Burniston, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Burniston is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,470. Elevation: 177 ft (54 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

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

1,470 Population
177 ft Elevation 54 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
25.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Burniston

Burniston

Burniston is a village and civil parish in the county of North Yorkshire, England. It is situated about four miles north of Scarborough, on the A171 road. According to the 2011 UK census Burniston parish had a population of 1,523, an increase on the 2001 UK census figure of 1,389. With all the new houses at River Meadows, the population is now roughly 1,500. The parish council is Burniston Parish Council.

People

Population1,470

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain25.6 in/yr
Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Population1,470
Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Coordinates54.3239°, -0.4481°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation25.6 inches (649 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Burniston

Burniston is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,470. The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet (54 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Burniston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Coordinates54.3239°N, 0.4481°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.6"
33% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.48"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 103 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 149 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 68 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 147 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 139 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 140 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 80 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 146 km
Jun 21, 1998 74 km E of Flamborough, United Kingdom M3.5 99 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 132 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 146 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 148 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 101 km
Oct 29, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M3.1 148 km
Apr 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Middle Rasen, United Kingdom M3.1 108 km
Oct 7, 1998 3 km ESE of Ulceby, United Kingdom M3.1 81 km
Apr 11, 2009 5 km ENE of Goxhill, United Kingdom M3.0 72 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 142 km
Jul 5, 2004 5 km WNW of Lund, United Kingdom M3.0 44 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.8 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 1.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
May 51°F (10°C) 1.9 in
June 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.3 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.5 in Wettest

Burniston has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Burniston

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lindhead School - - - -
Hackness Church of England Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Burniston

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
TruckStopRadio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Scarborough community radio MP3 64 kbps
This is the Coast - MP3
Vixen 101 - MP3 128 kbps
Great Driffield Radio - MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Burniston

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bayle Museum
Captain Cook Memorial Museum
Cholmley House
Filey Museum
Maritime Heritage
Pannett Art Gallery
RNLI Whitby Museum
Robin Hood’s Bay Museum
Rotunda Museum
The Scarborough Fair Collection & Vintage Transport Museum
Whitby Jet Heritage Centre
Whitby Museum
Yorkshire Coast Dinosaur And Fossil Museum

Libraries in Burniston

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Derwent Valley Community Library & Resource Centre0.0
Eastfield Library0.0
Filey Library0.0
Newby Library0.0
Reading Rooms0.0
Scarborough Library0.0
Whitby Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Burniston

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Lebberston Sunday Market
Market Hall and Market Vaults

Hotels in Burniston

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hackness Grange Hotel

Cafes in Burniston

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Daisy Tea Rooms
The Yew Tree Cafe

Gas Stations in Burniston

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #4962128354

Breweries in Burniston

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
North Riding Brewery
Raven Hill Brewery
Scarborough Brewery
Whitby Brewery
Wold Top Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Burniston

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Airports Near Burniston

43 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Humberside AirportHUYMedium Airport
Leeds East Airport-Medium Airport
Acaster Malbis Airstrip-Small Airport
Askern Airfield-Small Airport
Beverley/Linley Hill Airfield-Small Airport
Birchwood Lodge Airstrip-Small Airport
Boon Hill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Breighton Airfield-Small Airport
Bridge Cottage Airstrip-Small Airport
Bridlington Airfield-Small Airport
Burn Airfield-Small Airport
Burton-Constable Airstrip-Small Airport
Cliffe Airstrip-Small Airport
Eddsfield Airfield-Small Airport
Elvington Airfield-Small Airport
Full Sutton Airfield-Small Airport
Garton Field Airstrip-Small Airport
Gilrudding Grange Airstrip-Small Airport
Hill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hollym Airfield-Small Airport
Hollym West Airfield-Small Airport
Howden Airstrip-Small Airport
Ings Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lodge Field House Airstrip-Small Airport
Low Moor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Melrose Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Moor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Newgate Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Newton-on-Rawcliffe Airstrip-Small Airport
Octon Airstrip-Small Airport
Pocklington Airfield-Small Airport
Redmoor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Rufforth East Airfield-Small Airport
Rufforth West Airfield-Small Airport
Settrington Airstrip-Small Airport
South Cave / Mount Airy Airfield-Small Airport
Spite Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Tansterne Grange Airstrip-Small Airport
Throstle Nest Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Wombleton Airfield-Small Airport
Woodhouse Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Yearby Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Burniston

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Burniston Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Burniston

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Burniston Methodist Church
Scalby Methodist Church
St Laurence
St Peters
St. Athanasius Monastry
St. Peters Church
Wesleyan Methodist Chapel

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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Burniston has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 25.6 inches.

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