Dawlish, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Dawlish is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 15,264. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

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

15,264 Population 56/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
33.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population15,264
Density56/mi²
Veterans6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain33.9 in/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population15,264
Population Density56 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates50.5812°, -3.4664°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation33.9 inches (860 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Dawlish

Dawlish is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 15,264. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Dawlish

Dawlish has an average annual temperature of 11.5°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (17°C), the coldest is Jan (6.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1296 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.3°C / 43°F 0.4° / 12° 114.2
Feb 7.6°C / 46°F 1.5° / 12.5° 129.8
Mar 8°C / 46°F 1.9° / 13.9° 113.9
Apr 9.2°C / 49°F 2.5° / 16.4° 65.7
May 12°C / 54°F 5.3° / 18.9° 70.8
Jun 14.8°C / 59°F 8° / 22.3° 78.2
Jul 16.7°C / 62°F 10.7° / 24° 75.1
Aug 17°C / 63°F 11.1° / 23.8° 76.1
Sep 15.5°C / 60°F 9° / 22.9° 95.4
Oct 12.9°C / 55°F 6.8° / 17.6° 172.1
Nov 9.7°C / 50°F 3.1° / 15° 144.6
Dec 8°C / 46°F 1.6° / 12.9° 160.4
Dawlish experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below United Kingdom avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area274.9 sq mi (712.1 km²)
Population Density56/sq mi
Coordinates50.5812°N, 3.4664°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 140 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 130 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 100 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 97 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 66 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 70 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 66 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 79 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 110 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 125 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 113 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 138 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 66 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 38 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 125 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 11 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 135 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 119 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 113 km
Feb 11, 1998 4 km SE of Newport, United Kingdom M2.9 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2011 PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND Avalanche 0.4 m - 34 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in Wettest
February 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
April 47°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.0 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.5 in
October 53°F (11°C) 3.4 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.3 in
December 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in

Dawlish has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 42°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Dawlish

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Westcliff Primary Academy - - - -
Dawlish College - - - -
Orchard Manor School - - - -
Gatehouse Primary Academy - - - -
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Radio Stations near Dawlish

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rage FM drum and bass, hardcore MP3 128 kbps
Soundart Radio diy, experimental MP3 128 kbps
Torbay Hospital Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Hospital Radio Plymouth - AAC 128 kbps
Sid Valley Radio local radio MP3 128 kbps
Phonic FM alternative, community MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Dawlish

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bishopsteignton Museum
Bovey Tracey Heritage Centre
Britannia Museum
Brixham Battery
Brixham Heritage Museum
Budlake Old Post Office
Crediton Museum
Dartmouth Museum
Dawlish Museum
Dinosaur World
Exeter's Underground Passages
Exmouth Museum
Fairlynch Musuem
History Box
Kelly Mine
Museum of Contemporary Art
Newcomen Engine
Newton Abbot Museum
Rora House
Royal Albert Memorial Museum
Sidmouth Museum
Sidmouth Toy and Model Museum
Site of Old Torbay Aircraft Museum
Teign Heritage Centre
The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum
The Timehouse
Topsham Museum
Torquay Museum
Totnes Fashions and Textiles Museum
Totnes Museum
Tuckers Maltings
Whimple Heritage Centre

Libraries in Dawlish

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
A030.0
Bovey Tracey Library0.0
Bovey Tracey Library0.0
Brixham Library0.0
Budleigh Salterton Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Chudleigh Library0.0
Churston Library0.0
Crediton Library0.0
Dawlish Library0.0
Exmouth Public Library0.0
Kingskerswell Library0.0
Kingsteignton Library0.0
Main Library0.0
Newton Abbot Library0.0
Old Library0.0
Old Library0.0
Ottery St Mary Library0.0
Paignton Library & Information Centre0.0
Pinhoe Library0.0
Sidmouth Library0.0
St Luke's Library0.0
St Thomas Library0.0
St. Thomas Library0.0
Teignmouth Public Library0.0
Topsham Library0.0
Torquay Central Library0.0
Totnes Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Dawlish

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Churston Car Boot Sale
Exeter Farmers Market
Farm Shop
Indoor market
Newton Abbot Indoor Market
Scala Hall
Sidmouth Market
Town Square

Hotels in Dawlish

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Langstone Cliff Hotel

Restaurants in Dawlish

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hakaryu
Mount Pleasant Inn
Salamis
Sea Breeze
The Old Brewery Restaurant

Cafes in Dawlish

18 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beach Cafe
Buddy's at Red Rock Cafe
Cafe Bistro
Daisy's Tea Room
Forest Fungi
Gay's Creamery
Home Kitchen
Old Mill Tea Room
Piece of Cake
Rainbows Cafe
Salty Dog Kiosk
Seasiders
The Cove Cafe
The Local scoop
The Shed Sandwich Bar
The Strand cafe
Tummy Yum Yum
Warren Cafe

Theatres in Dawlish

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shaftesbury Theatre

Clinics in Dawlish

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barton Surgery

Train Stations in Dawlish

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dawlish
Dawlish Warren

Gas Stations in Dawlish

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #317803617

Golf Courses in Dawlish

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dawlish Approach Golf

Breweries in Dawlish

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bays Brewery
Black Tor Brewery
Crossed Anchors Brewery
Crossed Anchors Brewery & Taproom
Gray's Devon Cider
Hunters Brewery
Hunts Devon Cider
New Lion Brewery And Taproom
Platform 5 Brewing
Powderkeg Brewery
Sandford Orchards
Teignmouth Brewery
Teignworthy Brewery
The Buckland Brewers
The Exeter Brewery & Taphouse
Topsham Brewery & Taproom
Yarde Cider

Stadiums & Teams in Dawlish

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Airports Near Dawlish

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Exeter International AirportEXTMedium Airport
Royal Marines Base Chivenor-Medium Airport
Batch End Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Belle Vue Airfield-Small Airport
Bolt Head Airfield-Small Airport
Branscombe Airfield-Small Airport
Brent Tor Glider Field-Small Airport
Brookside Farm Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Curry Rivel Airstrip-Small Airport
Dunkeswell Airfield-Small Airport
Eaglescott Airfield-Small Airport
Eggesford Airfield-Small Airport
Farway Common Airfield-Small Airport
Glebe Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Godney Airstrip-Small Airport
Halesland Glider Field-Small Airport
Halwell Airstrip-Small Airport
Heywood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hunsdon Lea Airstrip-Small Airport
Langport Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower-Durston Airstrip-Small Airport
Marldon Airstrip-Small Airport
Middle Chinnock Airstrip-Small Airport
Middle Pymore Farm Airstrip (Private)-Small Airport
Middlegate Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Middlezoy Aerodrome-Small Airport
North Hill Glider Field-Small Airport
RNAS Merryfield-Small Airport
Stoodleigh Barton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Tracy Island Airstrip-Small Airport
Warren Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Watchford Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Well Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Westacott Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Westonzoyland Airfield-Small Airport
Westover Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Dawlish

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Dawlish Post Office
Exeter Road Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dawlish

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of St Agatha
Dawlish Baptist Church
Dawlish Christian Spiritualist Church
Dawlish Methodist Church
Dawlish United Reformed Church
Hope Church
Luscombe Chapel
St George
St Gregory the Great
St Mary's Church Hall

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 Dawlish

What is the population of Dawlish?

Dawlish has a population of 15,264 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 56 people per square mile, spread across 274.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dawlish?

Dawlish has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 33.9 inches.

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