Hatherleigh, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Hatherleigh is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,902. Elevation: 266 ft (81 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

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

1,902 Population 4/sq mi density
266 ft Elevation 81 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
46.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

Discover Hatherleigh, United Kingdom

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Hatherleigh

Hatherleigh

Hatherleigh is a small market town in the West Devon district, in the county of Devon, England. In 2011 the parish had a population of 1306.

People

Population1,902
Density4/mi²
Veterans7.3%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain46.3 in/yr
Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Population1,902
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Coordinates50.8214°, -4.0723°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation46.3 inches (1,177 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Hatherleigh

Hatherleigh is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,902. The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet (81 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Hatherleigh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Area529.3 sq mi (1,370.8 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates50.8214°N, 4.0723°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"
22% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 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 M4.5 119 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 101 km
Nov 10, 1996 19 km S of St Just, United Kingdom M4.1 147 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 61 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 47 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 82 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 95 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 69 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 M3.5 113 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 101 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 108 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 127 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 43 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 114 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 57 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 111 km
Mar 23, 1998 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom M2.9 102 km
Aug 17, 1992 1 km E of Machen, United Kingdom M2.9 109 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 - 84 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.3 in
February 40°F (5°C) 3.9 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
June 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 60°F (15°C) 3.3 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
October 51°F (11°C) 4.7 in
November 46°F (8°C) 5.2 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.4 in Wettest

Hatherleigh has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 40°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (2.7").

View full weather details →

Schools in Hatherleigh

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hatherleigh Community Primary School - - - -
Highampton Community Primary School - - - -
Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School - - - -
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Hatherleigh

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BBC Radio Devon - UNKNOWN
Ocean City Radio various MP3 192 kbps
Radio Newquay - MP3 128 kbps
Mechanical Music Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Drake UK hip hop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Drake hip hop MP3 128 kbps
Soundart Radio diy, experimental MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Hatherleigh

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Burton at Bideford
Cobbaton Combat Museum
Finch Foundry (NT)
Great Torrington Heritage Museum
Museum Of Dartmoor Life
North Devon Maritime Museum
South Molton Museum
The Arthur Westlake Museum
War Horse Valley Country Farm Park

Libraries in Hatherleigh

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Appledore Library0.0
Bideford Library0.0
Chagford Library0.0
Okehampton Library0.0
South Molton Library0.0
Torrington Library & Tourist Information Centre0.0

Farmers Markets in Hatherleigh

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bideford Pannier Market
South Molton Panier Market

Cafes in Hatherleigh

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

one market street cafe

Veterinaries in Hatherleigh

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

North Park Veterinary Group

Gas Stations in Hatherleigh

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Texaco

Banks in Hatherleigh

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

NatWest

Breweries in Hatherleigh

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Clearwater Brewery
Country Life Brewery
Honey Wood Orchard
Taw Valley Brewery
The Buckland Brewers
Yelland Manor Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Hatherleigh

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Hatherleigh

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cardiff International AirportCWLLarge Airport
Exeter International AirportEXTMedium Airport
MOD St Athan-Medium Airport
Royal Marines Base Chivenor-Medium 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 Hatherleigh

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hatherleigh Post Office
Northlew Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hatherleigh

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints Church
Hatherleigh Methodist Church
Holy Cross
Northlew Methodist Church
St Alban
St James
St John the Baptist
St Michael and All Angels
St Thomas of Canterbury

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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Hatherleigh.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Hatherleigh

What is the population of Hatherleigh?

Hatherleigh has a population of 1,902 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 529.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hatherleigh?

Hatherleigh has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 46.3 inches.

Nearby Cities

Compare Hatherleigh with another city:

Want every data point for Hatherleigh?

The full profile puts all sections on one printable page, no tabs.

Full City Profile