Gargrave, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Gargrave is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,738. Elevation: 367 ft (112 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

1,738 Population 22/sq mi density
367 ft Elevation 112 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
47.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Gargrave

Gargrave

Gargrave is a large village and civil parish in the county of North Yorkshire, England. It is located along the A65, 4 miles (6 km) north-west of Skipton. The village is situated on the very edge of the Yorkshire Dales; the River Aire and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal pass through it. It had a population of 1,764 at the 2001 census, reducing slightly to 1,755 in 2011. Until 1974 it was part of the West Riding of Yorkshire and it was part of the Craven District from 1974 to 2023; it is now administered by the unitary North Yorkshire Council.

People

Population1,738
Density22/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain47.8 in/yr
Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Population1,738
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Coordinates53.9835°, -2.1046°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation47.8 inches (1,215 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gargrave

Gargrave is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,738. The city sits at an elevation of 367 feet (112 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 47.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Gargrave 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 47.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 367 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

Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Area77.5 sq mi (200.8 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates53.9835°N, 2.1046°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.8"
26% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.20"
Driest Month (May) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 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 M4.8 133 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 57 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 143 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 140 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 56 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 140 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 63 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 57 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 113 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 127 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 36 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 47 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 113 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 56 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 129 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 86 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 91 km
Oct 2, 1999 5 km SSW of Cheadle, United Kingdom M3.2 117 km
Oct 29, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M3.1 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.4 in
March 41°F (5°C) 4.0 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in Driest
June 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 58°F (15°C) 3.9 in
September 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 5.1 in
December 39°F (4°C) 5.2 in Wettest

Gargrave has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and May the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Gargrave

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

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

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Hits Radio UK - AAC+ 47 kbps
Bolton FM community, local MP3 128 kbps
Tameside Radio adult contemporary, community radio MP3 128 kbps
CROP Radio community radio, music MP3 128 kbps
The Richie Allen Show - MP3
SD Radio dance, dnb MP3 128 kbps
Taiyabah Masjid islamic, masjid MP3 128 kbps
Giants of Jazz Radio classic jazz, jazz MP3 192 kbps
Radio Alty - MP3 192 kbps
HearMe - trance trance MP3
RibbleFM - MP3
Drystone Radio - MP3
OSN Radio Plus - MP3 128 kbps
Gaydio - MP3 320 kbps
OC Radio chart, dance AAC 192 kbps
Jingle Ark Jingle Jukebox - MP3
Bounce Nation Radio - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Gargrave

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bancroft Mill
British in India
Bronte Parsonage Museum
Cliffe Castle
Craven Museum
Engine Shed
Folk Museum
Gawthorpe Hall
Gawthorpe Textiles Collection
Haworth Art Gallery
Heptonstall Museum
Ingrow Loco Museum
Keighley Bus Museum
Museum of Local Crafts & Industries
Museum of North Craven Life
Museum of Rail Travel
Pendle Heritage Centre
Queen Street Mill Textile Museum
Settle Station Signal Box
The Aisled Barn
Towneley Hall

Libraries in Gargrave

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Barnoldswick Library0.0
Burnley Library0.0
Chatburn Library0.0
Coal CLough 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
Hebden Bridge Library0.0
Keighley Library0.0
Nelson Library0.0
Settle Community Library0.0
Skipton Library0.0
Trawden Community Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Gargrave

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Admirals market
Burnley Market Hall
Colne Market Hall
Junction 12
Keighley Market Hall
Pendle Rise

Hotels in Gargrave

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Premier Inn

Restaurants in Gargrave

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bollywood Cottage
Coniston Hotel Restaurant
The Frying Yorkshireman
Utopia

Cafes in Gargrave

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Abbots Harbour
The Dalesman Cafe, Tea Room and Sweet Emporium
White Cottage Tea Room

Train Stations in Gargrave

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gargrave

Gyms in Gargrave

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Site Gym

Breweries in Gargrave

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Barker Bridge Brewery
Bridgehouse Brewery
Carleton Brewery
Copper Dragon
Copper Dragon Brewery
Craven Brew
Dark Horse Brewery
Lamb Brewery
Recoil Brewing Company
Settle Brewery
Stod Fold Brewery
Timothy Taylor's
Wishbone Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Gargrave

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Ski Resorts Near Gargrave

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 Gargrave

43 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Leeds Bradford AirportLBALarge Airport
Liverpool John Lennon AirportLPLLarge Airport
Manchester AirportMANLarge Airport
RAF Leeming-Medium Airport
RAF Topcliffe-Medium Airport
Teesside International AirportMMEMedium Airport
Arley Airfield-Small Airport
Bedlands Gate Airfield-Small Airport
Birds Edge Airstrip-Small Airport
Bryn Gates Airfield-Small Airport
Camphill Airfield-Small Airport
Carr Valley Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Chipping Airfield-Small Airport
Coal Aston Airfield-Small Airport
Cockerham Airfield-Small Airport
Croft Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Crosland Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Dishforth Village Airfield-Small Airport
Fishburn Airfield-Small Airport
Frandley House Airstrip-Small Airport
Garforth Airstrip-Small Airport
Hawksview Airstrip-Small Airport
Haydock Park Airstrip-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
Moss Edge Farm Airfield-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
Saint Michaels Airfield-Small Airport
Skelling Farm Glider Field-Small Airport
Staindrop Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field)-Small Airport
Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Warrington Airstrip-Small Airport
Wathstones Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Wentworth Private Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gargrave

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parish Church of All Saints, Broughton with Elslack
St Andrew
St Peter's Church

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 Gargrave

What is the population of Gargrave?

Gargrave has a population of 1,738 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 77.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gargrave?

Gargrave 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 47.8 inches.

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