Dover, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Dover is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 31,022. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 31,022 |
| Population Density | 257 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.1260°, 1.3126° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.8 inches (656 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Dover
Dover is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 31,022. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Climate in Dover
Dover has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (18°C), the coldest is Jan (5.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 604 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 120.7 sq mi (312.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 257/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.1260°N, 1.3126°E |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1858 | NORTH SEA | Unknown | 6.0 m | - | 23 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 6 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in |
Dover has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.7").
Schools in Dover
28 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Martin's School | - | - | - | - |
| Farthingloe Sports Ground, Dover College | - | - | - | - |
| Dover College | - | - | - | - |
| St Richard's Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Guston Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Mary's Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Portal House School | - | - | - | - |
| Barton Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Aycliffe Community Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Langdon Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Melbourne Community Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Margaret's-at-Cliffe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| River Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dover Grammar School for Boys | - | - | - | - |
| Charlton Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Elms School | - | - | - | - |
| Dover College | - | - | - | - |
| Dover Grammar School for Girls | - | - | - | - |
| Duke of York's Royal Military School | - | - | - | - |
| St Edmund's Catholic School | - | - | - | - |
| Vale View Community School | - | - | - | - |
| Priory Fields School | - | - | - | - |
| Green Park Community Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dover Christ Church Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Whitfield Aspen School | - | - | - | - |
| Astor Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Dover
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKR Retro Rock | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio RWL (FR) | pop | MP3 320 kbps | |
| DR - P2 Klassisk | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Majestic Jukebox Radio | 60s, 70s | AAC+ 16 kbps | |
| Radio Jupiter | adult contemporary, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Broadstairs | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Delta FM Saint-Omer (FR) | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| White Cliffs Radio | - | MP3 | |
| 105.9 Academy FM (Folkestone) | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| DCR104.9 FM | community radio | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Dover
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur's Hall | ||||
| Broadstairs Museum, Arts and Media Centre | ||||
| Canterbury Roman Museum | ||||
| Crampton Tower Museum | ||||
| Deal Maritime and Local History Museum | ||||
| Dickens House Museum | ||||
| Dover Museum | ||||
| Dover Transport Museum | ||||
| Folkestone Museum | ||||
| Folkestone's Fishing Heritage And History Museum | ||||
| Grand Jury Museum | ||||
| Herne Bay Historical Records Society Heritage Centre | ||||
| Hornby Hobbies Visitor Centre | ||||
| Hythe Town Museum | ||||
| Kent Battle of Britain Museum | ||||
| Kent Mining Museum | ||||
| Kent MOMI | ||||
| Kent Museum of Freemasonry | ||||
| Marlowe's Ghost | ||||
| Monkton Field Study Centre | ||||
| Powell-Cotton Museum | ||||
| PWRR & Queens Regiment Museum | ||||
| RAF Manston Museum | ||||
| Railway Museum | ||||
| Ramsgate Maritime Museum | ||||
| Richborough Castle Museum | ||||
| Sandwich Guildhall Museum | ||||
| Sandwich Medieval Centre | ||||
| Secret Wartime Tunnels | ||||
| Secret Wartime Tunnels | ||||
| Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum | ||||
| Spur Casemates Exhibition | ||||
| St Augustine’s Abbey | ||||
| St Margaret's Museum | ||||
| The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge | ||||
| The Marlowe Kit | ||||
| The Micro Museum | ||||
| The Seaside Museum | ||||
| The Underground Hopital | ||||
| The Wing | ||||
| This Museum is (Not) Obsolete | ||||
| Time Ball Tower | ||||
| USN P-22 Gunboat | ||||
| Women's Land Army Museum |
Libraries in Dover
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augustine House | 0.0 | |||||
| Aylesham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Broadstairs Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Canterbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cheriton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dover Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Folkestone Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Folkestone Library (CURRENTLY CLOSED) | 0.0 | |||||
| Herne Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hythe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Learning Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Lyminge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Minster Library & Neighbourhood Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Newington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ramsgate Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Reception and LRC | 0.0 | |||||
| Sandgate Library & Parish Council | 0.0 | |||||
| Sandwich Library | 0.0 | |||||
| School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sturry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Swalecliffe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Templeman Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wood Avenue Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Dover
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Farmers Market | |||||
| Herne Bay Market | |||||
| Herne Bay Market | |||||
| Petticoat Lane Emporium | |||||
| Sandwich Market (Thursday only) | |||||
| The Goods Shed | |||||
| The Goods Yard | |||||
| The Village Community Market |
Hotels in Dover
8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Dover
24 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Dover
26 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Dover
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Dover
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Dover
8 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Dover
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Dover
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Dover
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Dover
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Dover
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Dover
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Dover
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floc | ||||
| Gadds' | ||||
| Goody Ales | ||||
| Shivering Sands Brewery and Tap Room |
Stadiums & Teams in Dover
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Dover
39 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Calais Marck Airport | CQF | Medium Airport |
| Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport | LTQ | Medium Airport |
| London Southend Airport | SEN | Medium Airport |
| Lydd London Ashford Airport | LYX | Medium Airport |
| Acton Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Barling Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Berck-sur-Mer Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bonnington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boulogne-sur-Mer - Alprech Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Chalksole Green Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Challock Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Channel Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Clacton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clipgate Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Egerton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fridd Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Frinsted Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hamilton Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Harringe Court Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Headcorn Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Inglenook Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lamberhurst Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Little Engeham Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Little Robhurst Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lodge Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Meadow Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Norwood Lodge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pent Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Retreat Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ripple Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Inglevert Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Stoke Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Tiffenden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tillingham Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Verchocq Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| West Newland Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Witherenden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Dover
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Buckland Bridge | |
| Buckland Post Office | |
| Dover Post Office | |
| East Langdon Post Office | |
| St Margarets at Cliffe Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Dover
18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Beacon Church | |
| Catholic Church | |
| Charlton Church | |
| Dover Baptist Church | |
| Dover Masjid | |
| River Methodist Church | |
| Saint Francis Church | |
| St Augustine | |
| St Edmund's Chapel | |
| St Martin's Church | |
| St Mary in Castro | |
| St Nicholas | |
| St Peter | |
| St. Andrew's | |
| St. Margaret of Antioch | |
| St. Martin of Tours | |
| St. Mary's | |
| St. Paul's |
Explore Near Dover
UFO Sightings Near Dover
4 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Dover.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Dover (uk/england) | 2009 | cigar shaped, but was segmented with what appeared to be windows. |
| Dover (uk/england) | 2008 | Orange objects flying over Dover Kent England July 12th 2008 |
| Dover, kent (uk/england) | 2008 | I never thought that I would be in a position whereby I would call the police to report objects in the sky that I could not identify. |
| Dover (uk/england) | 2003 | Definite sighting by 2 professional people of craft travelling N.E to S.W. in view 30 secs |
Shipwrecks Near Dover
4 documented shipwrecks found near Dover.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Codrington | - | An A-class destroyer bombed whilst in dock at Dover. |
| Preußen | - | A five-masted windjammer that was rammed by SS Brighton, and subsequently driven onto rocks off the coast of Dover. |
| U-11 | - | A German submarine mined in the First Battle of the Atlantic. |
| UB-56 | - | A Type UB III U-boat that was sunk by a mine. |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dover
What is the population of Dover?
Dover has a population of 31,022 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 257 people per square mile, spread across 120.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Dover?
Dover has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 25.8 inches.
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