Falmouth, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Falmouth is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 24,032. Elevation: 112 ft (34 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

24,032 Population 7,984/sq mi density
112 ft Elevation 34 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
42.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population24,032
Density7,984/mi²
Veterans6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain42.2 in/yr
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Population24,032
Population Density7,984 / sq mi
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Coordinates50.1544°, -5.0711°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation42.2 inches (1,071 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Falmouth

Falmouth is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 24,032. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Falmouth

Falmouth has an average annual temperature of 11.1°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (16.1°C), the coldest is Feb (6.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1077 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.1°C / 45°F 5.2° / 9° 120.8
Feb 6.9°C / 44°F 4.8° / 9° 94.8
Mar 7.8°C / 46°F 5.5° / 10.1° 71.9
Apr 9.3°C / 49°F 6.6° / 12° 72.7
May 11.6°C / 53°F 8.8° / 14.5° 61.2
Jun 14°C / 57°F 11.2° / 16.8° 62.7
Jul 15.9°C / 61°F 13.2° / 18.6° 69.8
Aug 16.1°C / 61°F 13.3° / 18.9° 78.6
Sep 14.7°C / 58°F 12° / 17.4° 77.6
Oct 12.3°C / 54°F 10.1° / 14.5° 111.2
Nov 9.6°C / 49°F 7.6° / 11.6° 129.9
Dec 7.8°C / 46°F 6° / 9.6° 126.0
Falmouth experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below United Kingdom avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density7,984/sq mi
Coordinates50.1544°N, 5.0711°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Feb 20, 2014.

Nov 10, 1996 19 km S of St Just, United Kingdom M4.1 46 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 149 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 97 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 93 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 141 km
Jan 19, 2001 53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M3.2 67 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 119 km
Mar 28, 2005 71 km WNW of Porspoder, France M3.0 148 km
Feb 8, 1998 18 km SW of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.9 38 km
Sep 5, 1999 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom M2.9 79 km
Mar 23, 2008 38 km NW of St Just, United Kingdom M2.8 73 km
May 31, 1998 38 km WNW of Northam, United Kingdom M2.8 118 km
Jun 16, 1991 17 km SSW of Wembury, United Kingdom M2.8 63 km
Apr 2, 2000 33 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.7 48 km
Jun 23, 2011 4 km WSW of Bovey Tracey, United Kingdom M2.7 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 5.1 in Wettest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
April 47°F (9°C) 2.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 4.3 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.7 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.1 in

Falmouth has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 44°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (2.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Falmouth

Institution Type Founded Website
Cornwall College (St Austell) College - Visit →

Schools in Falmouth

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Falmouth Primary Academy - - - -
King Charles Church of England Primary School - - - -
Marlborough School - - - -
St Francis CofE Primary School - - - -
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth - - - -
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Radio Stations near Falmouth

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Chaos Radio (FR) music MP3 320 kbps
The Source FM classical, community radio MP3 110 kbps

Museums in Falmouth

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Blue Hills Tin Streams
Constantine Museum and Archive
East Pool Mine
Enys Gardens
Gwithti an Pyrst A Cabinet of Folklore and Magic
Helston Museum
Heritage Centre
King Edward Mine
Lizard Lighthouse Heritage Centre
Lizard Wireless Station
Marconi Centre
Michell's Engine House
Moseley Heritage Museum
National Maritime Museum Cornwall
Pendennis Castle Museum
Penryn Museum
Perranporth Museum
Poldark Mine
Predannick Anti-Aircraft Battery
Redruth Old Cornwall Society Museum
Royal Cornwall Museum
St Agnes Museum

Libraries in Falmouth

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Camborne Library0.0
Cornwall Poetry Library0.0
Falmouth Library0.0
Helston Library0.0
Library0.0
Penryn Library and Information Service0.0
Perranporth Library0.0
Redruth Library0.0
St Agnes Library0.0
The Learning Centre0.0
Truro Community Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Falmouth

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farmers Market
Porthleven Harbour Market

Hotels in Falmouth

11 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Broadmead Hotel
Chelsea House
Cotswold House
Falmouth Hotel
Gyllyngvase House
Hotel Meudon
Hotel Meudon
Membly Hall
Penmorvah Manor Hotel
Royal Duchy Hotel
St Michael's Hotel & Spa

Restaurants in Falmouth

49 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amanzi Restaurant
An Dowr
Asha Indian Restaurant
Bahama Mamas
Balti Curries
Bodega Tapas
Boo Koos
Casa Tapa
Cribbs
Curry Baba
Curry Corner
Fuel
Gurkha
Gylly Beach Cafe
Happy Palace
Harbour Lights Restaurant
Harbour View
Hooked on the Rocks
Hubbox
Indiedog
Kona
Marina Turkish Kitchen
Mayflower Takeaway
Ming's Garden
Namaste
Palacio Lounge Cafe Bar
Pizza Jockeys
PizzaExpress
Ploy Thai
Pomodoro
Provedore
Rising Dragon
Ro+Bo
RoBo Asian Bar and Canteen
Royal Cornwall Yacht Club
Star and Garter
The Chintz
The Cove
The Meat Counter
The Mulberry
The Orgia
The Ranch
The Seafood Bar
The Shack
The Shed
The Stable
Wilder
Wing Cheung House
Zest

Cafes in Falmouth

32 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Above the Bookshop
Beacon Coffee
Cafe Strand
Caffè Nero
Castle Beach Cafe
Costa
Crows Nest Coffe Bar
Dark Pony Coffee
Espressini
Forty Five
Four-Teas Tearoom
Good Vibes Café
Great Shakes
Gylly Beach Takeaway
Jam
Java
Koffiji
Life's A Beach
Nude Canteen
Olfactory Coffee Roasters
Pendennis Castle Cafe
Princess Pavilion
Ragamuffins Café
Sandy's Deli
Star Glazers Pottery Painting Cafe
Swanpool Beach Cafe
The Chic Pea
The Natural Store
The Pier Cafe
Three Little Birds Cafe
Ukrainian Soul
Windjammer

Cinemas in Falmouth

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Phoenix

Theatres in Falmouth

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Falmouth Theatre Company - Harris Rehersal Rooms
Princess Pavilion

Monuments in Falmouth

3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arwenack House
Killigrew Monument
News of Trafalgar

Castles in Falmouth

4 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Little Dennis
Pendennis Castle
St Mawes Castle
St Mawes Castle

Dentists in Falmouth

4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #4856396191
Kimberley Park Dental Practice
mydentist
Park Vale Dental Practice

Train Stations in Falmouth

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Falmouth Docks
Falmouth Town
Penmere

Gas Stations in Falmouth

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Falmouth Service Station
GB #12456171516

Banks in Falmouth

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lloyds Bank

Gyms in Falmouth

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Falmouth Yoga Space

Golf Courses in Falmouth

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Falmouth Golf Club
Falmouth Pitch & Putt

Breweries in Falmouth

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Black Flag Brewery & Taproom
Cuckoo Valley Cider
Driftwood Spars Brewery & Pub
Dynamite Valley Brewing Co Brewery & Taproom
Gould Ciders & Perries
Gweal Mellin Cider Co
Keltek Brewery
Lacuna Brewing Co Brewery & Taproom
Lizard Ales
Pipeline Brewing Co & Taproom
The Mussel Shoals
Touchwood Cider
Treens Brewery & Taproom
Tremethick Brewery
Trevors Farmhouse Cider
Verdant Brewing Co Brewery & Taproom

Stadiums & Teams in Falmouth

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Airports Near Falmouth

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cornwall Airport NewquayNQYMedium Airport
RNAS Culdrose-Medium Airport
Bodmin Airfield-Small Airport
Bonnallack Airstrip-Small Airport
Land's End AirportLEQSmall Airport
Lower Botrea-Small Airport
Perranporth Airfield-Small Airport
Polpidnick Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Porthtowan Airfield-Small Airport
Predannack Airfield-Small Airport
RAF Davidstow Moor-Small Airport
Roche Barton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Tempest Airstrip-Small Airport
Truro Aerodrome-Small Airport

Post Offices in Falmouth

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bar Road Post Office
Falmouth Post Office
Penwerris Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Falmouth

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints
Church of the Holy Spirit
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Falmouth Evangelical Church
Falmouth Methodist Church
Falmouth Parish Church
Falmouth United Reformed Church with Trinity Baptist Church
Life Church
St Edward the Confessor
St Maunanus
St. Mary Immaculate Church
The Salvation Army - Falmouth

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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UFO Sightings Near Falmouth

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Falmouth.

Name Year Description
Falmouth (uk/england) 2008 Bright flash in eastern sky

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 Falmouth

What is the population of Falmouth?

Falmouth has a population of 24,032 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 7,984 people per square mile, spread across 3.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Falmouth?

Falmouth has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 42.2 inches.

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