Harwich, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Harwich is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 18,794. Elevation: 3 ft (1 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

18,794 Population 139/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
22.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population18,794
Density139/mi²
Veterans5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain22.4 in/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population18,794
Population Density139 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates51.9419°, 1.2844°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation22.4 inches (570 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Harwich

Harwich is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 18,794. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Harwich

Harwich 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
Harwich experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below United Kingdom avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area134.9 sq mi (349.3 km²)
Population Density139/sq mi
Coordinates51.9419°N, 1.2844°E
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.4"
41% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.36"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 27, 2019.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 97 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 57 km
May 16, 1998 45 km ENE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M4.2 127 km
Aug 6, 2015 59 km ENE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M4.2 150 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 67 km
Dec 21, 2000 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom M4.0 145 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 49 km
May 2, 1995 51 km NE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M3.7 136 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 72 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 92 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 107 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 136 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 144 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 136 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 132 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 117 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 82 km
Nov 5, 1994 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom M3.0 37 km
Sep 6, 1993 35 km E of Caister-on-Sea, United Kingdom M3.0 105 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 96 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 - 104 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m - 94 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.6 in
May 53°F (11°C) 1.6 in
June 58°F (14°C) 1.8 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in
August 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 58°F (15°C) 2.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in

Harwich has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Harwich

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery - - - -
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Radio Stations near Harwich

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Caroline Flashback 60s, 70s MP3 128 kbps
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
Big L 2 70's, 80's MP3 128 kbps
YellowTealPurple ambient, electronic OGG 65535 kbps
FunkURadio 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
BFBS Colchester - AAC+ 64 kbps
Alpha Wave Radio - MP3 320 kbps
Sheppey FM 92.2 - MP3 256 kbps
Radio Caroline Flashback - MP3 128 kbps
Park Radio community, diss MP3 96 kbps
FUNKERFM world music AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Harwich

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
493rd Bomb Group Museum
Bawdsey Transmitter Block Radar Museum
Bentwaters Cold War Museum
Christchurch Mansion
Clifford Road Air Raid Shelter Museum
Felixstowe Museum
Ha’penny Pier & Visitors Centre
Harwich Museum
Harwich Railway and Shipping Museum
HMS Ganges Museum
Ipswich Art School
Ipswich Maritime Trust Window Museum
Ipswich Museum
Ipswich Transport Museum
Landguard Fort
Lifeboat Museum
Manningtree Museum
Martlesham Heath Control Tower Museum
Orford Museum
St Osyth Museum
Suffolk Aviation Heritage Museum
Suffolk Punch Trust
The Hold
Walton Maritime Museum
Wolsey Art Gallery
Woodbridge Museum
Woodbridge Tide Mill

Libraries in Harwich

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Broomhill Library0.0
Capel St Mary Library0.0
Chantry Library0.0
Clacton Library0.0
County library Ipswich0.0
Felixstowe Library0.0
Frinton Library0.0
Gainsborough Community Library0.0
Harwich Library0.0
Holland Library0.0
Jaywick Library Access Point0.0
Kesgrave Library0.0
Library Building0.0
Manningtree Library0.0
Needham Market Library0.0
Rosehill Library0.0
Walton Library0.0
West Clacton Library0.0
Wickham Market Library0.0
Woodbridge Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Harwich

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Felixstowe Sunday Market
Great Eastern Square
Kingsway Plaza
Late Riser Car Boot
Microshops Ipswich
Plough Corner Car Boot
St. Osyth Beach Sunday Market
Weeley Car Boot

Hotels in Harwich

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Pier Hotel

Restaurants in Harwich

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crown Post Restaurant
Taaj Mahal
Thai Up at the Quay
The Pier
The Samuel Pepys

Cafes in Harwich

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café on the Green
Claire's Coffee Lounge
Deck 1853
Landguard Visitor Centre & View Point Café

Cinemas in Harwich

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Electric Palace

Train Stations in Harwich

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Harwich Town

Breweries in Harwich

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Briarbank Brewery
Calvors Brewery
Dove Street Brewery
Mr Bees Brewery
Old Felixstowe Brewing Co.
St Jude's Brewery
The Butley Brewhouse
Uffa Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Harwich

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Airports Near Harwich

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Southend AirportSENMedium Airport
Norwich AirportNWIMedium Airport
RAF HoningtonBEQMedium Airport
RAF LakenheathLKZMedium Airport
RAF MarhamKNFMedium Airport
Wattisham Airfield-Medium Airport
Barling Airfield-Small Airport
Beccles Airfield-Small Airport
Blooms Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bridge Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Broadmarsh Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brown Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Challock Airfield-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
Elmsett Airfield-Small Airport
Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Fir Grove Airstrip-Small Airport
Frinsted Airstrip-Small Airport
Great Ashfield Airstrip-Small Airport
Great Friars Thornes Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Great Oakley Airfield-Small Airport
Great Yarmouth - North Denes Airport-Small Airport
Grove Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Grove Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hinderclay Meadows Airfield-Small Airport
Horham Airstrip-Small Airport
Horsey Island Airfield-Small Airport
Kimberley Hall Airstrip-Small Airport
Knettishall Airstrip-Small Airport
Lamberhurst Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Laurel Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lavenham Airstrip-Small Airport
Little Haugh Hall Private Airfield-Small Airport
Lodge Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Long Stratton Airstrip-Small Airport
Mendlesham Airstrip-Small Airport
Milden Airstrip-Small Airport
Monewden Airstrip-Small Airport
Morley Saint Botolph Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Nayland Airstrip-Small Airport
Newton Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Norwood Lodge Airstrip-Small Airport
Nut Tree Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Harwich

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Harwich Convenience Store

Churches & Religious Organizations in Harwich

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint Nicholas Church
The Salvation Army - Harwich

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UFO Sightings
1
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UFO Sightings Near Harwich

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

Name Year Description
Harwich (uk/england) 2008 fireballs hover over road and disappear

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 Harwich

What is the population of Harwich?

Harwich has a population of 18,794 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 139 people per square mile, spread across 134.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Harwich?

Harwich has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 22.4 inches.

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