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Charlestown, Ireland

Connacht · Ireland

Charlestown is a small town in Connacht, Ireland with a population of 1,033. Elevation: 213 ft (65 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,033 Population 1,187/sq mi density
213 ft Elevation 65 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
55.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Dublin Timezone

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About Charlestown

Charlestown

Charlestown is a town in County Mayo, Ireland, on the N17 road near its junction with the N5.

People

Population1,033
Density1,187/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain55.5 in/yr
Sunny Days235/yr
Elevation213 ft (65 m)
Population1,033
Population Density1,187 / sq mi
Elevation213 ft (65 m)
Coordinates53.9642°, -8.7942°
TimezoneEurope/Dublin
Country🇮🇪 Ireland
State / ProvinceConnacht
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation55.5 inches (1,409 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Charlestown

Charlestown is a small town in Ireland (Connacht) with a population of 1,033. The city sits at an elevation of 213 feet (65 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Dublin.

Climate in Charlestown

Charlestown has an average annual temperature of 8.8°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (13.9°C), the coldest is Jan (4.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1355 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.3°C / 40°F 1.9° / 6.7° 131.0
Feb 4.6°C / 40°F 1.9° / 7.4° 112.2
Mar 5.8°C / 42°F 2.7° / 8.9° 95.3
Apr 7.8°C / 46°F 4.1° / 11.5° 78.5
May 10.3°C / 51°F 6.5° / 14.1° 90.8
Jun 12.6°C / 55°F 9° / 16.1° 97.4
Jul 13.9°C / 57°F 10.5° / 17.3° 106.1
Aug 13.8°C / 57°F 10.6° / 17.1° 114.4
Sep 12.4°C / 54°F 9.2° / 15.6° 108.9
Oct 9.4°C / 49°F 6.5° / 12.2° 138.5
Nov 6.5°C / 44°F 4° / 9° 139.4
Dec 4.5°C / 40°F 2.2° / 6.8° 142.2
Charlestown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 213 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below Ireland avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation213 ft (65 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density1,187/sq mi
Coordinates53.9642°N, 8.7942°W
TimezoneEurope/Dublin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.5"
46% above Ireland avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.22"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.07"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0.

Jun 6, 2012 60 km W of Belmullet, Ireland M4.0 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 6.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 40°F (5°C) 4.5 in
March 43°F (6°C) 4.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in Driest
May 51°F (10°C) 3.4 in
June 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
July 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 4.2 in
September 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in
October 49°F (10°C) 6.0 in
November 44°F (7°C) 6.1 in
December 41°F (5°C) 6.1 in

Charlestown has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 40°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.2") and April the driest (3.1").

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Schools in Charlestown

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tavneena National School - - - -
Saint Joseph's Community College - - - -
St. Attracta's National School - - - -
Scoil Íosa - Carracastle - - - -
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Radio Stations near Charlestown

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Midwest Radio [MP3] - MP3 128 kbps
Midwest Radio [AAC] - AAC+ 128 kbps
Midwest Radio - AAC+ 128 kbps
Ocean FM Sligo ireland, pop AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Charlestown

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kiltimagh Museum
Knock Museum

Libraries in Charlestown

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ballaghaderreen Branch Library0.0
Ballyhaunis Public Library0.0
Claremorris Library0.0
Leabharlann Kiltimagh Library0.0
Swinford Library0.0

Hotels in Charlestown

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Yeats County Inn

Gas Stations in Charlestown

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Breweries in Charlestown

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Black Donkey Brewing Company

Airports Near Charlestown

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ireland West Airport KnockNOCLarge Airport
Sligo AirportSXLMedium Airport
Ballina Airfield-Small Airport
Ballyvarry Airstrip-Small Airport
Bunnyconnellan Airstrip-Small Airport
Connemara Regional AirportNNRSmall Airport
Craughwell Airfield-Small Airport
Cregboy Airstrip-Small Airport
Crossmolina Airstrip-Small Airport
Lough Conn Airstrip-Small Airport
Tibohine Airfield-Small Airport
Whites Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Charlestown

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Aclare Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Charlestown

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Immaculate Conception Church
Saint James'
Saint James's
St. Patrick's Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Elevation
60 m (197 ft)
Website
charlestown.ie

🇮🇪 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 Charlestown

What is the population of Charlestown?

Charlestown has a population of 1,033 residents and is located in Ireland. The population density is 1,187 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Charlestown?

Charlestown has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.5 inches.

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