Chirk, United Kingdom
Wales · United Kingdom
Chirk is a small town in Wales, United Kingdom with a population of 4,396. Elevation: 351 ft (107 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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About Chirk
Chirk Aqueduct is a 70-foot (21 m) high and 710-foot (220 m) long navigable aqueduct that carries what is now the Llangollen Canal across the Ceiriog Valley near Chirk, on the England–Wales border, spanning the two countries.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,396 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 351 ft (107 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.9359°, -3.0574° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Wales |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.7 inches (1,161 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 12.2 inches (31 cm) |
About Chirk
Chirk is a small town in United Kingdom (Wales) with a population of 4,396. The city sits at an elevation of 351 feet (107 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Climate in Chirk
Chirk has an average annual temperature of 9.8°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.3°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 684 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 351 ft (107 m) |
| Area | 737.0 sq mi (1,908.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.9359°N, 3.0574°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.7 in |
Chirk has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (2.3").
Schools in Chirk
5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentre School | - | - | - | - |
| Froncysyllte Community Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ceiriog Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Chirk Infants School | - | - | - | - |
| Weston Rhyn Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Chirk
15 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deepvibes Radio | deep house, mixes | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Beatles Radio (MP3) (US) | 1960s, classic rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Liverpool Live Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Hereme 2000s pop | 2000's, pop | MP3 | |
| Wrexham Premier Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Circl8 Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Panacea Radio | funk, groove | MP3 | |
| Merseyland Alternative Radio | classic rock, eclectic programming | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Domes FM | - | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Radio General (Warrington Hospital Radio) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Broadgreen | ac, classic hits | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Dazzle FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Arrowe Sound | pop music, pop rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mersey Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Juice Liverpool | - | AAC+ 96 kbps |
Museums in Chirk
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckley Library | ||||
| Cambrian Railways Museum | ||||
| Chwarel Wynne Slate Mine | ||||
| Erddig Hall | ||||
| Llangollen Motor Museum | ||||
| Llangollen Museum | ||||
| Mold Library | ||||
| Oswestry Town Museum | ||||
| Plas Newydd | ||||
| Stori Brymbo | ||||
| Stretton Water Mill | ||||
| Tanat Valley Light Railway Museum | ||||
| Wrexham and District Society of Model Engineers | ||||
| Wrexham Archives | ||||
| Wrexham Museum | ||||
| WWII Museum | ||||
| Xplore! Science Discovery Centre | ||||
| Y Dolydd - The Workhouse |
Libraries in Chirk
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abandoned/Disused | 0.0 | |||||
| Brymbo Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Buckley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cefn Mawr Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chirk Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coleg Cambria, Yale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ellesmere Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ellesmere Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Llanfyllin Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Llangollen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mold Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mynydd Isa | 0.0 | |||||
| Oswestry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Overton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Senior Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wrexham Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Chirk
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butchers' Market | |||||
| Ellesmere Market Hall | |||||
| General Market | |||||
| Mold Indoor Market | |||||
| Oswestry Town Market |
Restaurants in Chirk
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Chirk
8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Chirk
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Chirk
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Chirk
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chirk
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Chirk
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llangollen Brewery | ||||
| Spitting Feathers Brewery | ||||
| Stonehouse Brewery | ||||
| Wrexham Lager Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Chirk
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Chirk
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Snow Centre Manchester | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chill Factor e | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Chirk
47 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | LPL | Large Airport |
| Hawarden Airport | CEG | Medium Airport |
| RAF Shawbury | - | Medium Airport |
| Arley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ash House Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ashcroft Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Breidden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bryn Gates Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bryngwyn Bach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chirk Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clotton airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Dairy House Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ditton Priors Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Elan Valley Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Forest Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Frandley House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Green Acres Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hanley Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hawksview Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Haydock Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ince Blundell Microlight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Little Down Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lleweni Parc Glyndwr Soaring Club | - | Small Airport |
| Longford Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Grounds Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Manchester Barton Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Midland Glider Club | - | Small Airport |
| Mill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nantclwyd Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| North Wales Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Pencraig Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Peplow Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pound Green Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| RAF Woodvale | - | Small Airport |
| Rhedyn Coch Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sandford Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Shelsley Beauchamp Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Shifnal Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Shobdon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sleap Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tern Hill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| The Plassey Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tilstock Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Trench Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Warrington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Welshpool Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Chirk
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Froncysyllte Post Office |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Chirk
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal | Cultural | 2009 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chirk
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Black Park Methodist Church | |
| Parish Church of Saint Mary | |
| Quinta Congregational Chapel | |
| St David | |
| St John | |
| St. Martins Methodist Church | |
| Welsh Presbyterian CHurch |
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UFO Sightings Near Chirk
1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Chirk.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Llangollen & wrexham (uk/ north wales) | 2007 | no planes or helicoptors in the area not 11 in row thats for sure & the lights diffrent colour to planes & helicoptors |
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chirk
What is the population of Chirk?
Chirk has a population of 4,396 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 737.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chirk?
Chirk has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 45.7 inches, with 12.2 inches of snow.
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