Chagford, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Chagford is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,535. Elevation: 574 ft (175 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

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

1,535 Population 131/sq mi density
574 ft Elevation 175 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
47.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population1,535
Density131/mi²
Veterans7.3%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain47.6 in/yr
Elevation574 ft (175 m)
Population1,535
Population Density131 / sq mi
Elevation574 ft (175 m)
Coordinates50.6750°, -3.8394°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation47.6 inches (1,208 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chagford

Chagford is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,535. The city sits at an elevation of 574 feet (175 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Chagford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 574 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average49.1°F
9% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation574 ft (175 m)
Area11.7 sq mi (30.3 km²)
Population Density131/sq mi
Coordinates50.6750°N, 3.8394°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.63"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

30 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 M4.5 131 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 117 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 80 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 69 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 76 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 76 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 75 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 77 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 121 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 107 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 112 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 134 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 37 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 76 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 121 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 34 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 140 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 117 km
Sep 5, 1999 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom M2.9 56 km
Aug 17, 1992 1 km E of Machen, United Kingdom M2.9 114 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 - 62 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.5 in
February 40°F (4°C) 4.1 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.8 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
June 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 60°F (15°C) 3.3 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in
October 51°F (10°C) 4.8 in
November 45°F (7°C) 5.2 in
December 42°F (6°C) 5.6 in Wettest

Chagford has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 40°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Chagford

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Chagford Church of England Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Chagford

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BBC Radio Devon - UNKNOWN
Ocean City Radio various MP3 192 kbps
Mechanical Music Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Drake UK hip hop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Drake hip hop MP3 128 kbps
Soundart Radio diy, experimental MP3 128 kbps
Torbay Hospital Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Hospital Radio Plymouth - AAC 128 kbps
Phonic FM alternative, community MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Chagford

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ashburton Museum
Bovey Tracey Heritage Centre
Church House
Crediton Museum
Dartmoor Prison Museum
Finch Foundry (NT)
History Box
Kelly Mine
Monastic Way Exhibition
Motor Museum
Museum Of Dartmoor Life
Newton Abbot Museum
Pengelly Trust Museum
Rora House
Site of Old Torbay Aircraft Museum
South Devon Railway Museum
St. Lawrence Chapel
The Arthur Westlake Museum
The Timehouse
The Valliant Soldier Museum & Heritage Centre
Totnes Fashions and Textiles Museum
Totnes Museum
Tuckers Maltings
War Horse Valley Country Farm Park

Libraries in Chagford

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ashburton Library0.0
Bovey Tracey Library0.0
Bovey Tracey Library0.0
Bowring Library0.0
Buckfastleigh Library0.0
Chagford Library0.0
Chudleigh Library0.0
Crediton Library0.0
Kingsteignton Library0.0
Newton Abbot Library0.0
Okehampton Library0.0
Old Library0.0
Princetown Public Library0.0
Totnes Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Chagford

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farm Shop
Newton Abbot Indoor Market
Town Square

Hotels in Chagford

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gidleigh Park
Globe Inn
Mill End Hotel
The Three Crowns Hotel
Thornworthy House Hotel

Restaurants in Chagford

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

22 Mill St
Whiddons

Cafes in Chagford

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Birdcage
The Café at Castle Drogo
The Old Forge Caffe and Restaurant

Castles in Chagford

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Castle Drogo
Gidleigh Castle

Veterinaries in Chagford

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Okeford Veterinary Centre

Bus Stations in Chagford

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #491251046

Banks in Chagford

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lloyds Bank

Breweries in Chagford

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Barnaby's Brewhouse
Black Tor Brewery
Dartmoor Brewery
Gray's Devon Cider
Hunters Brewery
New Lion Brewery And Taproom
Sandford Orchards
Taw Valley Brewery
Teignworthy Brewery
The Devil's Pleasure
Utopian Brewing Company
Yarde Cider

Stadiums & Teams in Chagford

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Airports Near Chagford

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cardiff International AirportCWLLarge Airport
Exeter International AirportEXTMedium Airport
MOD St Athan-Medium Airport
Royal Marines Base Chivenor-Medium Airport
Belle Vue Airfield-Small Airport
Bolt Head Airfield-Small Airport
Branscombe Airfield-Small Airport
Brent Tor Glider Field-Small Airport
Brookside Farm Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Dunkeswell Airfield-Small Airport
Eaglescott Airfield-Small Airport
Eggesford Airfield-Small Airport
Farway Common Airfield-Small Airport
Glebe Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Gorrel Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Halwell Airstrip-Small Airport
Heywood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hunsdon Lea Airstrip-Small Airport
Marldon Airstrip-Small Airport
North Hill Glider Field-Small Airport
St Mellion Airstrip-Small Airport
Stoodleigh Barton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Tinnel Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Watchford Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Well Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Westacott Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Westover Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Chagford

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Chagford Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chagford

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Castle Drogo Chapel
Holy Trinity
Providence Methodist Chapel
St Michael's Church

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 Chagford

What is the population of Chagford?

Chagford has a population of 1,535 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 131 people per square mile, spread across 11.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chagford?

Chagford has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 47.6 inches.

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