Gislingham, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Gislingham is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,172. Elevation: 210 ft (64 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

1,172 Population 572/sq mi density
210 ft Elevation 64 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
35.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population1,172
Density572/mi²
Veterans5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain35.2 in/yr
Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Population1,172
Population Density572 / sq mi
Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Coordinates52.3036°, 1.0420°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation35.2 inches (895 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.2 inches (6 cm)

About Gislingham

Gislingham is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,172. The city sits at an elevation of 210 feet (64 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 35.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Gislingham

Gislingham has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.2°C), the coldest is Jan (4.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 627 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.1°C / 39°F 1.7° / 6.6° 48.2
Feb 4.4°C / 40°F 1.6° / 7.3° 44.5
Mar 6.6°C / 44°F 3° / 10.1° 38.4
Apr 9°C / 48°F 4.5° / 13.4° 39.3
May 12°C / 54°F 7.4° / 16.6° 49.7
Jun 14.8°C / 59°F 10.2° / 19.5° 51.5
Jul 17.2°C / 63°F 12.4° / 22.1° 56.6
Aug 17.2°C / 63°F 12.5° / 22° 62.0
Sep 14.6°C / 58°F 10.3° / 18.8° 52.0
Oct 11°C / 52°F 7.8° / 14.3° 65.4
Nov 7.2°C / 45°F 4.5° / 9.9° 62.7
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F 2.3° / 7° 56.3
Gislingham experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 210 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density572/sq mi
Coordinates52.3036°N, 1.0420°E
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"
7% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 2.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.44"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Sep 22, 2015.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 136 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 16 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 142 km
May 16, 1998 45 km ENE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M4.2 107 km
Aug 6, 2015 59 km ENE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M4.2 123 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 105 km
Dec 21, 2000 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom M4.0 110 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 91 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 128 km
May 2, 1995 51 km NE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M3.7 113 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 114 km
Sep 20, 1994 55 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.6 124 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 129 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 132 km
Sep 27, 2003 North Sea M3.5 135 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 78 km
Aug 12, 2005 82 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.4 149 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 98 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 101 km
Apr 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Middle Rasen, United Kingdom M3.1 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 - 147 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m - 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.5 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) 2.0 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.3 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in

Gislingham has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Gislingham

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gislingham Church of England Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Gislingham

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
The Mix Radio 80s 1980s, 80s MP3 256 kbps
Big L 1 80's, hits 70's MP3 128 kbps
ABC Oldies Radio - MP3 320 kbps
YellowTealPurple ambient, electronic OGG 65535 kbps
FunkURadio 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Hardrock Hell - MP3 192 kbps
BFBS Colchester - AAC+ 64 kbps
Alpha Wave Radio - MP3 320 kbps
Park Radio community, diss MP3 96 kbps
FUNKERFM world music AAC+ 128 kbps
Hospital Radio Norwich classical, comedy MP3 96 kbps
Future Radio alternative, community MP3 128 kbps
Amber Radio (Norwich)128k AAC - AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Gislingham

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
453rd Bomb Group Museum
493rd Bomb Group Museum
95th Bomb Group Memorial Hospital
95th Bomb Group Red Feather Club
Christchurch Mansion
Clifford Road Air Raid Shelter Museum
Cotton Mechanical Music Museum & Bygones
Diss Museum
Forncett Steam Museum
Guildhall of Corpus Christi
Haughley Green Air Raid Shelter
Ipswich Art School
Ipswich Museum
Little Hall
Martlesham Heath Control Tower Museum
Mid Suffolk Light Railway
Mid Suffolk Light Railway Museum
Norfolk Tank Museum
The 100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum
The Food Museum
Wolsey Art Gallery
Woolpit & District Museum

Libraries in Gislingham

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Attleborough Library0.0
Broomhill Library0.0
County library Ipswich0.0
Diss Library0.0
Eccles School Library0.0
Elmswell Memorial Library0.0
Eye Library0.0
Ixworth Library0.0
Kesgrave Library0.0
Lavenham Library0.0
Library Building0.0
Long Stratton Library0.0
Needham Market Library0.0
Stowmarket Library0.0
Stradbroke Library0.0
Thurston Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Gislingham

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Attleborough Market
Banham Car Boot
Farmers' Market
Microshops Ipswich
Snetterton Sunday Market
Woolpit Sunday Market

Cafes in Gislingham

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Forge Cafe

Breweries in Gislingham

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Artefact Brewery
Bruha Brewery
Burnt Mill Brewery
Calvors Brewery
Dove Street Brewery
Drinkstone Ales
Earl Soham & Cliff Quay Brewery
Earl Soham Brewery
Humber Doucy Brewing Co
King's Head Brewery
Old Chimneys Brewery
Shortts Farm Brewery
St Jude's Brewery
Wolf Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Gislingham

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Airports Near Gislingham

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Southend AirportSENMedium Airport
Norwich AirportNWIMedium Airport
RAF HoningtonBEQMedium Airport
RAF LakenheathLKZMedium Airport
RAF MarhamKNFMedium Airport
RAF MildenhallMHZMedium Airport
Wattisham Airfield-Medium Airport
Andrewsfield Aerodrome-Small Airport
Barling Airfield-Small Airport
Barnards Farm-Small Airport
Beccles Airfield-Small Airport
Bensons Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Blooms Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Blue Tile Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Boughton North Airfield-Small Airport
Brickwall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bridge Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Broadmarsh Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brown Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Burnham Airstrip-Small Airport
Bury Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Church Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Clacton Airfield-Small Airport
Clees Hall Airstrip-Small Airport
Crosbie Field UL-Small Airport
Crowfield Airfield-Small Airport
Cuckoo Tye Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Debach Airfield-Small Airport
Earls Colne Airfield-Small Airport
East Winch Airstrip-Small Airport
Elmsett Airfield-Small Airport
Exning Airstrip-Small Airport
Felthorpe Airfield-Small Airport
Fir Grove Airstrip-Small Airport
Foxburrow Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Great Ashfield Airstrip-Small Airport
Great Friars Thornes Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Great Massingham Airfield-Small Airport
Great Oakley Airfield-Small Airport
Great Yarmouth - North Denes Airport-Small Airport
Green Lane Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Grove Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Grove Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Gunton Park Airstrip-Small Airport
High Easter Airfield-Small Airport
Hinderclay Meadows Airfield-Small Airport
Holly Hill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Horham Airstrip-Small Airport
Horsey Island Airfield-Small Airport
Ivy Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Gislingham

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Gislingham Mobile Post Office Service

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gislingham

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint Andrew
Saint Mary Magdalene
Saint Marys, Gislingham

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 Gislingham

What is the population of Gislingham?

Gislingham has a population of 1,172 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 572 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gislingham?

Gislingham 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 35.2 inches, with 2.2 inches of snow.

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