Gainsborough, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Gainsborough is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 20,536. Elevation: 36 ft (11 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 | 20,536 |
| Population Density | 7,899 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.3833°, -0.7667° |
| 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 (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.7 inches (1,009 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.1 inches (10 cm) |
About Gainsborough
Gainsborough is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 20,536. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 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 39.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Climate in Gainsborough
Gainsborough has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.1°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 613 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,899/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.3833°N, 0.7667°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in |
Gainsborough has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (1.4").
Schools in Gainsborough
14 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Lindsey District Council | - | - | - | - |
| The Queen Elizabeth's High School | - | - | - | - |
| The Gainsborough Academy | - | - | - | - |
| The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy | - | - | - | - |
| White's Wood Academy (junior) | - | - | - | - |
| Handel House Preparatory School | - | - | - | - |
| Warren Wood School | - | - | - | - |
| Benjamin Adlard Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Castle Wood Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Frances Olive Anderson Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mercer's Wood Academy | - | - | - | - |
| The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough | - | - | - | - |
| The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Gainsborough
15 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital FM Cymru | bilingual, contemporary | AAC 48 kbps | |
| HearMe - Classic Hard Rock | classic hard rock | MP3 | |
| Magna Radio | classic hits, hits | MP3 | |
| Lincs Sound | 00s, 10s | UNKNOWN | |
| Heart North Wales | local news, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| The British Home Front Radio Service | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Newark | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Millside Hospital Radio | - | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| Magna Mix | classic hits, hits | MP3 | |
| Heckington Living Community Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sine FM | - | MP3 | |
| Doncaster Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 107FM | community | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Powerhouse Radio | christian, christian contemporary | MP3 | |
| Tempo 107.4 FM | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Gainsborough
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bassetlaw Museum (Amcott House) | ||||
| Chadwick Centre | ||||
| Crowle Peatland Railway | ||||
| Epworth Old Rectory | ||||
| Gainsborough Old Hall | ||||
| Holocaust Centre | ||||
| Lincoln Museum | ||||
| Lincolnshire Road Transport Museum | ||||
| Museum of Lincolnshire Life | ||||
| Museum of the Horse | ||||
| North Lincolnshire Museum | ||||
| RAF Ingham - Polish Bomber Squadrons Centre | ||||
| RAF Waddington Heritage Centre | ||||
| Skellingthorpe Heritage Room | ||||
| The Gainsborough Heritage Centre | ||||
| The Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft | ||||
| Victorian Prison |
Libraries in Gainsborough
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bottesford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Boultham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bracebridge Heath Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bracebridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Broughton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Collingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Crowle Market Hall (Library & Post Office) | 0.0 | |||||
| Denman Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dukeries Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gainsborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Great Central Warehouse Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Haxey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lincoln Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Messingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Moorends Library | 0.0 | |||||
| North Lincolnshire Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ollerton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Post Office and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Scunthorpe Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thorne Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Gainsborough
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornhill Market | |||||
| Crowle Market Place | |||||
| Hemswell Sunday Market - Carboot Sale | |||||
| Lincoln Autojumble | |||||
| Market Square | |||||
| Ollerton Market | |||||
| St Johns Market |
Hotels in Gainsborough
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Gainsborough
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Gainsborough
17 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Gainsborough
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Gainsborough
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Gainsborough
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Gainsborough
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Gainsborough
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Gainsborough
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gainsborough
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Gainsborough
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Gainsborough
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Gainsborough
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Gainsborough
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milestone Brewery | ||||
| Pheasantry Brewery | ||||
| Springhead Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Gainsborough
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Gainsborough
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | EMA | Large Airport |
| Humberside Airport | HUY | Medium Airport |
| Leeds East Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Nottingham City Airport | NQT | Medium Airport |
| RAF Barkston Heath | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Coningsby | QCY | Medium Airport |
| RAF Cranwell | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Waddington | WTN | Medium Airport |
| Acaster Malbis Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Acthorpe Top Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Askern Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bankwood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Beeches Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Beverley/Linley Hill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Birchwood Lodge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Black Spring Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blackmoor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boston Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Breighton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bridge Cottage Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bridlington Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brookfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bucknall Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Burn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Burton-Constable Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Butterfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cadwell Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Caunton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cliffe Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Coal Aston Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cottage Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cowbit Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crowland Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Cuxwold Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Darlton Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Decoy Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Eddsfield Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Elvington Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fenland Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Finningley Village Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Forwood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Full Sutton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Garforth Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Garton Field Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gilrudding Grange Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Grange Farm Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Grange Farm Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Griffin's Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Grove Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Gainsborough
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Gainsborough Post Office | |
| Queensway Post Office | |
| Ropery Road Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gainsborough
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints Parish Church | |
| Cornerstone Christian Centre | |
| Gainsborough Methodist Church | |
| Gainsborough Methodist Church | |
| Gainsborough United Reformed Church | |
| St George | |
| St George's Church | |
| St Helen | |
| St Martin | |
| St Mary | |
| St Paul's | |
| The Salvation Army |
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UFO Sightings Near Gainsborough
1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Gainsborough.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Gainsborough (uk/england) | 1970 | AS CHILDREN AGED ABOUT 10YRS OLD PLAYING IN THE STREETS AROUND OUR HOMES IN GAINSBOROUGH LINCOLNSHIRE ENGLAND ,I/WE SAW A LARGE ROUND |
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What is the population of Gainsborough?
Gainsborough has a population of 20,536 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 7,899 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Gainsborough?
Gainsborough 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 39.7 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.
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