Broad Chalke, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Broad Chalke is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 659. Elevation: 285 ft (87 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

659 Population 151/sq mi density
285 ft Elevation 87 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
42.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population659
Density151/mi²
Veterans7.5%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain42.8 in/yr
Elevation285 ft (87 m)
Population659
Population Density151 / sq mi
Elevation285 ft (87 m)
Coordinates51.0272°, -1.9485°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation42.8 inches (1,087 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.1 inches (15 cm)

About Broad Chalke

Broad Chalke is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 659. The city sits at an elevation of 285 feet (87 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Broad Chalke

Broad Chalke 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
Broad Chalke experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 285 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation285 ft (87 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²)
Population Density151/sq mi
Coordinates51.0272°N, 1.9485°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.8"
13% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 6.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 142 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 141 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 132 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 72 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 112 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 107 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 72 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 118 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 105 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 121 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 99 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 108 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 117 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 114 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 80 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 72 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 123 km
Sep 17, 1993 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom M3.2 141 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 51 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 101 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 - 94 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
February 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
December 42°F (5°C) 3.4 in Wettest

Broad Chalke has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Broad Chalke

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Broad Chalke CE Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Broad Chalke

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Serenade Radio easy listening MP3 192 kbps
Xtra Hot bournemouth, community MP3 160 kbps
BFBS Salisbury Plain - AAC+ 64 kbps
Bournemouth One pop AAC
Hot Gold 70s, 80s MP3 160 kbps
Serenade Radio - MP3 192 kbps
BFBS Blandford - AAC+ 64 kbps
Alfred community news MP3 160 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
Forest FM - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Wimborne community radio station MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Broad Chalke

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amesbury Aviation Heritage Centre
Amesbury History Centre
Blandford Fashion Museum
Blandford Town Museum
Boscombe Down Aviation Collection
Breamore House and Countryside Museum
Bugad Classic Bikes
Fordingbridge Museum
Friends of the New Forest Airfields
Gold Hill Museum
Museum of East Dorset
Rockbourne Roman Villa
Royal Signals Museum
Salisbury Museum
Stonehenge Exhibitions
The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum
The Rifles Museum

Libraries in Broad Chalke

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Amesbury Library0.0
Blandford Library0.0
Colehill Library0.0
Downton Library0.0
Ferndown Library0.0
Fordingbridge Library0.0
Library and Museum0.0
Netheravon Library0.0
Ringwood Library0.0
Salisbury Library0.0
Shaftesbury Library0.0
The Library0.0
Verwood Library0.0
Warminster Library0.0
Westbury Library0.0
Wimborne Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Broad Chalke

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market Place

Breweries in Broad Chalke

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Dark Revolution
Hall & Woodhouse Brewery
Wayland's Sixpenny Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Broad Chalke

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Ski Resorts Near Broad Chalke

3 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Broad Chalke

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bournemouth AirportBOHMedium Airport
MoD Boscombe Down-Medium Airport
RAF Brize NortonBZZMedium Airport
RAF FairfordFFDMedium Airport
RNAS YeoviltonYEOMedium 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
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
Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding Club-Small Airport
Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip-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
Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Compton Abbas Aerodrome-Small Airport
Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip-Small Airport
Cotswold AirportGBASmall Airport
Craysmarsh Airstrip-Small Airport
Denford Manor Airstrip-Small Airport
Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip-Small Airport
Deptford Airstrip-Small Airport
Devizes Airstrip-Small Airport
Dorset Gliding Club (Eyres Field)-Small Airport
Draycot Farm Aerodrome-Small Airport
Edington Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Farley Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Firs Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Freshwater Fruit Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Garston Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ginge Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Glebe Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Great House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Greenhill Down Airstrip-Small Airport
Gutchpool Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Broad Chalke

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints
St Martin

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 Broad Chalke

What is the population of Broad Chalke?

Broad Chalke has a population of 659 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 151 people per square mile, spread across 4.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Broad Chalke?

Broad Chalke has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 42.8 inches, with 6.1 inches of snow.

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