Great Somerford, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Great Somerford is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 805. Elevation: 207 ft (63 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

805 Population 1/sq mi density
207 ft Elevation 63 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
41.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population805
Density1/mi²
Veterans7.5%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Population805
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Coordinates51.5435°, -2.0521°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation41.0 inches (1,042 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.0 inches (8 cm)

About Great Somerford

Great Somerford is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 805. The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet (63 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Great Somerford

Great Somerford has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.8°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 776 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.4°C / 40°F 2.1° / 6.8° 76.9
Feb 4.7°C / 40°F 1.9° / 7.5° 55.4
Mar 6.7°C / 44°F 3.2° / 10.2° 48.7
Apr 9°C / 48°F 4.7° / 13.2° 53.7
May 11.8°C / 53°F 7.5° / 16.2° 55.6
Jun 14.8°C / 59°F 10.4° / 19.2° 55.7
Jul 16.8°C / 62°F 12.3° / 21.4° 61.2
Aug 16.6°C / 62°F 12.3° / 21° 66.2
Sep 14.2°C / 58°F 10.2° / 18.3° 54.2
Oct 10.9°C / 52°F 7.8° / 14° 86.5
Nov 7.3°C / 45°F 4.7° / 9.9° 83.2
Dec 4.8°C / 41°F 2.5° / 7° 79.0
Great Somerford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Area1,296.5 sq mi (3,357.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates51.5435°N, 2.0521°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.95"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 109 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 107 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 108 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 126 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 148 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 87 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 147 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 60 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 82 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 99 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 82 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 85 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 80 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 142 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 82 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 71 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 116 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 81 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 82 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2011 PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND Avalanche 0.4 m - 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.8 in
February 40°F (4°C) 2.0 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.6 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in Wettest

Great Somerford has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Great Somerford

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Brinkworth Earl Danby's Church of England Primary - - - -
Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy - - - -
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Radio Stations near Great Somerford

21 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Mystery Train Radio americana, blues AAC 192 kbps
Incapable Staircase ambient, disco MP3 128 kbps
Vibe Central Radio club, club dance MP3 320 kbps
LASER558 - MP3 128 kbps
BFBS Blandford - AAC+ 64 kbps
POP DAB pop MP3 128 kbps
HearMe - 1990s pop music 1990s pop music MP3
itisnow Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Groovy - MP3 128 kbps
Cotswold Hospital Radio - MP3 96 kbps
Dean Radio local radio, pop MP3 128 kbps
Thornbury Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Naim Classical classical, orchestral OGG 128 kbps
RAM FM - 80s Hit Radio 80s MP3 320 kbps
Frome FM 96.6 community radio, frome MP3 120 kbps
WIDE Radio club, dance MP3
Grey Clay Radio ambient, dark ambient MP3 128 kbps
Somervalley fm community radio, local station MP3 192 kbps
State of the Art Radio - MP3
Naim Radio classical, electronica OGG 160 kbps
Naim Jazz jazz OGG 128 kbps

Museums in Great Somerford

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alexander Keiller Museum
Arcade Archive
Athelstan Museum
Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum
Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum
Avebury Tithe Barn/Alexander Keiller Museum
Box Rock Circus
Bradford on Avon Museum
Calne Heritage Centre
Chippenham Museum & Heritage Centre
Cirencester Air Raid Shelter
Corinium Museum
Dunkirk Mill Museum
Fox Talbot Museum
Iron Duke
Kennet and Avon Canal Museum
Lydiard House
Purton Museum
Ray Popes' Photo Musuem
REME Museum
RMC: The Cave
Royal Wottoon Bassett Museum
Tetbury Police Museum & Courtroom
The Museum in the Park
Trowbridge Museum
Westwood Manor
Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre
Wiltshire Heritage Museum
Wiltshire Museum

Libraries in Great Somerford

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Box Library0.0
Bradford on Avon Library0.0
Calne Library0.0
Cirencester Library0.0
Corsham Library0.0
Cricklade Library0.0
Devizes Community Hub & Library0.0
LIbrary (L) Block0.0
Lyneham Library0.0
Malmesbury Library0.0
Minchinhampton Community Library0.0
Nailsworth Library0.0
North Swindon Library0.0
Painswick Community Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Purton Library0.0
Purton Library0.0
Stonehouse Library0.0
Stroud Library0.0
Tetbury Library0.0
Trowbridge Library0.0
West Swindon Library0.0
West Swindon Library0.0
Wootton Bassett Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Great Somerford

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cirencester Markets
Cornhill (Farmer's Market)
Planks Farm Shop
The Shambles Indoor Market

Golf Courses in Great Somerford

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Woodbridge Park (Brinkworth Golf Club)

Breweries in Great Somerford

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cotswold Lakes Brew Co.
Stroud Brewery
The Fresh Standard

Stadiums & Teams in Great Somerford

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Great Somerford

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Southampton Alpine Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
South Wilts Ski Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Great Somerford

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bristol AirportBRSLarge Airport
Gloucestershire AirportGLOMedium Airport
London Oxford AirportOXFMedium Airport
MoD Boscombe Down-Medium Airport
RAF Brize NortonBZZMedium Airport
RAF FairfordFFDMedium Airport
RNAS YeoviltonYEOMedium Airport
Southampton AirportSOUMedium Airport
Allensmore Airfield-Small Airport
Arden Heath Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Aston Down Airfield-Small Airport
Avon Lane Airfield-Small Airport
Badminton Airfield-Small Airport
Bagber Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Barton Ashes Airstrip-Small Airport
Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club-Small Airport
Berrow Airstrip-Small Airport
Bidford Airfield-Small Airport
Biss Brook Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bossington Airstrip-Small Airport
Bowden Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bowerchalke Airfield-Small Airport
Bowerswaine Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Bowldown Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brine Pits Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding Club-Small Airport
Broadmeadow Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Calcot Airfield-Small Airport
Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Charlton Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Charmy Down Airstrip-Small Airport
Chase Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Chilbolton Airfield-Small Airport
Clench Common Airfield-Small Airport
Clutton Hill Airstrip-Small Airport
Colliers Elm Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Compton Abbas Aerodrome-Small Airport
Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip-Small Airport
Cornbury House Airstrip-Small Airport
Cotswold AirportGBASmall Airport
Craysmarsh Airstrip-Small Airport
Croft Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Crumpton Oaks Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Denford Manor Airstrip-Small Airport
Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip-Small Airport
Deptford Airstrip-Small Airport
Devizes Airstrip-Small Airport
Draycot Farm Aerodrome-Small Airport
Edington Private Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Great Somerford

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Great Somerford Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Great Somerford

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holy Rood
St James the Great
St John the Baptist
St Peter & St Paul

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 Great Somerford

What is the population of Great Somerford?

Great Somerford has a population of 805 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,296.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Great Somerford?

Great Somerford has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 41.0 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow.

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