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Carndonagh, Ireland

Ulster · Ireland

Carndonagh is a small town in Ulster, Ireland with a population of 2,471. Elevation: 105 ft (32 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

2,471 Population 4/sq mi density
105 ft Elevation 32 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
53.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Dublin Timezone

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About Carndonagh

Carndonagh

Carndonagh is a town on the Inishowen peninsula in County Donegal, Ireland, close to Trawbreaga Bay. As of the 2022 census, Carndonagh had a population of 2,768.

People

Population2,471
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain53.8 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Population2,471
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Coordinates55.2500°, -7.2667°
TimezoneEurope/Dublin
Country🇮🇪 Ireland
State / ProvinceUlster
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation53.8 inches (1,366 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Carndonagh

Carndonagh is a small town in Ireland (Ulster) with a population of 2,471. The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet (32 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Dublin.

Climate in Carndonagh

Carndonagh has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C (50°F). The hottest month is Aug (14.6°C), the coldest is Jan (6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1138 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6°C / 43°F 3.8° / 8.2° 118.3
Feb 6.1°C / 43°F 3.8° / 8.3° 95.1
Mar 7°C / 45°F 4.5° / 9.4° 81.0
Apr 8.4°C / 47°F 5.8° / 11.1° 63.9
May 10.5°C / 51°F 7.8° / 13.2° 64.8
Jun 12.7°C / 55°F 10.2° / 15.2° 73.9
Jul 14.4°C / 58°F 11.9° / 16.9° 85.7
Aug 14.6°C / 58°F 12.2° / 17.1° 98.0
Sep 13.4°C / 56°F 10.9° / 15.8° 94.8
Oct 10.9°C / 52°F 8.6° / 13.2° 110.0
Nov 8.4°C / 47°F 6.2° / 10.5° 122.0
Dec 6.6°C / 44°F 4.4° / 8.8° 130.8
Carndonagh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below Ireland avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Area586.4 sq mi (1,518.7 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates55.2500°N, 7.2667°W
TimezoneEurope/Dublin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.8"
42% above Ireland avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.75"
Driest Month (May) 2.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M0.0 on Nov 1, 2017.

May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 119 km
Jan 26, 1990 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M3.0 112 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 119 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
720 HEBRIDES (SCOTLAND) Questionable Earthquake 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.3 in
March 43°F (6°C) 4.5 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in Driest
June 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
July 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
August 58°F (14°C) 4.4 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 4.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 5.8 in
November 45°F (7°C) 5.7 in
December 42°F (6°C) 5.7 in

Carndonagh has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 41°F in January to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.8") and May the driest (2.8").

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Colleges & Universities in Carndonagh

Institution Type Founded Website
National Fisheries College College

Schools in Carndonagh

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scoil Treasa Naofa
Naomh Buadáin
Carndonagh Community School
Saint Patrick's Girls' National School
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Radio Stations near Carndonagh

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Highland Radio popular music, variety MP3 128 kbps
Northern Sound AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Carndonagh

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Doagh Famine Village

Libraries in Carndonagh

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Buncrana Library0.0
Carndonagh Library0.0
Moville Library0.0
Shantallow Library0.0
Strathfoyle Library0.0

Hotels in Carndonagh

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ballyliffin Hotel
Ballyliffin Hotel
McGrory's
Mia's Four Star Failte Holiday Rental Cottage
Strand Hotel

Restaurants in Carndonagh

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ballyliffin Golf Club Restaurant
Farren's Restaurant
Flamin' Grill
The Butterbean

Cafes in Carndonagh

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Bamba
Corner Coffee
Diamond Café

Castles in Carndonagh

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrickabraghy Castle

Gas Stations in Carndonagh

9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clonmany
Doherty's
Go
IE #10866939275
IE #1167760851
IE #1512729672
Kelly's Service Station
McClean's
Top

Banks in Carndonagh

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AIB
Bank of Ireland
Inishowen Credit Union

Gyms in Carndonagh

5 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IE #10860553376
IE #10860553377
Inishowen Yoga & Pilates
Pure Grit
TR Fitness

Breweries in Carndonagh

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Dopey Dick Brewing Company
Northbound Brewery
Northbound Brewing
O'Connor Craft Beer
Otterbank Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Carndonagh

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Carndonagh

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
City of Derry AirportLDYMedium Airport
AltamuskinSmall Airport
Ashfield - Russell's field ULSmall Airport
Bellarena AirfieldSmall Airport
Blackhill AirstripSmall Airport
Carrickmore AirstripSmall Airport
Carrigart AirstripSmall Airport
Castlerock AirstripSmall Airport
Causeway AirfieldSmall Airport
Coalisland AirstripSmall Airport
Coulters AirstripSmall Airport
Drumavish AirstripSmall Airport
Dungannon AirstripSmall Airport
Dunnamanagh AirstripSmall Airport
Finn Valley Airfield ULSmall Airport
Letterkenny AirfieldSmall Airport
Pettigo AirstripSmall Airport
Plains AirstripSmall Airport
Ruskey AirstripSmall Airport
Wild Geese Skydive CentreSmall Airport

Post Offices in Carndonagh

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bulloor Post Office
Carndonagh Post Office
Clonmany Post Office
Culdaff Post Office
Malin Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Carndonagh

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bocan Chapel
Church of the Sacred Heart, Carndonagh
Glacknadrummond Methodist Church
Malin Presbyterian Church
Oratory
Saint Buadan's

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Elevation
32 m (105 ft)

🇮🇪 About Ireland

Capital Dublin
Population 4,853,506
Area 70,280 km²
GDP (USD) $567,372,737,459
GDP per capita $106,819
HDI 0.950
Life expectancy 82.9 years
Internet users 96.5%
Urban population 64.1%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages English, Irish
Calling code +353
TLD .ie
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Ireland

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Lá Caille
Feb 2 Saint Brigid's Day Lá Fhéile Bríde
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Lá Fhéile Pádraig
Apr 3 Good Friday Aoine an Chéasta
Apr 6 Easter Monday Luan Cásca
May 4 May Day Lá Bealtaine
Jun 1 June Holiday Lá Saoire i mí an Mheithimh
Aug 3 August Holiday Lá Saoire i mí Lúnasa
Oct 26 October Holiday Lá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair
Dec 25 Christmas Day Lá Nollag
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Lá Fhéile Stiofáin

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carndonagh

What is the population of Carndonagh?

Carndonagh has a population of 2,471 residents and is located in Ireland. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 586.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Carndonagh?

Carndonagh has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.8 inches.

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