Darlington, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Darlington is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 93,015. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

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

93,015 Population 12,207/sq mi density
131 ft Elevation 40 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
36.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population93,015
Density12,207/mi²
Veterans6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain36.4 in/yr
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Population93,015
Population Density12,207 / sq mi
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Coordinates54.5243°, -1.5504°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation36.4 inches (925 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.5 inches (11 cm)

About Darlington

Darlington is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 93,015. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Darlington

Darlington has an average annual temperature of 9.6°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.2°C), the coldest is Jan (4.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 654 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.2°C / 40°F 1.7° / 6.7° 53.2
Feb 4.6°C / 40°F 1.5° / 7.7° 43.7
Mar 6.3°C / 43°F 2.5° / 10.1° 38.7
Apr 8.3°C / 47°F 3.8° / 12.8° 47.5
May 11.2°C / 52°F 6.5° / 15.8° 42.7
Jun 14°C / 57°F 9.5° / 18.5° 61.1
Jul 16.2°C / 61°F 11.6° / 20.9° 56.4
Aug 15.9°C / 61°F 11.4° / 20.4° 65.2
Sep 13.6°C / 56°F 9.3° / 17.8° 58.0
Oct 10.2°C / 50°F 6.7° / 13.7° 65.6
Nov 6.7°C / 44°F 3.8° / 9.6° 62.1
Dec 4.2°C / 40°F 1.6° / 6.8° 60.1
Darlington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Area7.6 sq mi (19.7 km²)
Population Density12,207/sq mi
Coordinates54.5243°N, 1.5504°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.4"
4% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.52"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 148 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 124 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 133 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 123 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 103 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 120 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 40 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 123 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 111 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 123 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 140 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 121 km
Oct 29, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M3.1 124 km
Oct 7, 1998 3 km ESE of Ulceby, United Kingdom M3.1 132 km
Jul 5, 2004 5 km WNW of Lund, United Kingdom M3.0 90 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 83 km
Apr 11, 2009 5 km ENE of Goxhill, United Kingdom M3.0 126 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 148 km
Oct 22, 2002 1 km WNW of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.9 126 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.8 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.1 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in Wettest
September 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.5 in

Darlington has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.7").

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Colleges & Universities in Darlington

Institution Type Founded Website
Bishop Auckland College College - Visit →

Schools in Darlington

32 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mowden Junior School - - - -
Marchbank Free School - - - -
Longfield Academy - - - -
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School - - - -
The Education Village - - - -
Gurney Pease Academy - - - -
Red Hall Primary School - - - -
St Aidan's Church of England Academy - - - -
Heathfield Primary School - - - -
The Rydal Academy - - - -
St John's Church of England Academy - - - -
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School - - - -
Rise Carr College - - - -
Northwood Primary School - - - -
Skerne Park Academy - - - -
Hummersknott Academy - - - -
St Bede's Catholic Primary School - - - -
Mowden Infant School - - - -
Carmel College - - - -
Abbey Junior School - - - -
Abbey Schools - - - -
Abbey Infants' School - - - -
St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School - - - -
Holy Family Catholic Primary School - - - -
Reid Street Primary School - - - -
Corporation Road Community Primary School - - - -
Mount Pleasant Primary School - - - -
West Park Academy - - - -
Whinfield Primary School - - - -
Harrowgate Hill Primary School - - - -
Polam Hall School - - - -
Firthmoor Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Darlington

18 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Dance Revolution - MP3 192 kbps
Aycliffe Radio local radio MP3 128 kbps
CVFM - MP3 320 kbps
Zetland FM pop MP3 128 kbps
First radio bounce northeast club dance AAC
NUFC Talk Radio football, soccer MP3 96 kbps
Amazing Radio UK electronica, hip hop MP3 128 kbps
Spark FM - MP3 320 kbps
Frisk Radio - AAC
Kearney FM community radio, local news MP3 128 kbps
Frisk radio bounce northeast bounce AAC
Smooth Tyne & Wear easy listening, newcastle MP3 128 kbps
Amazing Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Hartlepool - MP3 64 kbps
Amazing Radio electronica, hip hop MP3 128 kbps
frisk radio groove northeast groove AAC
Prince Bishops Hospital Radio - AAC 48 kbps
Radio Stitch hospital radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Darlington

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aycliffe and District Bus Preservation Society
Durham Cathedral Museum
Durham Mining Museum
Faith Museum
Green Howards Museum
Hopetown Darlington
Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildon
Mount Grace House
Oriental Museum
Preston Park Museum
Richmond Castle Museum
Richmondshire Museum
Tees Cottage Pumping Station - Beam Engine House
Tees Cottage Pumping Station - Visitor Centre and Gas Engine House
The Bishops
The Story
Tithe Barn
Wheatley Hill Heritage Centre

Libraries in Darlington

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archives and Special Collections Library0.0
Bedale Hall0.0
Bill Bryson Library0.0
Bishop Auckland Library0.0
Bowburn Library0.0
Brandon Library0.0
Catterick Community Library0.0
Chilton Library0.0
Cockerton Library0.0
Colburn Library0.0
Crook Library0.0
Edward Pease Free Library0.0
Fairfield Library0.0
Ferryhill Library0.0
Horden Library0.0
Newton Aycliffe Library0.0
Northallerton Library0.0
Norton Library0.0
Peterlee Library0.0
Sedgefield Library0.0
Shildon Library0.0
St John's College Learning Resource Centre0.0
Stockton Central Library0.0
The Old Library0.0
Thornaby Library0.0
Thornley Library0.0
Victor Watts Library0.0
Willington Library0.0
Woodhouse Close Library0.0
Yarm Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Darlington

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Stockton Flea Market

Hotels in Darlington

8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bannatyne Hotel
Blackwell Grange Hotel
Hotel 119
Houndgate Townhouse
Mercure Darlington King's Hotel
Premier Inn
Premier Inn Darlington Town Centre
Travelodge

Restaurants in Darlington

41 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Akbar the Great
Al Forno
Aoithip Thai
Arvelli
Babul's
Banrai Thai
Bengal Heritage Restaurant
Best Shawarma
Bombay Gate
Café Spice
Casa Del Alma
China Red
Deli-cious
Eastern Bamboo
Estabulo Rodizio Bar & Grill
Hideaway
Ivy House
Juniper Tree
Kaspa's Desserts
Manjaros
Masala Art
Meze Meditteranean Bistro
Morton Park
Nando's
Oven
Picco
Rose & Lime
Ruchiyidam
Salt
Saltfish
Sol Tapas
Soul of Peri Peri
Stable Hearth
Star of Bengal
Star of Bengal
T.A.O
Taipan Asia
The Old Yard Tapas Bar
Toby Carvery
Tre Amici
Uno Momento

Cafes in Darlington

48 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

16
Banquo
Cactus Kitchen
Cafe Refresh
Café W
Caffè Nero
Clocktower Café
Costa
Costa
Costa Coffee Drive Thru
Create and Paint
Crown Buttery & Restaurant
Crusty's
Dee Dee's
Destination Cafe
Echo 3 Coffee
Elliott's Custom Burger
Esquires Coffee
Hash Bar And Kitchen
Hatch
Haus Der Bratwurste
House of Flavour
Imperial Express Cafe
Influence Cafe
Maggie's Place
Manna
MJ's Cake Cafe
Neasham Road Cafe
Origins Coffee Lounge
Parkgate Cafe
Pausa
Pumpkin
Robineau Cafe
Savoury Cafe
Sing Tea
South Park Café
Sunflower Cafe
The Coffee Pot
The Conservatory
The Eating Place
The Hippo Lounge
The Kings Centre
The Tea Room
The Wynd Cafe
Three Squares Cafe
Viking Coffee
Vineyard Café
Wandering Duck

Cinemas in Darlington

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vue Cinema

Theatres in Darlington

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Darlington Hippodrome
The Majestic

Monuments in Darlington

8 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fowler Monument
Heritage Fountain
Joseph Pease
Market Cross
South Park Stone
The Clock Tower Bell
The Tubwell Pump
William T Stead Memorial

Dentists in Darlington

13 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bupa Dental Care
Darlington Dental Clinic
Duke Street Dental Practice
Harrowgate Hill Dental Practice
Lance Robson Dental Practice
Neasham Road Dental Practice
Phillips & Co.
Queensway Dental Clinic
Queensway Orthodontics
Skinnergate Dental Practice
Smile @ West Park
Springs Dental Studio
Victoria Dental Practice

Veterinaries in Darlington

4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Darlington Vet Clinic
Grange Vets
Value Vets
Vets 4 Pets

Train Stations in Darlington

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Darlington
North Road

Gas Stations in Darlington

11 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
Esso
GB #13357928349
GB #384996769
GB #4485177663
GB #92723675
JET
Morrisons
Sainsbury's
Shell
Shell

Banks in Darlington

12 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barclays
Darlington Building Society
Darlington Credit Union
Halifax
HSBC UK
Lloyds Bank
Nationwide
NatWest
Newcastle Building Society
Santander
TSB
Virgin Money

Shopping Malls in Darlington

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cornmill Centre
Queen Street Shopping Centre

Gyms in Darlington

5 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chancery Lane Health & Wellness Centre
DBMA
JD Gyms
Lifestyle Fitness
OneGym Darlington

Golf Courses in Darlington

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Darlington Golf Course

Breweries in Darlington

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bayonet Brewing
George Samuel Brewery
Hopper House Brew Farm
Live Brewing Co
Mithril
Richmond Brewery shop
S43 Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Darlington

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Airports Near Darlington

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Leeds Bradford AirportLBALarge Airport
Newcastle International AirportNCLLarge Airport
Leeds East Airport-Medium Airport
RAF Leeming-Medium Airport
RAF Topcliffe-Medium Airport
Teesside International AirportMMEMedium Airport
Acaster Malbis Airstrip-Small Airport
Bagby Thirsk Airfield-Small Airport
Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield-Small Airport
Birchwood Lodge Airstrip-Small Airport
Boon Hill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Breighton Airfield-Small Airport
Bywell Airfield-Small Airport
Causey Park Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Cliffe Airstrip-Small Airport
Croft Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Currock Hill Glider Field-Small Airport
Dishforth Village Airfield-Small Airport
Elvington Airfield-Small Airport
Ewesley Airstrip-Small Airport
Felixkirk Airstrip-Small Airport
Fishburn Airfield-Small Airport
Full Sutton Airfield-Small Airport
Garforth Airstrip-Small Airport
Gilrudding Grange Airstrip-Small Airport
Greenhills Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster Airfield-Small Airport
High Flats Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hutton Grange Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lartington Moor Airstrip-Small Airport
Loadman Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lodge Field House Airstrip-Small Airport
Melrose Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
North Rigton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Oxenhope Airfield-Small Airport
Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Peterlee Airfield-Small Airport
Ravensworth Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Redmoor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Rufforth East Airfield-Small Airport
Rufforth West Airfield-Small Airport
Selby House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Sherburn-in-Elmet Airfield-Small Airport
Spite Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Staindrop Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Throstle Nest Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Wathstones Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Wombleton Airfield-Small Airport
Woodhouse Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Darlington

11 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Albert Road Post Office
Blackwell Post Office
Cockerton Post Office
Darlington Post Office
Geneva Road Post Office
Harrowgate Hill Post Office
Haughton-Le-Skerne Post Office
Mowden Park Post Office
Skerne Park Post Office
Springfield Post Office
Yarm Road Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Darlington

45 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints' Church, Blackwell
Atisha Kapadampa Meditation Centre
Bethesda Gospel Hall
Bondgate Methodist
Cockerton Methodist
Darlington Baptist Church
Darlington Baptist Church
Darlington Hebrew Congregation
Darlington Spiritualist Church
Elim Pentecostal Church
Elm Ridge Methodist Church
Geneva Road Evangelical Baptist Church
Harrowgate Hill Christian Fellowship
Haughton Methodist Church
Haughton Methodist Church
Holy Family Roman Catholic Church
Holy Trinity
House of Prayer Apostolic Ministries
Jamie Mosque & Islamic Society of Darlington
King's Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Life And Light Missions
Northgate United Reformed Church
Pierremont Methodist
Quakers Society of Friends
Salvation Army
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Sikh Gurudwara Sahib
St Andrew's Church
St Anne's (RC) Church
St Augustine's Church
St Columba
St Cuthbert's
St Herbert's Church
St James the Great
St Mark's Church
St Mary
St Teresa's
St Thomas Aquinas Church
St Williams RC Church
St. Matthew and St. Luke's Church
Tees Valley YMCA
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Well
Word of Life Christian Centre

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

Things to See Near Darlington

30 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (18)
  • • Archdeacon Newton deserted manorial settlement
  • • Bishopton Castle
  • • Coatham Mundeville medieval village
  • • Deserted medieval village at Walworth
  • • Deserted medieval village of Ulnaby
  • + 13 more
🏰 Castles (2)
  • • Sockburn Hall
  • • South Cowton Castle
🖼️ Galleries (2)
  • • Darlington Library Art Gallery
  • • Gallerina
⛰️ Peaks (4)
  • • Betty Watson's Hill
  • • Fox Hill
  • • Henah Hill
  • • Micklow Hill
🏛️ Ruins (4)
  • • 18th Century Church
  • • Blenkholme Farm
  • • Glebe Farm
  • • Ruins of St Lawrence's Chapel

🇬🇧 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 Darlington

What is the population of Darlington?

Darlington has a population of 93,015 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 12,207 people per square mile, spread across 7.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Darlington?

Darlington has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 36.4 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.

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