Friston, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Friston is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,620. Elevation: 371 ft (113 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°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 | 1,620 |
| Population Density | 449 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.7640°, 0.1993° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.5 inches (1,030 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.3 inches (11 cm) |
About Friston
Friston is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,620. The city sits at an elevation of 371 feet (113 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 449/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.7640°N, 0.1993°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 | - | 103 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 82 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in |
Friston has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 41°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and May the driest (1.8").
Radio Stations near Friston
17 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DnB Liquified | liquid dnb | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Greatest Hits Radio 60s | greatest hits | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| More Radio Eastbourne | hits, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| 1BTN | electronic, funk | MP3 | |
| TTNS | eclectic, f | MP3 192 kbps | |
| XenFM | dnb, drum & bass | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Bhcr Brighton Hove Community Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hailsham FM | local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| West Kent Radio | - | MP3 170 kbps | |
| Radio Redhill | - | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio Reverb | brighton, not-for-profit | MP3 128 kbps | |
| TGM GOSPEL RADIO | gospel | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Redhill - 100.4FM | - | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Power Ace Radio | afrobeats, easy listening | MP3 128 kbps | |
| University Radio Falmer | music, talk | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Conquest Hospital Radio | - | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Gaydio Brighton | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Friston
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne of Cleves' House | ||||
| Barbican House Museum | ||||
| Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum | ||||
| Bluebell Railway Museum | ||||
| Charleston House | ||||
| Eastbourne heritage centre | ||||
| Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum | ||||
| Farleys Barn Gallery | ||||
| Newhaven Fort | ||||
| Newhaven Local & Maritime Museum | ||||
| Pevensey Courthouse Museum | ||||
| Polegate Windmill | ||||
| Seaford Museum (Martello Tower 74) | ||||
| SteamWorks! | ||||
| The Beachy Head Story | ||||
| The Tom Paine Printing Press & Press Gallery |
Libraries in Friston
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbourne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hailsham Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hampden Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Heathfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lewes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Little Common Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newhaven Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newhaven Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Old Town Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Polegate Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ringmer Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saltdean Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saltdean Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Seaford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Uckfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Willingdon Library | 0.0 |
Cafes in Friston
6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Friston
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Friston
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 360° Brewing Company | ||||
| Abyss Brewing | ||||
| Battle Brewery | ||||
| Beak Brewery | ||||
| Burning Sky Brewery | ||||
| Gun Brewery | ||||
| Harvey's Brewery | ||||
| Harvey's Brewery | ||||
| Old Tree Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Friston
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Friston
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Friston
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Gatwick Airport | LGW | Large Airport |
| London Heathrow Airport | LHR | Large Airport |
| Brighton City Airport | ESH | Medium Airport |
| London Biggin Hill Airport | BQH | Medium Airport |
| London City Airport | LCY | Medium Airport |
| Lydd London Ashford Airport | LYX | Medium Airport |
| Acton Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Barcombe-North Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Baynard's Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bonnington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowford Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bradleys Lawn Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brooklands Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Challock Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chelworth House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chipstead Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Churchlands Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crockham Hill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Danehill Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deanland Lewes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dunsfold Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| East Haxted Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Egerton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Folly Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fowler's Field Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fowler's Field Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fridd Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Frieslands Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Frinsted Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Goldstone Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hadfold Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hamilton Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Headcorn Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Hickstead Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Homefield Farm / Edenbridge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Jackrells Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kenley Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Kittyhawk Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Laddingford Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Lamberhurst Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Little Engeham Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Little Robhurst Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lukesfield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Meadow Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| OaklandS Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Old Hay Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Palmers Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Patridge Green Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Piltdown Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Friston
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints | |
| Church of St Mary the Virgin | |
| St Andrew's Church | |
| St Simon & St Jude |
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Shipwrecks Near Friston
5 documented shipwrecks found near Friston.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Sitakund | - | A Norwegian motor tanker that exploded off the coast of Eastbourne. |
| Sitakund | - | A Norwegian motor tanker that exploded off the coast of Eastbourne. |
| U-40 | - | A German submarine sunk by a mine off Eastbourne. |
| U-40 | - | A German submarine sunk by a mine off Eastbourne. |
| U-671 | - | A Type VIIC U-boat that was sunk by HMS Stayner and HMS Wensleydale. |
UFO Sightings Near Friston
2 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Friston.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Polegate (uk/england) | 2006 | objects appear most nghts when the sky is clear |
| Polegate (uk/england) | 2005 | Hovering object over house |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Friston?
Friston has a population of 1,620 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 449 people per square mile, spread across 3.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Friston?
Friston has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 40.5 inches, with 4.3 inches of snow.
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