Chard, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Chard is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 14,292. Elevation: 387 ft (118 m). Average temperature: 52°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 | 14,292 |
| Elevation | 387 ft (118 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.8727°, -2.9660° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.3 inches (973 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.3 inches (8 cm) |
About Chard
Chard is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 14,292. The city sits at an elevation of 387 feet (118 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Climate in Chard
Chard has an average annual temperature of 10.8°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (17°C), the coldest is Jan (4.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1053 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 387 ft (118 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.8727°N, 2.9660°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 | - | 42 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
Chard has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 41°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (2.3").
Schools in Chard
10 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Redstart Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Avishayes Community Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Holyrood Academy | - | - | - | - |
| 3 Dimensions | - | - | - | - |
| Chard School | - | - | - | - |
| Tatworth Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Manor Court Community Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Chard
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rage FM | drum and bass, hardcore | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sid Valley Radio | local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Abbey104 | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Ninesprings | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| 10 Radio 105.3 - Wiveliscombe | community radio, somerset | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Somervalley fm | community radio, local station | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 100% Whatever Westcountry | - | MP3 | |
| Wave Community Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Chard
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allhallows Museum | ||||
| Axe Valley Heritage Museum | ||||
| Axminster Museum | ||||
| Beaminster Museum | ||||
| Bishops Lydeard Mill | ||||
| Bridport Museum | ||||
| Chard Museum | ||||
| Colyton Heritage Centre | ||||
| County Classics Motor Museum | ||||
| Crewkerne Museum | ||||
| Dinosaurland Fossil Museum | ||||
| Gauge Museum Bishops Lydeard | ||||
| Lyme Regis Museum | ||||
| Motoring Memories | ||||
| Museum of Somerset | ||||
| Perry's Cider Mill | ||||
| Somerset Cricket Museum | ||||
| Somerset Military Museum | ||||
| The Mill House | ||||
| Town Mill | ||||
| Upottery Airfield Nissen Hut Heritage Centre | ||||
| Westonzoyland Pumping Station Museum |
Libraries in Chard
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaminster Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bishops Lydeard Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bridport Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burton Bradstock Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Charmouth library | 0.0 | |||||
| Colyton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Crewkerne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Honiton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ilminster Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Langport Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lyme Regis Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Martock Library | 0.0 | |||||
| North Petherton Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Seaton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Somerton Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Petherton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Taunton Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Chard
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rise Market And Bakery | |||||
| The Customs House |
Hotels in Chard
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Chard
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Chard
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Chard
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Chard
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chard
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Chard
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Chard
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Chard
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branscombe Vale Brewery | ||||
| Haye Farm Brewery | ||||
| Lyme Regis Brewery | ||||
| Otter Brewery | ||||
| Palmer's Brewery | ||||
| Quantock Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Chard
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Chard
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warmwell Snowsport Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Chard
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Airport | BRS | Large Airport |
| Cardiff International Airport | CWL | Large Airport |
| Exeter International Airport | EXT | Medium Airport |
| MOD St Athan | - | 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 |
| Branscombe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brookside Farm Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Charmy Down Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chase Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clutton Hill Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croes Carn Einion Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Curry Rivel Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dorset Gliding Club (Eyres Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Dunkeswell Airfield | - | 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 |
| Halwell Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Henstridge Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hermitage Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Heywood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Langport Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Withial Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower-Durston Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Marldon Airstrip | - | 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 |
| New Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| North Hill Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Norton Malreward Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Orchardleigh Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| RNAS Merryfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rookery Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| South Wraxall private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Stancombe Farm Airstrip (Private) | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Chard
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chard Post Office | |
| Combe St Nicholas Post Office | |
| South Chard Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chard
17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bethel Baptist | |
| Birchwood Mission Church | |
| Chard Baptist Church | |
| Chard Methodist Church | |
| Combe St Nicholas Methodist Church | |
| Good Shepherd | |
| Saint Barnabas Mission Church | |
| South Chard Church | |
| St Andrew | |
| St Andrews | |
| St John the Baptist | |
| St John the Evangelist | |
| St Mary the Virgin | |
| St Mary's | |
| St Michael & All Angels Church | |
| St Nicholas | |
| The Blessed Virgin Mary |
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UFO Sightings Near Chard
1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Chard.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Chard town, somerset | 1986 | Lights scanning our town |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Chard
What is the population of Chard?
Chard has a population of 14,292 residents and is located in United Kingdom..
What is the weather like in Chard?
Chard has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 38.3 inches, with 3.3 inches of snow.
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