Brighstone, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Brighstone is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,584. Elevation: 128 ft (39 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

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

1,584 Population 208/sq mi density
128 ft Elevation 39 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
32.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population1,584
Density208/mi²
Veterans6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain32.8 in/yr
Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Population1,584
Population Density208 / sq mi
Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Coordinates50.6426°, -1.3948°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation32.8 inches (833 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Brighstone

Brighstone is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,584. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet (39 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Brighstone

Brighstone has an average annual temperature of 10.7°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.1°C), the coldest is Jan (5.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 853 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.4°C / 42°F 2.3° / 8.4° 92.8
Feb 5.4°C / 42°F 2° / 8.9° 66.4
Mar 7.2°C / 45°F 3° / 11.4° 60.7
Apr 9.2°C / 49°F 4.3° / 14° 56.5
May 12.2°C / 54°F 7.3° / 17.2° 46.4
Jun 15°C / 59°F 10.1° / 19.9° 53.6
Jul 17.1°C / 63°F 12.1° / 22.1° 46.6
Aug 17°C / 63°F 12° / 21.9° 53.6
Sep 14.4°C / 58°F 9.5° / 19.4° 69.6
Oct 11.5°C / 53°F 7.5° / 15.5° 102.2
Nov 8.1°C / 47°F 4.6° / 11.7° 105.3
Dec 5.8°C / 42°F 2.7° / 8.9° 99.7
Brighstone experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Area7.6 sq mi (19.8 km²)
Population Density208/sq mi
Coordinates50.6426°N, 1.3948°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.8"
14% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.94"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.0 on May 19, 2019.

Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 135 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 145 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 74 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 122 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 116 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 122 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 138 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 150 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 100 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 39 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 140 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 122 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 148 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 34 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 119 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 61 km
Jul 16, 2005 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom M2.9 81 km
Jan 27, 2015 1 km ENE of Winchester, United Kingdom M2.9 48 km
Mar 18, 2001 8 km W of Marlborough, United Kingdom M2.9 93 km
Mar 23, 1998 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom M2.9 90 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 - 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.7 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.7 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in

Brighstone has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 41°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Brighstone

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Brighstone

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
60s Swinging Radio classic hits 60s 70a 80s, israeli pop oldies MP3 96 kbps
Swinging radio 60s 60s, sixties MP3 96 kbps
Serenade Radio easy listening MP3 192 kbps
Serenade Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Capital FM South Coast 103.2 commercial, pop MP3 128 kbps
Angel Radio (HQ) nostalgia, oldies MP3 96 kbps
Christmas Radio (MP3) christmas music MP3 128 kbps
Express FM Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Bournemouth One pop AAC
BFBS Salisbury Plain - AAC+ 64 kbps
Isle of Wight Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Angel Radio - MP3 96 kbps
Outreach Radio - AAC 32 kbps
Forest FM - MP3 128 kbps
Southampton Hospital Radio - MP3 128 kbps
HearMe - Classic Rock classic rock MP3
Shine Radio - AAC+ 96 kbps
Naim Classical classical, orchestral OGG 128 kbps
Naim Jazz jazz OGG 128 kbps
Naim Radio classical, electronica OGG 160 kbps
Winchester Radio - MP3 128 kbps
State of the Art Radio - MP3

Museums in Brighstone

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Beaulieu
Beaulieu
Brighstone Museum
Bursledon Brickworks
Bursledon Brickworks
Carisbrooke Castle Museum
Cowes Maritime Museum
Dimbola Museum and Galleries
Dinosaur Farm Museum
Fort Brockhurst
Fort Victoria Country Park
HMS Agamemnon – Navigating the Legend
Hovercraft Museum
Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum
Isle of Wight Glass Museum
Isle of Wight Postal Museum
Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Little Woodham Living History Village
Little Woodham Living History Village
Longshoreman's Museum
Museum of Island History
New Forest Museum
Newport Roman Villa
Old Battery Museum
Osborne House Swiss Cottage Museum
Royal Victoria Hospital Museum
Royal Victoria Hospital Museum
Ryde District Heritage Centre
Saint Barbe Museum and Art Gallery
Secret Army Exhibition
Secret Army Exhibition
Sir Max Aitken Museum
St Thomas Church (Heritage Centre)
The Buckler's Hard Story Maritime Museum
The Diving Museum
The Gallery
The National Poo Museum
The Shipwreck Centre
The Wight Military and Heritage Museum
Train Story
Ventnor Heritage Museum
West Wight Heritage Centre
Westbury Manor Museum
Wight Aviation Museum
Yarmouth Town Hall

Libraries in Brighstone

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bridgemary Library0.0
Bridgemary Library0.0
Bridgemary Library0.0
Brighstone Community Library0.0
Cowes Library0.0
East Cowes Community Library0.0
Elson Library0.0
Fareham Library0.0
Freshwater Library0.0
Hythe Library0.0
Lockswood Library0.0
Lord Louis Library0.0
Lymington Library0.0
Lyndhurst Library0.0
Milford village hall and library0.0
Netley Library0.0
Niton Library0.0
Ryde Library0.0
Ryde Library0.0
Sandown Library0.0
Shanklin Community Library0.0
Stubbington Library0.0
Ventnor Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Brighstone

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bumbles
Fareham Market
Fareham Market
Ryde Market
Ryde Market

Cafes in Brighstone

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brighstone Newsagents
Isle of Wight Pearl Cafe
Mottistone Tea Garden
Tandem Tea Room

Gas Stations in Brighstone

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Grange Chine Autocentre

Breweries in Brighstone

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Goddards Brewery
Isle of Wight Brewery Ltd
Pig Beer Brewery
Vibrant Forest Brewery
Vibrant Forest Brewery

Ski Resorts Near Brighstone

2 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 - - -

Airports Near Brighstone

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Blackbushe AirportBBSMedium Airport
Bournemouth AirportBOHMedium Airport
Farnborough AirportFABMedium Airport
Lasham Airfield-Medium Airport
MoD Boscombe Down-Medium Airport
RAF OdihamODHMedium Airport
Southampton AirportSOUMedium Airport
Barton Ashes Airstrip-Small Airport
Batchley Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bembridge AirportBBPSmall Airport
Bere Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Berry Grove Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Binstead Airfield-Small Airport
Bognor Regis Lec Airfield-Small Airport
Bossington Airstrip-Small Airport
Bowden Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bowerchalke Airfield-Small Airport
Bowerswaine Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Brimpton Airfield-Small Airport
Brockwood Bottom Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Chilbolton Airfield-Small Airport
Clench Common Airfield-Small Airport
Colemore Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip-Small Airport
Craysmarsh Airstrip-Small Airport
Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip-Small Airport
Deptford Airstrip-Small Airport
Devizes Airstrip-Small Airport
Edington Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Farley Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Freshwater Fruit Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Glebe Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Goodwood AerodromeQUGSmall Airport
Greenlease Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hatchgate Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Herridge Gallops / Collingbourne Ducis Airfield-Small Airport
Hill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Homestead Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Idsworth Airstrip-Small Airport
Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport-Small Airport
Lower Upham Airfield-Small Airport
Lydeway Field-Small Airport
Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Manor House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Marsh Court Manor Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Meonstoke Airstrip-Small Airport
Middle Wallop Airfield-Small Airport
Netheravon Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Brighstone

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Brighstone Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Brighstone

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Brighstone Methodist Church
St Mary the Virgin
St Peter's Church
St. Mary's Church, Brook
St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, Mottistone

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 Brighstone

What is the population of Brighstone?

Brighstone has a population of 1,584 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 208 people per square mile, spread across 7.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Brighstone?

Brighstone has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 32.8 inches.

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