Glossop, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Glossop is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 17,825. Elevation: 512 ft (156 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

17,825 Population 10,128/sq mi density
512 ft Elevation 156 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
58.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population17,825
Density10,128/mi²
Veterans4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain58.5 in/yr
Elevation512 ft (156 m)
Population17,825
Population Density10,128 / sq mi
Elevation512 ft (156 m)
Coordinates53.4433°, -1.9490°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation58.5 inches (1,485 mm)
Annual Snowfall19.3 inches (49 cm)

About Glossop

Glossop is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 17,825. The city sits at an elevation of 512 feet (156 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Glossop

Glossop has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.7°C), the coldest is Jan (4.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 832 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.8°C / 41°F 2.3° / 7.2° 67.2
Feb 5.3°C / 42°F 2.4° / 8.2° 61.6
Mar 7°C / 45°F 3.7° / 10.4° 51.3
Apr 9°C / 48°F 5° / 12.9° 60.5
May 12.2°C / 54°F 7.8° / 16.5° 59.1
Jun 14.6°C / 58°F 10.6° / 18.6° 62.6
Jul 16.7°C / 62°F 12.6° / 20.8° 59.6
Aug 16.4°C / 62°F 12.5° / 20.3° 73.1
Sep 13.9°C / 57°F 10.1° / 17.7° 71.4
Oct 10.6°C / 51°F 7.4° / 13.7° 95.1
Nov 7.4°C / 45°F 4.8° / 10.1° 86.0
Dec 5.2°C / 41°F 2.8° / 7.6° 84.1
Glossop experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 512 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average47.2°F
13% below United Kingdom avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)

Geography

Elevation512 ft (156 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density10,128/sq mi
Coordinates53.4433°N, 1.9490°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.5"
54% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 19.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.20"
Driest Month (May) 3.07"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

51 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 M4.8 107 km
Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 104 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 144 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 18 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 99 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 138 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 131 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 115 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 16 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 91 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 128 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 107 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 5 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 77 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 83 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 63 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 14 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 139 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 114 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 14 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 5.0 in
February 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in Coldest
March 39°F (4°C) 4.1 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
May 49°F (10°C) 3.1 in Driest
June 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
July 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
August 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in Warmest
September 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 5.1 in
December 38°F (3°C) 5.2 in Wettest

Glossop has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 36°F in February to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and May the driest (3.1").

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Schools in Glossop

8 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Luke's C of E Primary School - - - -
Duke of Norfolk CofE Primary School - - - -
Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School - - - -
St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy - - - -
Simmondley Primary School - - - -
Whitfield St James' CofE (VC) Primary School - - - -
St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy - - - -
All Saints Catholic Voluntary Academy - - - -
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Radio Stations near Glossop

48 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bolton FM community, local MP3 128 kbps
Hits Radio UK - AAC+ 47 kbps
6 Towns Radio adult contemporary, classic hits MP3
Rotherham Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Capital FM Manchester manchester, pop AAC 48 kbps
ALL FM 96.9 community, community radio AAC+
The Richie Allen Show - MP3
CROP Radio community radio, music MP3 128 kbps
Tameside Radio adult contemporary, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Taiyabah Masjid islamic, masjid MP3 128 kbps
Blue Sky Radio classic hits, hot adult contemporary MP3 256 kbps
Giants of Jazz Radio classic jazz, jazz MP3 192 kbps
Heart North West 105.4 hot adult contemporary AAC 48 kbps
Reform Radio music, variety MP3 192 kbps
Radio X Manchester - AAC 48 kbps
OSTM Radio alternative, alternative rock MP3
KFM Radio (US) - MP3 128 kbps
SD Radio dance, dnb MP3 128 kbps
Leeds Student Radio student radio MP3 192 kbps
High Peak 1 - MP3 192 kbps
News Radio UK information, news AAC
The Thread 102.8FM community radio MP3 128 kbps
ARP Radio dub, dub techno MP3 320 kbps
Gaydio - MP3 320 kbps
Rhubarb Radio local radio, music MP3 160 kbps
SMILE RADIO - MP3 128 kbps
Drystone Radio - MP3
Phoenix Radio 2000s, 2010s MP3 192 kbps
Harrogate Hospital Radio classic hits, hospital radio MP3
OSN Radio Plus - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Alty - MP3 192 kbps
RibbleFM - MP3
Revolution Radio Online - AAC 320 kbps
OC Radio chart, dance AAC 192 kbps
Jingle Ark Jingle Jukebox - MP3
Bounce Nation Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Psychedelic Secret radio - MP3 128 kbps
The Buzz Mcr - MP3 128 kbps
KFM Radio multi MP3 128 kbps
LABR Love a Brother Radio 80s, chillout MP3 320 kbps
North Derbyshire Radio classic hits, hits MP3 192 kbps
Sheffield Live! community radio, sheffield MP3 128 kbps
Mondo Radio community radio, variety MP3 96 kbps
Silk 106.9 classic hits, hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
Moorlands Radio - MP3 128 kbps
HearMe - top pop top pop music MP3
The Dove adult contemporary AAC
Access Radio 64K music, pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Glossop

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anson Museum
Astley Cheetham Art Gallery
Avro Heritage Museum
Bollington Discovery Centre
Castleton Village Museum
Clayton Hall
Clayton Hall
Colne Valley Museum
Colne Valley Museum
Ellenroad Steam Museum
Hat Works
Hat Works
Heritage Quay
Macclesfield Silk Museum
Marsden Moor Estate Exhibition
Museum of the Manchester Regiment
Museum of the Manchester Regiment
New Mills Heritage Centre
Paradise Mill
Portland Basin Museum
Portland Basin Museum
Rochdale Pioneers Museum
Saddleworth Museum
Stockport Air Raid Shelters
Stockport Air Raid Shelters
Stockport Museum
Stockport Museum
Tolson Museum
Touchstones
West Park Museum

Libraries in Glossop

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alkrington Library0.0
Almondbury Library0.0
Arcadia Library0.0
Balderstone Library0.0
Beswick Library0.0
Beswick Library0.0
Bollington Library0.0
Bramhall Library0.0
Bredbury Library0.0
Brinnington Library0.0
Buxton Library and Information Centre0.0
Chadderton Library0.0
Chadderton Library0.0
Chapel-en-le-Frith Library0.0
Cheadle Hulme Library0.0
Clayton Library0.0
Crompton Library0.0
Crompton Library0.0
Denton Library0.0
Denton West End Community Library0.0
Disley Library0.0
Droylsden Library0.0
Droylsden Library0.0
Edgeley Library0.0
Elland Library0.0
Failsworth Library0.0
Failsworth Library0.0
Glossop Library0.0
Gorton Library0.0
Gorton Library0.0
Great Moor Library0.0
Greenfield Library0.0
Greetland Library0.0
Hadfield Library0.0
Hayfield Library0.0
Hazel Grove Library0.0
High Lane Library0.0
Holmfirth Library0.0
Honley Library0.0
Huddersfield Library and Art Gallery0.0
Hyde Library0.0
Kirkburton Library0.0
Lees Library0.0
Lees Library0.0
Library and Information Centre0.0
Lindley Library0.0
Macclesfield Library0.0
Marsden Library0.0
Meltham Library0.0
Middleton Library0.0
Milnrow Library0.0
Milnrow Library0.0
New Mills Library0.0
New Moston Library0.0
New Moston Library0.0
Newton Heath Library0.0
Newton Heath Library0.0
Northmoor Library0.0
Northmoor Library0.0
Oldham Library0.0
Oldham Library0.0
Oldham Local Studies & Archive0.0
Oldham Local Studies & Archive0.0
Poynton Library0.0
Prestbury Library0.0
Rastrick Library0.0
Rawthorpe and Dalton Library, Information and Children's Centre0.0
Reddish Library0.0
Rochdale Central Library0.0
Rochdale Central Library0.0
Royton Library0.0
Royton Library0.0
Slaithwaite Library & Information Centre0.0
Smallbridge Library0.0
Stainland Library0.0
Stalybridge Library0.0
Stalybridge Library0.0
Stockport Central Library0.0
STOCKROOM0.0
Tameside Central Library0.0
The Heatons Library0.0
Uppermill Library0.0
Uppermill Library0.0
Wardle Library0.0
Whaley Bridge Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Glossop

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ashton Indoor Market
Buxton Market
Cavendish Arcade
Glossop Indoor Market
Glossop Outdoor Market
Gorton Market
Holmfirth Attested Auction Market
Huddersfield Open Market
Huddersfield Open Market
Hyde Market
Middleage Market
Rochdale Indoor Markets
Rochdale Indoor Markets
Stockport Market
The Market
The Market
Tommyfield Market

Hotels in Glossop

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Travelodge
Wind in the Willows Hotel
Windy Harbour Farm Hotel

Restaurants in Glossop

12 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ayubowan
Coriander Curry House
Distant Hills Brewing
Glossop Fish Bar
Kwei Ping
La Corrente
O'Sole Mio
Pico Lounge
The Balti Palace
The Italian
Tre Ciccio
Two Hares

Cafes in Glossop

14 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

A'bout Thyme
Anason Cafe
Cafe Light
Canella
Costa
Costa
Dukes Coffee Shop
Glossop Garden Centre Cafe
Laura's
M&S Café
Tesco Café
The Cafeteria
The Coffee Shop at Wimberry Hill
Twig Coffee House

Theatres in Glossop

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Partington Players Theatre

Dentists in Glossop

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Station House Dental Practice

Veterinaries in Glossop

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Victoria Vets

Train Stations in Glossop

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dinting
Glossop
Manor Station

Gas Stations in Glossop

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #78457235
Tesco
Townhouse Service Station

Gyms in Glossop

4 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Every-Bodies Gym
Fit Factory
PureGym
The Pilates Studio

Golf Courses in Glossop

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Glossop & District Golf Club

Breweries in Glossop

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bollington Brewing Company
Empire Brewing
Intrepid Brewing Company
J. W. Lees & Co.
Mallinsons
Milltown Brewery
Peak Ales
Quantum Brewing Company
Robinsons Brewery Visitors Centre
Storm Brewing Co Ltd
The Runaway Brewery
Thornsett Brewery and Hop Yard
Three Fiends
Torrside Brewing
Wakey Wakey Brew Co
Wakey Wakey Brew Co
We Are Wolf
Whaley Tap House
Zapato Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Glossop

TeamLeagueDivision
Droylsden Football Club
Joie Stadium
Manchester Velodrome
National Indoor BMX Arena
National Speedway Stadium
The Falcon Fire Stadium

Ski Resorts Near Glossop

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 Glossop

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
East Midlands AirportEMALarge Airport
Leeds Bradford AirportLBALarge Airport
Manchester AirportMANLarge Airport
RAF Shawbury-Medium Airport
Abbots Bromley Airfield-Small Airport
Arley Airfield-Small Airport
Ash House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ashcroft Airfield-Small Airport
Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield-Small Airport
Birds Edge Airstrip-Small Airport
Brook Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bryn Gates Airfield-Small Airport
Butterfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Calton Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Camphill Airfield-Small Airport
Chipping Airfield-Small Airport
Coal Aston Airfield-Small Airport
Crosland Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Dairy House Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Darley Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Derby Airfield-Small Airport
Dishforth Village Airfield-Small Airport
Fern Farm Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Frandley House Airstrip-Small Airport
Garforth Airstrip-Small Airport
Grangewood Airstrip-Small Airport
Hawksview Airstrip-Small Airport
Haydock Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster Airfield-Small Airport
Higher Barn Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Holly Meadow Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Longford Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower Grounds Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Manchester Barton Aerodrome-Small Airport
Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Mitton Airstrip-Small Airport
North Rigton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Onecoat Morridge Airstrip-Small Airport
Otherton Airfield-Small Airport
Oxenhope Airfield-Small Airport
Palmer Moor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Park Hall Airstrip-Small Airport
Pear Tree Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Peplow Airstrip-Small Airport
Riding Bank Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ripley Airfield-Small Airport
Roddige Airfield-Small Airport
Seighford Glider Field-Small Airport
Sherburn-in-Elmet Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Glossop

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Glossop Post Office
Simmondley News

Treatment Centers in Glossop

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Boston House
Heathfield House

Churches & Religious Organizations in Glossop

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints
All Saints R.C Church
Holy Trinity
Padfield Independant Chapel
St James
St James, Woodhead
St Luke
St Mary's Catholic 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 Glossop

What is the population of Glossop?

Glossop has a population of 17,825 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 10,128 people per square mile, spread across 1.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Glossop?

Glossop has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 58.5 inches, with 19.3 inches of snow.

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