Cockermouth, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Cockermouth is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 8,847. Elevation: 180 ft (55 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

8,847 Population
180 ft Elevation 55 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
51.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population8,847

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain51.1 in/yr
Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Population8,847
Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Coordinates54.6621°, -3.3609°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation51.1 inches (1,298 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cockermouth

Cockermouth is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 8,847. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet (55 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Cockermouth experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Coordinates54.6621°N, 3.3609°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.1"
34% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.75"
Driest Month (May) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 59 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 123 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 86 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 80 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 52 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 131 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 37 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 27 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 5.7 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in
March 41°F (5°C) 4.3 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in Driest
June 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
July 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
September 53°F (12°C) 4.3 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.6 in
November 42°F (5°C) 5.4 in
December 38°F (3°C) 5.8 in Wettest

Cockermouth has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.8") and May the driest (2.9").

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Schools in Cockermouth

6 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cockermouth School - - - -
Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School - - - -
Fairfield Primary School - - - -
All Saints' Church of England Primary School - - - -
Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary Academy - - - -
Lorton School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Cockermouth

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
JFSR - Jazz Funk Soul Radio funk, jazz AAC 320 kbps
HearMe - 60s Rock 60s rock, 60’s rock MP3
Bay Trust Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Golden Decades Radio 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Alive Radio 107.3 dance, hits MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Cockermouth

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Derwent Pencil Museum
Fleming Square
Helena Thompson Museum
JB Banks Ironmongers
John Paul Jones Museum
Keswick Museum & Art Gallery
Maryport Maritime Museum
Puzzling Place
Senhouse Roman Museum
The Beacon Museum
The Retro Zone
The Rum Story
Toy Soldier Museum
West Cumberland Railway Museum

Libraries in Cockermouth

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Cleator Moor Library0.0
Cockermouth Library0.0
Egremont Library0.0
Frizington Library0.0
Gosforth Library0.0
Keswick Library0.0
Maryport Library0.0
Richmond Hill Library0.0
Seaton Library0.0
Whitehaven Library0.0
Wigton Library0.0

Hotels in Cockermouth

10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Allerdale Court Hotel
Armathwaite Hall
Embleton Spa Hotel
Hundith Hill Hotel
Manor House Hotel and Restaurant
Premier Inn
The Trout Hotel
Tithe Barn Hotel
Travelodge
Wordsworth Hotel and Bar

Restaurants in Cockermouth

11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

41 Market Place
Aspava
Bamboo
Blocks Steakhouse
Derwent Restaurant
Fermento Italian Family Kitchen
Fika
Lakes Distillery Restaurant
Tarantella
The Spice Club
Trout Restaurant

Cafes in Cockermouth

19 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bassenthwaite Lake Station
Beatfords
Brysons Coffee Shop
Bubble Bee
Costa
Cumbrian Baker Cafe
Fairfield Restaurant
Jordans Jungle
Norham House
Rendezvous
Shills of Cockermouth
Squirrels Pantry
Starbucks
Tea Room
The Lanes Cafe & Bistro
The Moon & Sixpence
The New Bookshop Coffee Shop
Wellington Farm Cafe & Tearoom
Wildlife Park Cafe

Theatres in Cockermouth

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Kirkgate Centre

Monuments in Cockermouth

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lakeland Shepherd Monument
Mayo

Castles in Cockermouth

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cockermouth Castle
Isel Hall

Zoos in Cockermouth

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lake District Wildlife Park

Dentists in Cockermouth

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Goodwin & Associates
Helen Siddle
St Helens Dental Practice

Veterinaries in Cockermouth

3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #256656518
GB #256656520
Millcroft

Gas Stations in Cockermouth

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Oakhurst Petrol Station

Banks in Cockermouth

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Cumberland

Gyms in Cockermouth

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CheeriYo
Yoga & Healing Arts

Golf Courses in Cockermouth

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cockermouth Golf Club

Breweries in Cockermouth

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Ennerdale Brewery
Jennings Brewery
Keswick Brewing Co
Taylor's Blackbeck Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Cockermouth

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cockermouth

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Barrow Walney Island AirportBWFMedium Airport
Carlisle Lake District AirportCAXMedium Airport
Bedlands Gate Airfield-Small Airport
Berrier Airstrip-Small Airport
Cark airfield-Small Airport
Cockerham Airfield-Small Airport
Falgunzeon Glider Airfield-Small Airport
Fingland-Small Airport
Glassonby Airfield-Small Airport
Glenswinton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Kirkbride Airfield-Small Airport
Middleton Sands Microlight-Small Airport
Moss Edge Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Pilling Sands Microlight-Small Airport
Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field)-Small Airport

Post Offices in Cockermouth

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Cockermouth Post Office

Treatment Centers in Cockermouth

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Recovery Steps Cumbria

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cockermouth

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints Church
Christ Church
King's Church
Lorton Street Methodist Church
Quaker Meeting House
Saint Cuthberts
Saint Joesephs Church
St Barnabas Church
St Bridget’s Church
St Cuthbert
St Michael's Chapel
St Michael's Church
United Reformed Church
Wythop Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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What is the population of Cockermouth?

Cockermouth has a population of 8,847 residents and is located in United Kingdom..

What is the weather like in Cockermouth?

Cockermouth has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 51.1 inches.

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