Helston, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Helston is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 11,611. Elevation: 197 ft (60 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 11,611 |
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.1032°, -5.2705° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.9 inches (1,090 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Helston
Helston is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 11,611. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet (60 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Climate in Helston
Helston has an average annual temperature of 11.1°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (16.1°C), the coldest is Feb (6.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1077 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.1032°N, 5.2705°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.2 in |
Helston has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 44°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (2.1").
Schools in Helston
5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sithney Community Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nansloe Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Parc Eglos School | - | - | - | - |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Helston Community College | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Helston
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaos Radio (FR) | music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| The Source FM | classical, community radio | MP3 110 kbps |
Museums in Helston
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden | ||||
| Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden | ||||
| Blue Hills Tin Streams | ||||
| Constantine Museum and Archive | ||||
| East Pool Mine | ||||
| Enys Gardens | ||||
| Gwithti an Pyrst A Cabinet of Folklore and Magic | ||||
| Helston Museum | ||||
| King Edward Mine | ||||
| Lizard Lighthouse Heritage Centre | ||||
| Lizard Wireless Station | ||||
| Marconi Centre | ||||
| Marizion Museum | ||||
| Michell's Engine House | ||||
| Moseley Heritage Museum | ||||
| National Maritime Museum Cornwall | ||||
| Pendennis Castle Museum | ||||
| Penryn Museum | ||||
| Perranporth Museum | ||||
| Poldark Mine | ||||
| Predannick Anti-Aircraft Battery | ||||
| Redruth Old Cornwall Society Museum | ||||
| Royal Cornwall Museum | ||||
| St Agnes Museum | ||||
| St Ives Archive | ||||
| St Ives Museum | ||||
| The Leach Pottery |
Libraries in Helston
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camborne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cornwall Poetry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Falmouth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hayle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Helston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Penryn Library and Information Service | 0.0 | |||||
| Perranporth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Redruth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saint Ives Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Agnes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Truro Community Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Helston
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drill Hall | |||||
| Farmers Market | |||||
| Porthleven Harbour Market |
Hotels in Helston
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Helston
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Helston
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Helston
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Helston
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Helston
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Helston
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Helston
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Helston
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Helston
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Helston
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Helston
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Flag Brewery & Taproom | ||||
| Cuckoo Valley Cider | ||||
| Driftwood Spars Brewery & Pub | ||||
| Dynamite Valley Brewing Co Brewery & Taproom | ||||
| Gweal Mellin Cider Co | ||||
| Keltek Brewery | ||||
| Lacuna Brewing Co Brewery & Taproom | ||||
| Lizard Ales | ||||
| Penzance Brewing Company | ||||
| Pipeline Brewing Co & Taproom | ||||
| St Ives Cider Company | ||||
| The Mussel Shoals | ||||
| Touchwood Cider | ||||
| Treens Brewery & Taproom | ||||
| Trevors Farmhouse Cider | ||||
| Verdant Brewing Co Brewery & Taproom |
Stadiums & Teams in Helston
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Helston
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cornwall Airport Newquay | NQY | Medium Airport |
| RNAS Culdrose | - | Medium Airport |
| Bodmin Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bonnallack Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Land's End Airport | LEQ | Small Airport |
| Lower Botrea | - | Small Airport |
| Perranporth Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Polpidnick Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Porthtowan Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Predannack Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| RAF Davidstow Moor | - | Small Airport |
| Roche Barton Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tempest Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Truro Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Helston
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Helston Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Helston
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Helston Methodist Church | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Light and Life Centre | |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Church | |
| St Michael | |
| St Sithney | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | |
| Trewennack Methodist Church |
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Helston has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 42.9 inches.
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