Embsay, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Embsay is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,679. Elevation: 482 ft (147 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

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

1,679 Population
482 ft Elevation 147 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
44.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Embsay

Embsay

The Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway (E&BASR) is a heritage railway in North Yorkshire, England, formed in 1979 and opened in 1981.

People

Population1,679

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain44.3 in/yr
Elevation482 ft (147 m)
Population1,679
Elevation482 ft (147 m)
Coordinates53.9766°, -1.9928°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation44.3 inches (1,125 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Embsay

Embsay is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,679. The city sits at an elevation of 482 feet (147 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Embsay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 482 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average47.2°F
13% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation482 ft (147 m)
Coordinates53.9766°N, 1.9928°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.3"
17% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.80"
Driest Month (May) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 127 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 57 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 147 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 136 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 146 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 142 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 56 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 70 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 56 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 31 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 129 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 108 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 57 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 46 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 112 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 57 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 128 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 85 km
Oct 2, 1999 5 km SSW of Cheadle, United Kingdom M3.2 116 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.4 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.7 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in Driest
June 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 58°F (15°C) 3.6 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
October 49°F (9°C) 4.3 in
November 43°F (6°C) 4.6 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.8 in Wettest

Embsay has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and May the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Embsay

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Embsay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School - - - -
Wharfedale Montessori School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Embsay

26 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bolton FM community, local MP3 128 kbps
Hits Radio UK - AAC+ 47 kbps
The Richie Allen Show - MP3
SD Radio dance, dnb MP3 128 kbps
Leeds Student Radio student radio MP3 192 kbps
Giants of Jazz Radio classic jazz, jazz MP3 192 kbps
Taiyabah Masjid islamic, masjid MP3 128 kbps
News Radio UK information, news AAC
CROP Radio community radio, music MP3 128 kbps
Tameside Radio adult contemporary, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Heart North West 105.4 hot adult contemporary AAC 48 kbps
Reform Radio music, variety MP3 192 kbps
HWD Hospital Radio - AAC+ 112 kbps
RibbleFM - MP3
Harrogate Hospital Radio classic hits, hospital radio MP3
Phoenix Radio 2000s, 2010s MP3 192 kbps
HearMe - trance trance MP3
The Buzz Mcr - MP3 128 kbps
Drystone Radio - MP3
OSN Radio Plus - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Alty - MP3 192 kbps
OC Radio chart, dance AAC 192 kbps
Jingle Ark Jingle Jukebox - MP3
Bounce Nation Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Gaydio - MP3 320 kbps
Psychedelic Secret radio - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Embsay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bancroft Mill
Bankfield Museum
Bracken Hall Countryside Centre
Bradford Police Museum
British in India
Bronte Parsonage Museum
Cliffe Castle
Craven Museum
Duke of Wellington's Regiment Museum
Engine Shed
Folk Museum
Heptonstall Museum
Ilkley Toy Museum
Ingrow Loco Museum
Keighley Bus Museum
Manor House Art Gallery and Museum
Museum of Local Crafts & Industries
Museum of Rail Travel
National Science and Media Museum
Nidderdale Museum
Pendle Heritage Centre
Queen Street Mill Textile Museum
Saltaire Collection
Shibden Hall
The Aisled Barn
The Peace Museum
Towneley Hall

Libraries in Embsay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
1 in 12 Club Library0.0
1 in 12 Club Library0.0
Allerton Community Library0.0
Allerton Community Library0.0
Baildon Library0.0
Baildon Library0.0
Barnoldswick Library0.0
Bingley Library0.0
Bingley Library0.0
Bradford Libraries0.0
Bradford Mechanics Institute0.0
Burley Library0.0
Burnley Library0.0
Clayton Library0.0
Colne Library0.0
Community Library0.0
Denholme Library0.0
Denholme Library0.0
Earby Library0.0
Gargrave & Malhamdale Community Library0.0
Grassington Hub & Community Library0.0
Great Horton Library0.0
Haworth Road Library0.0
Hebden Bridge Library0.0
Ilkley Public Library0.0
JB Priestley Library0.0
Keighley Library0.0
Local Studies Library0.0
Manningham Library0.0
Manningham Library0.0
Nelson Library0.0
Shelf Branch Library0.0
Shelf Branch Library0.0
Shipley Library0.0
Shipley Library0.0
Skipton Library0.0
Trawden Community Library0.0
Wibsey Library0.0
Wrose Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Embsay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Admirals market
Colne Market Hall
Darley Street Market
Farmers Market
Farmers Market
Junction 12
Keighley Market Hall
Pateley Livestock Market
Pendle Rise
Shipley Open Market
The Bazaar

Restaurants in Embsay

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Billy Bobs
The Priests House

Cafes in Embsay

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Embsay Station Coffee Shop

Castles in Embsay

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barden Tower

Train Stations in Embsay

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Embsay
Holywell Halt

Breweries in Embsay

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Barker Bridge Brewery
Bingley Brewery
Bridgehouse Brewery
Carleton Brewery
Copper Dragon
Copper Dragon Brewery
Craven Brew
Dark Horse Brewery
Eagle's Crag Brewery
Goose Eye
Goose Eye
Ilkley Brewery
Lamb Brewery
Recoil Brewing Company
Salt Beer Factory
Salt Beer Factory
Saltaire Brewery
Stod Fold Brewery
Timothy Taylor's
Wishbone Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Embsay

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Ski Resorts Near Embsay

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
The Snow Centre Manchester 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chill Factor e 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Embsay

41 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Leeds Bradford AirportLBALarge Airport
Manchester AirportMANLarge Airport
RAF Leeming-Medium Airport
RAF Topcliffe-Medium Airport
Teesside International AirportMMEMedium Airport
Arley Airfield-Small Airport
Bagby Thirsk Airfield-Small Airport
Bedlands Gate Airfield-Small Airport
Birds Edge Airstrip-Small Airport
Bryn Gates Airfield-Small Airport
Camphill Airfield-Small Airport
Chipping Airfield-Small Airport
Coal Aston Airfield-Small Airport
Croft Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Crosland Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Dishforth Village Airfield-Small Airport
Felixkirk Airstrip-Small Airport
Fishburn Airfield-Small Airport
Frandley House Airstrip-Small Airport
Garforth Airstrip-Small Airport
Hawksview Airstrip-Small Airport
Haydock Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster Airfield-Small Airport
Higher Barn Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hutton Grange Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lartington Moor Airstrip-Small Airport
Manchester Barton Aerodrome-Small Airport
Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
North Rigton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Oxenhope Airfield-Small Airport
Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Pear Tree Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ravensworth Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Skelling Farm Glider Field-Small Airport
Staindrop Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Walton Wood Airfield-Small Airport
Warrington Airstrip-Small Airport
Wathstones Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Wentworth Private Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Embsay

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
The Paper Shop

Churches & Religious Organizations in Embsay

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Embsay Methodist Church
St Augustine
St. Mary the Virgin

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Embsay

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

Name Description
The Strid

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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Embsay has a population of 1,679 residents and is located in United Kingdom..

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Embsay has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 44.3 inches.

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