Great Torrington, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Great Torrington is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 5,801. Elevation: 325 ft (99 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

5,801 Population 7/sq mi density
325 ft Elevation 99 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
43.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population5,801
Density7/mi²
Veterans5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain43.4 in/yr
Elevation325 ft (99 m)
Population5,801
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation325 ft (99 m)
Coordinates50.9531°, -4.1440°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation43.4 inches (1,103 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Great Torrington

Great Torrington is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 5,801. The city sits at an elevation of 325 feet (99 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Great Torrington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 325 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below United Kingdom avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation325 ft (99 m)
Area869.2 sq mi (2,251.3 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates50.9531°N, 4.1440°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.00"
Driest Month (May) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 107 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 88 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 46 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 38 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 83 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 83 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 63 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 111 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 104 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 93 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 101 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 117 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 83 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 47 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 105 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 71 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 103 km
Sep 5, 1999 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom M2.9 88 km
Feb 8, 1998 18 km SW of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.9 148 km
Aug 17, 1992 1 km E of Machen, United Kingdom M2.9 101 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 - 95 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 4.9 in
February 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in Driest
June 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.5 in
November 46°F (8°C) 5.0 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.0 in Wettest

Great Torrington has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 41°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and May the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Great Torrington

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School - - - -
Great Torrington School - - - -
Monkleigh Primary School - - - -
Langtree Community School and Nursery Unit - - - -
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Radio Stations near Great Torrington

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Newquay - MP3 128 kbps
Mechanical Music Radio - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Great Torrington

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Braunton and District Museum
Burton at Bideford
Carriage House
Cobbaton Combat Museum
Finch Foundry (NT)
Great Torrington Heritage Museum
Holsworthy Museum
Mortehoe Museum
Mortehoe Museum
Museum of Barnstaple & North Devon
Museum of British Surfing
Museum Of Dartmoor Life
North Devon Maritime Museum
St Anne's Chapel
The Arthur Westlake Museum
War Horse Valley Country Farm Park

Libraries in Great Torrington

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Appledore Library0.0
Bideford Library0.0
Braunton Library0.0
Combe Martin Library0.0
North Devon Library & Record Office0.0
Okehampton Library0.0
Torrington Library & Tourist Information Centre0.0

Farmers Markets in Great Torrington

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bideford Pannier Market
Pannier Market

Hotels in Great Torrington

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Globe Hotel

Restaurants in Great Torrington

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brown's Deli & Restaurant
Chef Lin Chinese Takeaway
Garden Restaurant

Cafes in Great Torrington

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rosemoor tea room

Monuments in Great Torrington

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clock Tower

Veterinaries in Great Torrington

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Torbridge Veterinary Group

Gas Stations in Great Torrington

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP

Banks in Great Torrington

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nationwide

Gyms in Great Torrington

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Function Fitness

Golf Courses in Great Torrington

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Great Torrington Golf Club

Breweries in Great Torrington

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Clearwater Brewery
Combe Brewing Company
Country Life Brewery
FatBelly Brewery
GT Ales
Holsworthy Ales
Honey Wood Orchard
The Buckland Brewers
Yelland Manor Brewery

Airports Near Great Torrington

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Exeter International AirportEXTMedium Airport
MOD St Athan-Medium Airport
Royal Marines Base Chivenor-Medium Airport
Swansea AirportSWSMedium Airport
Belle Vue Airfield-Small Airport
Bodmin Airfield-Small Airport
Bolt Head Airfield-Small Airport
Brent Tor Glider Field-Small Airport
Brookside Farm Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Eaglescott Airfield-Small Airport
Eggesford Airfield-Small Airport
Gorrel Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Halwell Airstrip-Small Airport
Hunsdon Lea Airstrip-Small Airport
Lundy Island Airfield-Small Airport
Marldon Airstrip-Small Airport
Old Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
RAF Davidstow Moor-Small Airport
Roche Barton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
St Mellion Airstrip-Small Airport
Stoodleigh Barton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Tinnel Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Well Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Westacott Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Westover Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Great Torrington

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Monkleigh Post Office
Torrington Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Great Torrington

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints
All SaintsChurch
Chapel of St Mary Magdalene
Holy Trinity
St George
St Giles
St Giles
St Mary and St Gregory
St Mary Magdalene
St Michael and All Angels' Church
The Bible Christian Chapel
Torrington Baptist Church
Torrington Methodist 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 Great Torrington

What is the population of Great Torrington?

Great Torrington has a population of 5,801 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 869.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Great Torrington?

Great Torrington has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 43.4 inches.

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