Bowes, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Bowes is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 442. Elevation: 958 ft (292 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

442 Population 1/sq mi density
958 ft Elevation 292 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
47.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population442
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain47.1 in/yr
Elevation958 ft (292 m)
Population442
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation958 ft (292 m)
Coordinates54.5164°, -2.0160°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation47.1 inches (1,196 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.8 inches (38 cm)

About Bowes

Bowes is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 442. The city sits at an elevation of 958 feet (292 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Bowes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 958 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below United Kingdom avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation958 ft (292 m)
Area937.5 sq mi (2,428.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates54.5164°N, 2.0160°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.1"
24% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 14.8"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.10"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 116 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 115 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 76 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 116 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 45 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 116 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 106 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 116 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 114 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 133 km
Oct 29, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M3.1 116 km
Jul 5, 2004 5 km WNW of Lund, United Kingdom M3.0 112 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 60 km
Apr 11, 2009 5 km ENE of Goxhill, United Kingdom M3.0 147 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 123 km
Oct 22, 2002 1 km WNW of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.9 118 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.8 116 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 44 km
Oct 25, 2002 2 km NNE of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.6 116 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 4.1 in Wettest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 40°F (4°C) 3.4 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in Driest
May 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
July 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
October 47°F (9°C) 3.8 in
November 42°F (5°C) 4.0 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.1 in

Bowes has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 37°F in February to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Bowes

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bowes Hutchinson's C of E (Aided) Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bowes

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Dance Revolution - MP3 192 kbps
First radio bounce northeast club dance AAC
Amazing Radio UK electronica, hip hop MP3 128 kbps
NUFC Talk Radio football, soccer MP3 96 kbps
frisk radio guilty Pleasures northeast music AAC
Prince Bishops Hospital Radio - AAC 48 kbps
frisk radio groove northeast groove AAC
Smooth Tyne & Wear easy listening, newcastle MP3 128 kbps
Frisk radio bounce northeast bounce AAC

Museums in Bowes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dales Countryside Museum
Heritage Centre
Swaledale Museum
The Bowes Museum
Weardale Museum
Wensleydale Creamery Museum

Libraries in Bowes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Barnard Castle Library0.0
Fitzhugh Library0.0
Library and Customer Services Centre and the Community Office0.0
Thornborough Hall0.0
Wolsingham Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bowes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hawes Auction Mart
Middleton-In-Teesdale Auction Mart

Castles in Bowes

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bowes Castle

Breweries in Bowes

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Live Brewing Co
Wensleydale Brewery
Yorkshire Dales Brewery

Airports Near Bowes

35 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Leeds Bradford AirportLBALarge Airport
Newcastle International AirportNCLLarge Airport
RAF Leeming-Medium Airport
RAF Spadeadam-Medium Airport
RAF Topcliffe-Medium Airport
Teesside International AirportMMEMedium Airport
Bagby Thirsk Airfield-Small Airport
Bedlands Gate Airfield-Small Airport
Bywell Airfield-Small Airport
Causey Park Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Chipping Airfield-Small Airport
Croft Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Currock Hill Glider Field-Small Airport
Dishforth Village Airfield-Small Airport
Ewesley Airstrip-Small Airport
Felixkirk Airstrip-Small Airport
Fishburn Airfield-Small Airport
Garforth Airstrip-Small Airport
Glassonby Airfield-Small Airport
Greenhills Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster Airfield-Small Airport
High Flats Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hutton Grange Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lartington Moor Airstrip-Small Airport
Loadman Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
North Rigton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Oxenhope Airfield-Small Airport
Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Peterlee Airfield-Small Airport
Ravensworth Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Selby House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Skelling Farm Glider Field-Small Airport
Staindrop Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Wathstones Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bowes

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Giles Church

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Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Bowes

3 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Bowes.

Name Description
Aygill Force
Huggill Force
Mill Force

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 Bowes

What is the population of Bowes?

Bowes has a population of 442 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 937.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bowes?

Bowes has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 47.1 inches, with 14.8 inches of snow.

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