Charing, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Charing is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 3,184. Elevation: 338 ft (103 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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About Charing
Charing Cross is a junction in Westminster, London, England, where six routes meet. Since the early 19th century, Charing Cross has been the notional "centre of London" and became the point from which distances from London are measured. Clockwise from north, the routes that meet at Charing Cross are: the east side of Trafalgar Square leading to St Martin's Place and then Charing Cross Road; the Strand leading to the City; Northumberland Avenue leading to the Thames Embankment; Whitehall leading to Parliament Square; The Mall leading to Admiralty Arch and Buckingham Palace; and two short roads leading to Pall Mall and St James's.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,184 |
| Population Density | 331 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.2107°, 0.7947° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 27.3 inches (694 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Charing
Charing is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 3,184. The city sits at an elevation of 338 feet (103 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Area | 9.6 sq mi (24.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 331/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.2107°N, 0.7947°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 | - | 60 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 33 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in |
Charing has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.7").
Schools in Charing
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charing Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pluckley Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Heath Farm School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Charing
21 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street Sounds Radio | dance, disco | MP3 | |
| DnB Liquified | liquid dnb | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Essex | contemporary hits radio, pop | MP3 | |
| BBC Essex | - | UNKNOWN | |
| EKR Retro Rock | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Jupiter | adult contemporary, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Retro Mix Radio | 70s, 80s | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Zero Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| The Voice Of Doom | death metal, doom metal | AAC 320 kbps | |
| NanoRadio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Phoenix FM | community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Kori The Pom Radio | drum & bass, edm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| GlitterBeam Italia | lgbt, lgbtqia+ | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Hospital Radio Chelmsford | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Stomp Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radioalfa2 | classic hits | MP3 | |
| Homemade Radio | adult contemporary, blues | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Colin Mogagabe | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| TGM GOSPEL RADIO | gospel | MP3 320 kbps | |
| 105.9 Academy FM (Folkestone) | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| White Cliffs Radio | - | MP3 |
Museums in Charing
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford Borough Museum | ||||
| Brenzett Aeronautical Museum | ||||
| Colonel Stephens Railway Museum | ||||
| Dog collar museum | ||||
| Eastchurch Aviation Museum | ||||
| Eastchurch Aviation Museum | ||||
| Exhibition and Model Railway | ||||
| Fleur de Lis Heritage Centre | ||||
| Godmersham Heritage Centre | ||||
| Lashenden Air Warfare Museum | ||||
| Minster Abbey Gatehouse Museum | ||||
| Queenborough Guildhall Museum | ||||
| Rolvenden Layne Sound Museum | ||||
| Romney Marsh Wartime Collection | ||||
| Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway | ||||
| Sittingbourne Heritage Museum | ||||
| Tenterden District Museum | ||||
| The Agricultural Museum | ||||
| The C.M Booth Collection | ||||
| Whitstable Museum and Gallery | ||||
| Woodchurch Museum |
Libraries in Charing
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bearsted Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Boughton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Charing Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Faversham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Grain Library, Community and Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Grain Library, Community and Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Headcorn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hempstead Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hoo Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hoo Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lenham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Luton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Minster-in-Sheppey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| New Romney | 0.0 | |||||
| Northiam Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Queenborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rainham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Sheerness Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shepway Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sittingbourne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Staplehurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tenterden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Stanhope Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Twydall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitstable Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wigmore Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wye Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Charing
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boot Sale | |||||
| Kingfisher Blinds | |||||
| Leysdown Market |
Hotels in Charing
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Charing
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Charing
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Charing
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Charing
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Charing
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curious Brewing | ||||
| Hop Fuzz Brewery | ||||
| Hopdaemon Brewery | ||||
| Mad Cat Brewery | ||||
| Old Dairy Brewery | ||||
| Romney Marsh Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Charing
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Charing
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Charing
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | STN | Large Airport |
| London City Airport | LCY | Medium Airport |
| 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 |
| Bonnington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bradleys Lawn Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bury Farm Airstrip | - | 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 |
| Clipgate Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crockham Hill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Damyns Hall Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Deanland Lewes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Earls Colne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| East Haxted Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Egerton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fridd Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Frinsted Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gerpins Farm 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 |
| Hunsdon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Inglenook Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Jenkins Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kittyhawk Aerodrome | - | 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 |
| North Weald Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Norwood Lodge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Old Hay Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Charing
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Charing Post Office | |
| Pluckley Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Charing
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Challock Methodist Church | |
| Charing Methodist Church | |
| Holy Trinity | |
| Saint Mary | |
| St Mary | |
| St Nicholas Church | |
| St Peter & St Paul |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Charing?
Charing has a population of 3,184 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 331 people per square mile, spread across 9.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Charing?
Charing has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 27.3 inches.
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