Dalton in Furness, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Dalton in Furness is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 7,827. Elevation: 167 ft (51 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

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

7,827 Population

167 ft Elevation 51 meters

49°F Avg Temperature 9°C

42.8 in Annual Rain

Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population7,827

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)

Rain42.8 in/yr

Elevation167 ft (51 m)

Population	7,827
Elevation	167 ft (51 m)
Coordinates	54.1580°, -3.1798°
Timezone	Europe/London
Country	🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / Province	England
Average Temperature	49°F (9°C)
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation	42.8 inches (1,087 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Dalton in Furness

Dalton in Furness is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 7,827. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet (51 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Dalton in Furness experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	48.5°F
	10% below United Kingdom avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	60°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation	167 ft (51 m)
Coordinates	54.1580°N, 3.1798°W
Timezone	Europe/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.8"

13% above United Kingdom avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 4.92"

Driest Month (May) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.6 on May 30, 2022.

Oct 21, 2002	1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom	M4.3	99 km
Oct 24, 2002	2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom	M3.8	100 km
Feb 14, 2005	2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom	M3.8	109 km
Oct 21, 2002	0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom	M3.7	109 km
Apr 28, 2009	3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom	M3.7	11 km
Jan 3, 2011	5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom	M3.6	100 km
May 30, 2022	2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom	M3.6	147 km
Oct 22, 2002	0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom	M3.5	102 km
Jul 29, 1992	8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom	M3.5	137 km
Feb 29, 2004	0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom	M3.4	102 km
Feb 20, 1995	England, United Kingdom	M3.3	150 km
Oct 23, 2002	0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom	M3.3	101 km
Sep 1, 1999	4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom	M3.3	118 km
Feb 10, 1994	2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom	M3.3	121 km
Aug 25, 2013	23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom	M3.2	34 km
Oct 29, 2002	2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom	M3.1	99 km
Jun 26, 1993	5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom	M3.0	39 km
May 26, 2015	6 km WSW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom	M3.0	139 km
Oct 22, 2002	1 km WNW of Longsight, United Kingdom	M2.9	100 km
May 13, 2001	3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom	M2.9	109 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	4.5 in
February	39°F (4°C)	3.1 in	Coldest
March	42°F (6°C)	3.4 in
April	46°F (8°C)	2.6 in
May	51°F (11°C)	2.3 in	Driest
June	56°F (13°C)	2.6 in
July	60°F (15°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
August	59°F (15°C)	3.4 in
September	55°F (13°C)	3.8 in
October	50°F (10°C)	4.9 in	Wettest
November	44°F (7°C)	4.8 in
December	41°F (5°C)	4.8 in

Dalton in Furness has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and May the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Dalton in Furness

7 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School	-	-	-	-
Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School	-	-	-	-
George Romney Junior School	-	-	-	-
Dowdales School	-	-	-	-
Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery	-	-	-	-
Newton Village Academy	-	-	-	-
Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Dalton in Furness

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Beyond Radio	-	AAC 192 kbps
Central Radio North West	-	MP3 128 kbps
Milestone Radio	70s, 80s	AAC 128 kbps
HearMe - 60s Rock	60s rock, 60’s rock	MP3
HearMe - 00s rock	00s rock, 00’s rock	MP3
Dales Radio	-	MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Dalton in Furness

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Brantwood
Eskdale Mill
Fleetwood Museum
Furness Abbey Visitor Centre
Hawkshead Grammar School
Hay Bridge Nature Reserve
Lakeland Motor Museum
Laurel and Hardy Museum
Millom Heritage and Arts Centre
Millom Rock Park
Ravenglass Railway Museum
Sir John Barrow Cottage
Stott Park Bobbin Mill
The Dock Museum
The Lumberjills' Story
The Ruskin Museum

Libraries in Dalton in Furness

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Askam Library		0.0
Barrow Library		0.0
Dalton-in-Furness Library		0.0
Fleetwood Library		0.0
Knott End Library		0.0
Millom Library		0.0
Roose Library		0.0
Ulverston Library		0.0
Walney Library		0.0

Farmers Markets in Dalton in Furness

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Barrow Outdoor Market
Fleetwood Market
Market Hall
Ulverston Auction Mart

Hotels in Dalton in Furness

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Abbey House

Abbey House Extension

Chequers Hotel

Clarence

Dunes Hotel

Restaurants in Dalton in Furness

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brown Cow

Hartley's

Nicha's Thai Kitchen

Cafes in Dalton in Furness

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Abbey mill coffee shop

Brizzolari's

Dusty Millers

Milkshake Madness

The Bakehouse

The Chocolate Room & Kitchen

Castles in Dalton in Furness

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dalton Castle

Gleaston Castle

Clinics in Dalton in Furness

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Birchwood Clinic

Veterinaries in Dalton in Furness

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Furness Veterinary Centre

Train Stations in Dalton in Furness

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dalton

Banks in Dalton in Furness

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Furness Building Society

Gyms in Dalton in Furness

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cumbria Strength & Conditioning

Walshys gym

Golf Courses in Dalton in Furness

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barrow Golf Club

Breweries in Dalton in Furness

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Beckstones Brewery
Coniston Brewing Co Ltd
Stringers
Ulverston Brewing Company
Unsworth's Yard Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Dalton in Furness

Team	League	Division

Airports Near Dalton in Furness

25 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Barrow Walney Island Airport	BWF	Medium Airport
Blackpool Airport	BLK	Medium Airport
Warton Aerodrome	WRT	Medium Airport
Bedlands Gate Airfield	-	Small Airport
Berrier Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Bryn Gates Airfield	-	Small Airport
Cark airfield	-	Small Airport
Carr Valley Microlight Airfield	-	Small Airport
Chipping Airfield	-	Small Airport
Cockerham Airfield	-	Small Airport
Glassonby Airfield	-	Small Airport
Haydock Park Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Higher Barn Farm Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Ince Blundell Microlight Airfield	-	Small Airport
Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Kirkbride Airfield	-	Small Airport
Middleton Sands Microlight	-	Small Airport
Moss Edge Farm Airfield	-	Small Airport
Pilling Sands Microlight	-	Small Airport
RAF Woodvale	-	Small Airport
Saint Michaels Airfield	-	Small Airport
Skelling Farm Glider Field	-	Small Airport
Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field)	-	Small Airport
Warrington Airstrip	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Dalton in Furness

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Dalton in Furness Post Office

Treatment Centers in Dalton in Furness

2 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Paradise Street Centre
Unity

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dalton in Furness

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
FGH Chapel
Methodist Church
Seventh-day Adventist Church
St Margaret's Church
St Matthew
St. Mary's Church Centre
United Reformed Church

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UFO Sightings

Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database

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UFO Sightings Near Dalton in Furness

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Dalton in Furness.

Name	Year	Description
Dalton-in-furness (uk/england)	2006	Red&#44blue and green lights flashing over Dalton.

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Dalton in Furness

What is the population of Dalton in Furness?

Dalton in Furness has a population of 7,827 residents and is located in United Kingdom..

What is the weather like in Dalton in Furness?

Dalton in Furness has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 42.8 inches.

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