F 11.8° / 19° 74.3
Aug 15.2°C / 59°F 11.7° / 18.6° 86.1
Sep 13.2°C / 56°F 9.9° / 16.5° 67.4
Oct 10.2°C / 50°F 7.5° / 13° 89.4
Nov 7.2°C / 45°F 4.8° / 9.5° 86.8
Dec 5.1°C / 41°F 2.9° / 7.3° 85.0
Bellaghy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area1,083.3 sq mi (2,805.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates54.8087°N, 6.5192°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.45"
Driest Month (May) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Nov 1, 2017.

May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 142 km
Jan 26, 1990 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M3.0 143 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 143 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in Driest
June 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in Wettest
November 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in
December 42°F (5°C) 4.4 in

Bellaghy has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 40°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and May the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Bellaghy

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bellaghy Primary School - - - -
Millquarter Primary School - - - -
St Mary's Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bellaghy

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BFBS Northern Ireland (IE) - AAC+ 64 kbps
SVETUR - MP3 128 kbps
Svetur (IE) - AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in Bellaghy

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bellaghy Bawn
Garvagh Museum
Gracehill Village Old School Museum
Mid-Antrim Museum
Seamus Heaney HomePlace
Seamus Heaney Homeplace

Libraries in Bellaghy

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ballymena Central Library0.0
Cookstown Library0.0
Garvagh Library0.0
Kilrea Library0.0
Maghera Library0.0
Magherafelt Library0.0
Portglenone Library0.0
Randalstown Library0.0

Restaurants in Bellaghy

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Peggy's Diner

Cafes in Bellaghy

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Poet's Corner
Soda's Cafe

Gas Stations in Bellaghy

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #12951574616
Hillside Filling Station
Moneynick Service Station
Nichols

Breweries in Bellaghy

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bloodline Brewing Company
Heaney Brewery
Hillstown Brewery
Our Brewery

Airports Near Bellaghy

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Belfast International AirportBFSLarge Airport
City of Derry AirportLDYMedium Airport
George Best Belfast City AirportBHDMedium Airport
Altamuskin-Small Airport
Aughrim Airstrip-Small Airport
Bellarena Airfield-Small Airport
Blackhill Airstrip-Small Airport
Carrickmore Airstrip-Small Airport
Castlerock Airstrip-Small Airport
Causeway Airfield-Small Airport
Coalisland Airstrip-Small Airport
Crossmaglen Airstrip-Small Airport
Donnydeade Airstrip-Small Airport
Dungannon Airstrip-Small Airport
Dunnamanagh Airstrip-Small Airport
Dunnyvadden Airstrip-Small Airport
Mayobridge Airstrip-Small Airport
Mullaglass-Small Airport
Newry private Airstrip-Small Airport
Plains Airstrip-Small Airport
Rathfriland Airstrip-Small Airport
Redrock Airstrip-Small Airport
Slemish Airfield-Small Airport
Slieve Croob Airfield-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 Bellaghy

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bellaghy Post Office
Moneyglass Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bellaghy

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ballyscullion Parish Church
Bellaghy Presbyterian Church
Duneane Parish Church
Gospel Hall
Grange Baptist Church
Grange Presbyterian Church
Moneyglass Chapel
St Joseph's
St Mary's
St Tida's

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UFO Sightings
2
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UFO Sightings Near Bellaghy

2 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Bellaghy.

Name Year Description
Northern ireland 2010 I was looking out my living room window when I saw a light in the sky which I thought must be an aeroplane but we don&#39t normally have t
Northern ireland 1998 The object went over the top of me at bicycle speed with no noise.

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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What is the population of Bellaghy?

Bellaghy has a population of 1,072 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,083.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bellaghy?

Bellaghy has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 42.6 inches.

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