Eglinton, United Kingdom

Northern Ireland · United Kingdom

Eglinton is a small town in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom with a population of 3,818. Elevation: 85 ft (26 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

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

3,818 Population 26/sq mi density
85 ft Elevation 26 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
56.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Eglinton

Eglinton

Eglinton railway station served the village of Eglinton in County Londonderry in Northern Ireland.

People

Population3,818
Density26/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain56.9 in/yr
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Population3,818
Population Density26 / sq mi
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Coordinates55.0167°, -7.1833°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceNorthern Ireland
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation56.9 inches (1,446 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Eglinton

Eglinton is a small town in United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) with a population of 3,818. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Eglinton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area149.4 sq mi (387.0 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates55.0167°N, 7.1833°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.9"
50% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.22"
Driest Month (May) 3.07"

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 M3.5 137 km
Jan 26, 1990 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M3.0 132 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 137 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 5.9 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.4 in
March 43°F (6°C) 4.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in Driest
June 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
July 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
August 58°F (14°C) 4.6 in Warmest
September 55°F (13°C) 5.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 6.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 6.2 in Wettest
December 42°F (5°C) 6.1 in

Eglinton has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 40°F in January to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.2") and May the driest (3.1").

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Schools in Eglinton

6 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Patricks & St Brigids College - - - -
St Colmcille's Primary School - - - -
Cumber Claudy Primary School - - - -
Eglinton Primary School - - - -
Our Lady of Fatima Primary School - - - -
Broadbridge Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Eglinton

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Highland Radio (IE) popular music, variety MP3 128 kbps
Northern Sound (IE) - AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Eglinton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Apprentice Boys of Derry
Foyle Valley Railway Museum
Green Lane Museum
Inishowen Maritime Museum and Planetarium
Limavady Museum
Museum of Free Derry
Tower Museum

Libraries in Eglinton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Carndonagh Library0.0
Creggan Library0.0
Derry Central Library0.0
Limavady Library0.0
Moville Library0.0
Shantallow Library0.0
Strathfoyle Library0.0
Waterside Library0.0

Hotels in Eglinton

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beaufort Hotel Pub
Best Western White Horse Hotel Derry

Restaurants in Eglinton

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Solo

Cafes in Eglinton

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cloud9 by Cafe Storm
Eileen's
The Green Cat Bakery

Castles in Eglinton

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brackfield Bawn

Veterinaries in Eglinton

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Claudy Veterinary Clinic

Gas Stations in Eglinton

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #1202375163
GB #1579314110
Maxol

Banks in Eglinton

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Derry Credit Union
Faughanvale Credit Union

Gyms in Eglinton

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Health & Fitness Centre

Breweries in Eglinton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Dopey Dick Brewing Company
Northbound Brewery
Northbound Brewing
O'Connor Craft Beer
Otterbank Brewing Company
Rough Brothers Brewery
Walled City Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Eglinton

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Airports Near Eglinton

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
City of Derry AirportLDYMedium Airport
Enniskillen/St Angelo AirportENKMedium Airport
Altamuskin-Small Airport
Ashfield - Russell's field UL-Small Airport
Bellarena Airfield-Small Airport
Blackhill Airstrip-Small Airport
Carrickmore Airstrip-Small Airport
Carrigart Airstrip-Small Airport
Castlerock Airstrip-Small Airport
Causeway Airfield-Small Airport
Coalisland Airstrip-Small Airport
Coulters Airstrip-Small Airport
Donnydeade Airstrip-Small Airport
Drumavish Airstrip-Small Airport
Dungannon Airstrip-Small Airport
Dunnamanagh Airstrip-Small Airport
Finn Valley Airfield UL-Small Airport
Letterkenny Airfield-Small Airport
Pettigo Airstrip-Small Airport
Plains Airstrip-Small Airport
Redrock Airstrip-Small Airport
Ruskey 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 Eglinton

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Claudy Post Office
Eglinton Post Office
Greysteel Post Office
Lettershandoney Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Eglinton

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Faughanvale Presbyterian
Gortnessy Presbyterian
Our Lady Star of the Sea, Faughanvale
Saint Mary's, Tamnaherin
St Canice's, Eglinton

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Eglinton

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Eglinton.

Name Description
Ness Waterfall Highest Waterfall In Northern Ireland

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 Eglinton

What is the population of Eglinton?

Eglinton has a population of 3,818 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 149.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Eglinton?

Eglinton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 56.9 inches.

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