Cushendall, United Kingdom

Northern Ireland · United Kingdom

Cushendall is a small town in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom with a population of 1,226. Elevation: 52 ft (16 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

1,226 Population 1/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
48.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Cushendall

Cushendall

Cushendall, formerly known as Newtownglens, is a coastal village and townland in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is located in the historic barony of Glenarm Lower and the civil parish of Layd, and is part of Causeway Coast and Glens district.

People

Population1,226
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain48.2 in/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population1,226
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates55.0803°, -6.0629°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceNorthern Ireland
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation48.2 inches (1,223 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cushendall

Cushendall is a small town in United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) with a population of 1,226. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Cushendall experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average47.0°F
13% below United Kingdom avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area1,043.6 sq mi (2,702.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates55.0803°N, 6.0629°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.2"
27% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.43"
Driest Month (May) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Nov 1, 2017.

May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 109 km
Jan 26, 1990 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M3.0 113 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 109 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
720 HEBRIDES (SCOTLAND) Questionable Earthquake - - 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 5.4 in Coldest, Wettest
February 39°F (4°C) 3.9 in
March 41°F (5°C) 4.3 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
May 49°F (10°C) 2.5 in Driest
June 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
July 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 56°F (14°C) 3.5 in
September 53°F (12°C) 4.3 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 5.2 in
December 40°F (5°C) 5.2 in

Cushendall has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 39°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.4") and May the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Cushendall

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Ciaran's Primary School - - - -
St Mary's Primary School - - - -
Glenann Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Cushendall

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Q Radio Belfast - MP3 128 kbps
Raidió Fáilte indie, rock MP3 128 kbps
Raidió Fáilte 107.1fm belfast, irish traditional MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Cushendall

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ballycastle Museum
Boathouse Visitor Centre & Museum
Larne Museum & Art Centre
Mid-Antrim Museum

Libraries in Cushendall

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ballycastle Library0.0
Ballymena Central Library0.0
Broughshane Library0.0
Carnlough Library0.0
Cushendall Library0.0
Larne Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Cushendall

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Larne Market Yard

Hotels in Cushendall

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Glens Hotel

Restaurants in Cushendall

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Golden Fry Takeaway
Harry's
Mary McBrides
The Central Bar
The Corner
Upstairs at Joe's

Cafes in Cushendall

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Cova
Cafe Revive

Castles in Cushendall

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carra Castle

Banks in Cushendall

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Credit Union

Stadiums & Teams in Cushendall

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Airports Near Cushendall

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Belfast International AirportBFSLarge Airport
Campbeltown AirportCALMedium Airport
George Best Belfast City AirportBHDMedium Airport
Islay AirportILYMedium Airport
Blackhill Airstrip-Small Airport
Castlerock Airstrip-Small Airport
Causeway Airfield-Small Airport
Coalisland Airstrip-Small Airport
Donnydeade Airstrip-Small Airport
Dunnyvadden Airstrip-Small Airport
Gigha Airfield-Small Airport
Kildalloig Airstrip-Small Airport
Newtownards Airport-Small Airport
Plains Airstrip-Small Airport
Slemish Airfield-Small Airport
Tandragee Airstrip-Small Airport
Tarsan Lane Microlights-Small Airport
The Moy Airstrip-Small Airport
Wild Geese Skydive Centre-Small Airport
Woodview Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Cushendall

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Cushendall Post Office
Cushendun Post Office

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 Cushendall?

Cushendall has a population of 1,226 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,043.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cushendall?

Cushendall has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 48.2 inches.

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