Haltwhistle, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Haltwhistle is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 3,647. Elevation: 407 ft (124 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

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

3,647 Population
407 ft Elevation 124 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
44.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Haltwhistle

Haltwhistle

Haltwhistle is a market town and civil parish in Northumberland, England, 23 miles east of Carlisle and 37 miles west of Newcastle upon Tyne. It had a population of 3,811 at the 2011 Census.

People

Population3,647
Veterans5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain44.5 in/yr
Elevation407 ft (124 m)
Population3,647
Elevation407 ft (124 m)
Coordinates54.9710°, -2.4568°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation44.5 inches (1,130 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Haltwhistle

Haltwhistle is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 3,647. The city sits at an elevation of 407 feet (124 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Haltwhistle experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 407 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average45.6°F
16% below United Kingdom avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation407 ft (124 m)
Coordinates54.9710°N, 2.4568°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.88"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 96 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 103 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 135 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 97 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 77 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 84 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 32 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 44 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 4.9 in Coldest, Wettest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in
March 39°F (4°C) 3.9 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in Driest
May 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in
June 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
July 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 56°F (14°C) 3.6 in
September 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.4 in
November 41°F (5°C) 4.6 in
December 37°F (3°C) 4.8 in

Haltwhistle has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 36°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.9") and April the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Haltwhistle

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Haltwhistle Primary Academy - - - -
Haltwhistle Middle Academy - - - -
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Radio Stations near Haltwhistle

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
JFSR - Jazz Funk Soul Radio funk, jazz AAC 320 kbps
HearMe - 00s rock 00s rock, 00’s rock MP3
frisk radio guilty Pleasures northeast music AAC
Golden Decades Radio 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Hear Me top pop pop, pop music MP3

Museums in Haltwhistle

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Allenheads Heritage Centre
Armstrong Hydraulic Engine
Bellingham Heritage Centre
Bewcastle Museum
Birdoswald Roman Fort and Study Centre
Housesteads Museum
Killhope Lead Mining Museum
Mr George's Museum of Time
Museum of Classic Sci-Fi
Nenthead Mines
Roman Army Museum
The Blacksmith's Shop
The Hub
Vindolanda Museum

Libraries in Haltwhistle

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alston Local Link0.0
Hallbankgate Library0.0
Haltwhistle Library and Information Centre0.0
The Bridge0.0

Farmers Markets in Haltwhistle

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Haltwistle Makers Market

Hotels in Haltwhistle

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centre of Britain
Manor House Inn

Restaurants in Haltwhistle

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centre of Britain
Herding Hill Farm Tea Room

Cafes in Haltwhistle

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bonnie's
Jethro's
The Pillar Box Cafe
The Snack Bar
The Water Tower

Monuments in Haltwhistle

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Plenmeller OpenCast History

Castles in Haltwhistle

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bellister Castle

Dentists in Haltwhistle

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Northern Smiles

Veterinaries in Haltwhistle

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Capontree Veterinary Centre Haltwhistle

Train Stations in Haltwhistle

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Haltwhistle

Gas Stations in Haltwhistle

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Edens Lawn Service Station

Banks in Haltwhistle

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cumberland Building Society

Breweries in Haltwhistle

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Allendale Brewery
Twice Brewed Brew House

Airports Near Haltwhistle

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Carlisle Lake District AirportCAXMedium Airport
RAF Spadeadam-Medium Airport
Athey's Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Bedlands Gate Airfield-Small Airport
Berrier Airstrip-Small Airport
Bywell Airfield-Small Airport
Causey Park Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Charlton Mires Airstrip-Small Airport
Charterhall Airfield-Small Airport
Currock Hill Glider Field-Small Airport
Eccles Newton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Eshott Airfield-Small Airport
Ewesley Airstrip-Small Airport
Fingland-Small Airport
Glassonby Airfield-Small Airport
Kirkbride Airfield-Small Airport
Lartington Moor Airstrip-Small Airport
Lempitlaw Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Loadman Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Midlem Airstrip-Small Airport
Milfield Glider Field-Small Airport
Nether Huntlywood Airstrip-Small Airport
Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ravensworth Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Selby House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Skelling Farm Glider Field-Small Airport
Staindrop Private Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Haltwhistle

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Haltwistle Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Haltwhistle

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of the Holy Cross
Elim Hall
Haltwhistle Methodist Church
St Wilfred's

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UFO Sightings
1
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UFO Sightings Near Haltwhistle

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Haltwhistle.

Name Year Description
Haltwhistle (near) (uk/england) 1998 Bright light followed our car in fog; happened near Hadrian&#39s wall in England&#44 Christmas of 98&#39.

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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What is the population of Haltwhistle?

Haltwhistle has a population of 3,647 residents and is located in United Kingdom..

What is the weather like in Haltwhistle?

Haltwhistle has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 44.5 inches.

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