Canterbury, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Canterbury is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 54,880. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 54,880 |
| Population Density | 1,952 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.2790°, 1.0799° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.9 inches (658 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Canterbury
Canterbury is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 54,880. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Climate in Canterbury
Canterbury has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (18°C), the coldest is Jan (5.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 604 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 28.1 sq mi (72.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,952/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.2790°N, 1.0799°E |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1858 | NORTH SEA | Unknown | 6.0 m | - | 46 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 23 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in |
Canterbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.6").
Schools in Canterbury
27 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Court Grammar School | - | - | - | - |
| The King's School International College | - | - | - | - |
| The Worthgate School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Thomas' Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Stephen's Infant School | - | - | - | - |
| The Orchard School | - | - | - | - |
| The Canterbury Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| The Kings School | - | - | - | - |
| Kent College Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| The Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies | - | - | - | - |
| St. Stephen's Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Stafford House School of English | - | - | - | - |
| Haven Nook School | - | - | - | - |
| Wincheap Foundation Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Christopher's School | - | - | - | - |
| The King's School | - | - | - | - |
| Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys | - | - | - | - |
| Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Anselm's Catholic School | - | - | - | - |
| King's School | - | - | - | - |
| Barton Manor School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Peter's Methodist Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| The Archbishop's School | - | - | - | - |
| St. John's Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Nicholas' School | - | - | - | - |
| The Canterbury Academy | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Canterbury
19 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street Sounds Radio | dance, disco | MP3 | |
| Radio Caroline Flashback | 60s, 70s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Essex | contemporary hits radio, pop | MP3 | |
| BBC Essex | - | UNKNOWN | |
| EKR Retro Rock | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Big L 2 | 70's, 80's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Majestic Jukebox Radio | 60s, 70s | AAC+ 16 kbps | |
| Radio Jupiter | adult contemporary, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Zero Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Caroline North | - | AAC+ 52 kbps | |
| Stomp Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Caroline Flashback | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sheppey FM 92.2 | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Kori The Pom Radio | drum & bass, edm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| White Cliffs Radio | - | MP3 | |
| NanoRadio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radioalfa2 | classic hits | MP3 | |
| DCR104.9 FM | community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 105.9 Academy FM (Folkestone) | - | AAC+ 48 kbps |
Museums in Canterbury
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur's Hall | ||||
| Ashford Borough Museum | ||||
| Canterbury Roman Museum | ||||
| Dover Museum | ||||
| Dover Transport Museum | ||||
| Eastchurch Aviation Museum | ||||
| Eastchurch Aviation Museum | ||||
| Fleur de Lis Heritage Centre | ||||
| Folkestone Museum | ||||
| Folkestone's Fishing Heritage And History Museum | ||||
| Godmersham Heritage Centre | ||||
| Grand Jury Museum | ||||
| Herne Bay Historical Records Society Heritage Centre | ||||
| Hythe Town Museum | ||||
| Kent Battle of Britain Museum | ||||
| Kent Museum of Freemasonry | ||||
| Marlowe's Ghost | ||||
| Monkton Field Study Centre | ||||
| Powell-Cotton Museum | ||||
| PWRR & Queens Regiment Museum | ||||
| Railway Museum | ||||
| Secret Wartime Tunnels | ||||
| Secret Wartime Tunnels | ||||
| Spur Casemates Exhibition | ||||
| St Augustine’s Abbey | ||||
| The Agricultural Museum | ||||
| The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge | ||||
| The Marlowe Kit | ||||
| The Seaside Museum | ||||
| The Underground Hopital | ||||
| The Wing | ||||
| Whitstable Museum and Gallery | ||||
| Women's Land Army Museum |
Libraries in Canterbury
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augustine House | 0.0 | |||||
| Aylesham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Birchington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Boughton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Canterbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cheriton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dover Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Faversham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Folkestone Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Folkestone Library (CURRENTLY CLOSED) | 0.0 | |||||
| Herne Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hythe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Learning Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Lyminge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Minster Library & Neighbourhood Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Reception and LRC | 0.0 | |||||
| Sandgate Library & Parish Council | 0.0 | |||||
| School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sturry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Swalecliffe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Templeman Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Stanhope Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitstable Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wood Avenue Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wye Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Canterbury
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Farmers Market | |||||
| Herne Bay Market | |||||
| Herne Bay Market | |||||
| Kingfisher Blinds | |||||
| Leysdown Market | |||||
| Petticoat Lane Emporium | |||||
| The Goods Shed | |||||
| The Goods Yard |
Hotels in Canterbury
16 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Canterbury
61 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Canterbury
74 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Canterbury
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Canterbury
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Canterbury
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Canterbury
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Canterbury
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Canterbury
7 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Canterbury
4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Canterbury
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Canterbury
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Canterbury
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Canterbury
10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Canterbury
6 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Canterbury
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curious Brewing | ||||
| Floc | ||||
| Goody Ales | ||||
| Hop Fuzz Brewery | ||||
| Mad Cat Brewery | ||||
| Shivering Sands Brewery and Tap Room |
Stadiums & Teams in Canterbury
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Canterbury
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Canterbury
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Southend Airport | SEN | Medium Airport |
| Lydd London Ashford Airport | LYX | Medium Airport |
| Acton Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Andrewsfield Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Barling Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Barnards Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Bensons Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blooms Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bonnington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boulogne-sur-Mer - Alprech Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Chalksole Green Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Challock Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Channel Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Churchlands Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clacton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clees Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clipgate Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crosbie Field UL | - | Small Airport |
| Earls Colne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Egerton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fridd Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Frinsted Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great Oakley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hamilton Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Harringe Court Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Headcorn Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| High Easter Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Horsey Island Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Inglenook Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Laddingford Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Lamberhurst Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lamberhurst Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Little Engeham Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Little Robhurst Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lodge Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lukesfield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Meadow Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Napps Field Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nayland Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Norwood Lodge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Old Hay Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pent Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Rankins Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Raydon Wings Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Rayne Hall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Retreat Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ripple Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Rochester Airport | RCS | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Canterbury
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Barton Post Office | |
| Canterbury Post Office | |
| Hales Place Post Office | |
| St Martins Hill Post Office | |
| Zealand Road Post Office |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Canterbury
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, and St Martin's Church | Cultural | 1988 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Canterbury
30 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints' Church | |
| Barton Evangelical Church | |
| Bertha the Queen | |
| Canterbury Baptist Church | |
| Canterbury Cathedral | |
| Canterbury Salvation Army | |
| Catholic Church of St. Thomas of Canterbury | |
| CCCU Chapel | |
| Chapel | |
| Christian Science Society Canterbury | |
| Eliot College Chapel | |
| Friends Meeting House | |
| Jampel Kadampa Buddhist Centre | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses | |
| Laud Worship Rooms | |
| Pilgrim's Relectory Chapel Undercroft | |
| Saint Martin's Church | |
| St Dunstans Church | |
| St Paul | |
| St Peter's Methodist Church |
Explore Near Canterbury
UFO Sightings Near Canterbury
2 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Canterbury.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Canterbury (near), dover, kent (uk/england) | 2006 | 100mw Red pulsar laser chased off UFO. |
| Canterbury (uk/england) | 1976 | Silent saucer shaped craft joining up with a very bright white light |
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Canterbury
30 places within 15 km
- • Bigbury Camp
- • Long Barrow
- • Reculver Roman Fort
- • Tumulus
- • Tumulus
- + 2 more
- • Herne Bay Beach
- • Shellbeach
- • Shellness Beach
- • South Shellness Beach
- • Canterbury Castle
- • Chilham Castle
- • Norman Keep
- • Bab's Hill
- • Cleve Hill
- • The Mount
- • Former Mill Race
- • Reculver Towers
- • Saint Augustine's Abbey
- • St. Augustine's Abbey
- • Stonework Ruins at Toniford Manor
- + 1 more
- • Bishopstone Glen
- • Legacy Park Viewpoint
- • Millstone View Point
- • The Mount (Popsy's View)
- • Victory Woods Link Sculpture
- + 2 more
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What is the population of Canterbury?
Canterbury has a population of 54,880 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1,952 people per square mile, spread across 28.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Canterbury?
Canterbury has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 25.9 inches.
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