Clacton-on-Sea, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Clacton-on-Sea is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 50,548. Elevation: 56 ft (17 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 | 50,548 |
| Population Density | 3,136 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.7897°, 1.1560° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.4 inches (822 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.1 inches (5 cm) |
About Clacton-on-Sea
Clacton-on-Sea is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 50,548. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Climate in Clacton-on-Sea
Clacton-on-Sea has an average annual temperature of 11.2°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.3°C), the coldest is Jan (4.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 776 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 16.1 sq mi (41.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,136/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.7897°N, 1.1560°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 | - | 90 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 77 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in |
Clacton-on-Sea has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (1.3").
Schools in Clacton-on-Sea
16 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Sixth Tendring | - | - | - | - |
| Market Field College | - | - | - | - |
| Great Clacton Church of England Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Clacton County High School | - | - | - | - |
| Lift Clacton | - | - | - | - |
| Lift Clacton | - | - | - | - |
| White Hall Academy and Nursery | - | - | - | - |
| Shorefields School | - | - | - | - |
| Ravens Academy | - | - | - | - |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Alton Park Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Oakwood Infant and Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Holland Park Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Essex Fresh Start | - | - | - | - |
| Burrsville Infant Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Holland Haven Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Clacton-on-Sea
22 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street Sounds Radio | dance, disco | MP3 | |
| Radio Caroline Flashback | 60s, 70s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| The Mix Radio 80s | 1980s, 80s | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Essex | contemporary hits radio, pop | MP3 | |
| BBC Essex | - | UNKNOWN | |
| ABC Oldies Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Big L 1 | 80's, hits 70's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| EKR Retro Rock | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| FunkURadio | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Big L 2 | 70's, 80's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| YellowTealPurple | ambient, electronic | OGG 65535 kbps | |
| Zero Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Alpha Wave Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| BFBS Colchester | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Caroline North | - | AAC+ 52 kbps | |
| Radio Caroline Flashback | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sheppey FM 92.2 | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Park Radio | community, diss | MP3 96 kbps | |
| FUNKERFM | world music | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Kori The Pom Radio | drum & bass, edm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Stomp Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NanoRadio | - | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Clacton-on-Sea
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boxted Airfield Museum | ||||
| Brightlingsea Museum | ||||
| East Essex Aviation Society and Museum (Martello Tower A) | ||||
| Felixstowe Museum | ||||
| Ha’penny Pier & Visitors Centre | ||||
| Harwich Museum | ||||
| Harwich Railway and Shipping Museum | ||||
| HMS Ganges Museum | ||||
| Landguard Fort | ||||
| Lifeboat Museum | ||||
| Manningtree Museum | ||||
| Mersea Island Museum | ||||
| RAF Bradwell Bay Preservation Group | ||||
| St Osyth Museum | ||||
| The Munnings Art Museum | ||||
| Walton Maritime Museum |
Libraries in Clacton-on-Sea
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Sloman Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brightlingsea Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Capel St Mary Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clacton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Felixstowe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Frinton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gainsborough Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Greenstead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harwich Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Holland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jaywick Library Access Point | 0.0 | |||||
| Manningtree Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Walton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Clacton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Mersea Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wivenhoe Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Clacton-on-Sea
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe Sunday Market | |||||
| Great Eastern Square | |||||
| Kingsway Plaza | |||||
| Late Riser Car Boot | |||||
| Plough Corner Car Boot | |||||
| St. Osyth Beach Sunday Market | |||||
| Weeley Car Boot |
Hotels in Clacton-on-Sea
19 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Clacton-on-Sea
34 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Clacton-on-Sea
42 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Clacton-on-Sea
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Clacton-on-Sea
3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Clacton-on-Sea
2 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Clacton-on-Sea
4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Clacton-on-Sea
7 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Clacton-on-Sea
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Clacton-on-Sea
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Clacton-on-Sea
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Clacton-on-Sea
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Clacton-on-Sea
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Clacton-on-Sea
3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Clacton-on-Sea
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mersea Island Brewery | ||||
| Mr Bees Brewery | ||||
| Old Felixstowe Brewing Co. |
Stadiums & Teams in Clacton-on-Sea
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Clacton-on-Sea
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Clacton-on-Sea
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Southend Airport | SEN | Medium Airport |
| RAF Honington | BEQ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Lakenheath | LKZ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Mildenhall | MHZ | Medium Airport |
| Wattisham Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Andrewsfield Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Barling Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Beccles Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bensons Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blooms Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bonnington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brickwall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Broadmarsh Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brown Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chalksole Green Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Challock Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Channel Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Church Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clacton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clees Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clipgate Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crosbie Field UL | - | Small Airport |
| Crowfield Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cuckoo Tye Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Debach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Earls Colne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Egerton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Elmsett Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fridd Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Frinsted Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great Ashfield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great Oakley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Grove Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Grove Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hamilton Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Harringe Court Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Headcorn Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Hinderclay Meadows Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Horham Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Horsey Island Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Inglenook Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Knettishall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Laddingford Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Lamberhurst Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lamberhurst Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Laurel Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lavenham Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Little Engeham Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Little Haugh Hall Private Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Clacton-on-Sea
7 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bockings Elm Post Office | |
| Clacton-on-Sea Post Office | |
| General Store and Off Licence | |
| Holland on Sea Super Store and Post Office | |
| Kings Avenue Post Office | |
| Magdalen Green Post Office | |
| Tudor Parade Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Clacton-on-Sea
23 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints Church | |
| Burrs Road Cemetery Chapel | |
| Clacton Christian Spiritualist Church | |
| Clacton Citadel | |
| Elim Pentecostal | |
| Great Clacton Methodist Church | |
| Holland On Sea Baptist Church | |
| Holland on Sea Methodist Church | |
| Jaywick Methodist Church | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Our Lady of Light Church | |
| Pier Avenue Baptist Church | |
| RCCG Stillwaters Parish | |
| Rush Green Methodist Church | |
| St Bartholomews Church Hall | |
| St Christopher, Jaywick | |
| St John the Baptist's | |
| St Michael's Convent and Care Home | |
| St Pauls Church | |
| St. James' Church |
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UFO Sightings Near Clacton-on-Sea
1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Clacton-on-Sea.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Clacton-on-sea (uk/england) | 1996 | Black triangle 1996 Essex England |
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Clacton-on-Sea
34 places within 15 km
- • Anglefield Bay
- • Arcady Bay
- • Biana Bay
- • Blue Chalet Beach
- • Booth Bay
- + 26 more
- • The Driftwood Gallery
- • East Mersea Tudor Blockhouse
- • Saint Peter's Church
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Clacton-on-Sea?
Clacton-on-Sea has a population of 50,548 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 3,136 people per square mile, spread across 16.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Clacton-on-Sea?
Clacton-on-Sea has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 32.4 inches, with 2.1 inches of snow.
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