Cerne Abbas, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Cerne Abbas is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 858. Elevation: 397 ft (121 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°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 | 858 |
| Population Density | 452 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.8089°, -2.4758° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.6 inches (1,108 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.1 inches (10 cm) |
About Cerne Abbas
Cerne Abbas is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 858. The city sits at an elevation of 397 feet (121 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 452/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8089°N, 2.4758°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | - | 51 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in |
Cerne Abbas has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.9").
Schools in Cerne Abbas
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piddle Valley Church of England First School | - | - | - | - |
| Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Cerne Abbas CE VC First School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Cerne Abbas
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFBS Blandford | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Weymouth Rocks (Medium Bitrate) | punk, rock | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Abbey104 | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Wimborne | community radio station | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Ninesprings | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Alfred | community news | MP3 160 kbps | |
| 10 Radio 105.3 - Wiveliscombe | community radio, somerset | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Somervalley fm | community radio, local station | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Cerne Abbas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castletown D-Day Centre | ||||
| Cobham Hall | ||||
| Dinosaur Museum | ||||
| Dorset Museum | ||||
| Fleet Air Arm Museum | ||||
| Gillingham Museum | ||||
| Haynes International Motor Museum | ||||
| Ilchester Museum | ||||
| Mill House Cider Museum | ||||
| Montacute TV Radio & Toy Museum | ||||
| Nothe Fort | ||||
| Sherborne Museum | ||||
| Sherborne Steam & Waterwheel Centre | ||||
| South Somerset Heritage Collection | ||||
| Stour Micro Museum | ||||
| Sturminster Museum | ||||
| Terracotta Warriors Museum | ||||
| The Keep Military Museum | ||||
| The Tank Museum | ||||
| The Tank Museum | ||||
| The Teddy Bear Museum | ||||
| The Tutankhamun Exhibition | ||||
| Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum | ||||
| Tudor House | ||||
| Weymouth Museum | ||||
| Weymouth Museum |
Libraries in Cerne Abbas
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chickerell Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Crossways Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dorchester Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gillingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Littlemoor Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Milborne Port Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Puddletown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sherborne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stalbridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sturminster Newton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tank Museum Library and Archive | 0.0 | |||||
| Weymouth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yeovil Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cerne Abbas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Market |
Cafes in Cerne Abbas
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Cerne Abbas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorset Brewing Company | ||||
| Dorset Brewing Company | ||||
| Dorset Piddle Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Cerne Abbas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Cerne Abbas
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warmwell Snowsport Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| South Wilts Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Cerne Abbas
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Airport | BRS | Large Airport |
| Bournemouth Airport | BOH | Medium Airport |
| MoD Boscombe Down | - | Medium Airport |
| RNAS Yeovilton | YEO | Medium Airport |
| Avon Lane Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Badminton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bagber Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Batch End Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Biss Brook Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowerchalke Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bowerswaine Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Branscombe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Charmy Down Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clench Common Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clutton Hill Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Compton Abbas Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Craysmarsh Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Curry Rivel 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 |
| Farway Common Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Garston Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Godney Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great House Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gutchpool Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Halesland Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Henstridge Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hermitage Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Langley House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Langport Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Withial Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower-Durston Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lydeway Field | - | Small Airport |
| Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Manton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Melbury Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middle Chinnock Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middle Pymore Farm Airstrip (Private) | - | Small Airport |
| Middlegate Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middlezoy Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Cerne Abbas
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Buckland Newton Post Office | |
| Cerne Abbas Post Office | |
| Piddletrenthide Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Cerne Abbas
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Reach West |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cerne Abbas
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints Church | |
| Holy Rood Church | |
| Holy Trinity | |
| Our Lady & Saint Lawrence | |
| St Andrew | |
| St Augustine's Well | |
| St John the Baptist | |
| St Mary | |
| St Mary the Virgin | |
| St Mary's Church | |
| St Nicholas | |
| St Pancras | |
| St Peter & St Paul | |
| St Thomas a Beckett | |
| St. Mary's |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Cerne Abbas?
Cerne Abbas has a population of 858 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 452 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cerne Abbas?
Cerne Abbas has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 43.6 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.
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