Herstmonceux, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Herstmonceux is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,711. Elevation: 164 ft (50 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

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

2,711 Population 284/sq mi density
164 ft Elevation 50 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
40.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Herstmonceux

Herstmonceux

Herstmonceux is a village and civil parish in the Wealden district of East Sussex, England, which includes Herstmonceux Castle. In 2011 the parish had a population of 2613.

People

Population2,711
Density284/mi²
Veterans4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain40.0 in/yr
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Population2,711
Population Density284 / sq mi
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Coordinates50.8896°, 0.3229°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation40.0 inches (1,017 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.7 inches (12 cm)

About Herstmonceux

Herstmonceux is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,711. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet (50 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Herstmonceux experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below United Kingdom avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Area9.5 sq mi (24.7 km²)
Population Density284/sq mi
Coordinates50.8896°N, 0.3229°E
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.66"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 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 53 km
Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 92 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 110 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 114 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 131 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 76 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 91 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 125 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 65 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 136 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 112 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 56 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 113 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 86 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 75 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 104 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 129 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 97 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 90 km
Jul 16, 2005 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom M2.9 52 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 - 92 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m - 68 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 3.5 in
February 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 44°F (6°C) 2.4 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in

Herstmonceux has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Herstmonceux

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Herstmonceux

21 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Talk Radio (UK) curent affairs, politics AAC+ 32 kbps
DnB Liquified liquid dnb MP3 128 kbps
Greatest Hits Radio 80s 80s, greatest hits AAC+ 47 kbps
Greatest Hits Radio 60s greatest hits AAC+ 48 kbps
More Radio Eastbourne hits, pop AAC+ 48 kbps
1BTN electronic, funk MP3
TTNS eclectic, f MP3 192 kbps
XenFM dnb, drum & bass MP3 192 kbps
Bhcr Brighton Hove Community Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Hailsham FM local radio MP3 128 kbps
Bloop London Radio electronic, house MP3 128 kbps
West Kent Radio - MP3 170 kbps
Homemade Radio adult contemporary, blues MP3 320 kbps
Radio Reverb brighton, not-for-profit MP3 128 kbps
Colin Mogagabe - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Redhill - MP3 160 kbps
TGM GOSPEL RADIO gospel MP3 320 kbps
Power Ace Radio afrobeats, easy listening MP3 128 kbps
University Radio Falmer music, talk MP3 192 kbps
Conquest Hospital Radio - MP3 160 kbps
Gaydio Brighton - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Herstmonceux

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Battle Abbey
Battle Museum of Local History
Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum
Bexhill Museum
Charleston House
Cranbrook Museum
Eastbourne heritage centre
Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum
Farleys Barn Gallery
Hastings Museum and Art Gallery
Pevensey Courthouse Museum
Polegate Windmill
Seaford Museum (Martello Tower 74)
The Amelia Scott
The Beachy Head Story
The Pooh’seum

Libraries in Herstmonceux

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Battle Library0.0
Bexhill Library0.0
Eastbourne Library0.0
Hailsham Public Library0.0
Hampden Park Library0.0
Hawkhurst Library0.0
Heathfield Library0.0
Hollington Library0.0
Little Common Library0.0
Old Town Community Library0.0
Polegate Library0.0
Rusthall Library0.0
Seaford Library0.0
Showfields0.0
Tunbridge Wells Library0.0
Uckfield Library0.0
Wadhurst Library0.0
Willingdon Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Herstmonceux

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bexhill Farmers' Market
Bexhill Indoor Market
Market Square
St Leonards Church Market

Hotels in Herstmonceux

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Windmill Hill Place

Restaurants in Herstmonceux

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eastern Promise
The Sundial Restaurant

Cafes in Herstmonceux

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Castle Cafe

Castles in Herstmonceux

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Herstmonceux Castle

Gas Stations in Herstmonceux

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #12461366520

Breweries in Herstmonceux

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Abyss Brewing
Allkin Brewing
Battle Brewery
Burning Sky Brewery
Gun Brewery
The Three Legs

Stadiums & Teams in Herstmonceux

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Ski Resorts Near Herstmonceux

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Herstmonceux

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Gatwick AirportLGWLarge Airport
Brighton City AirportESHMedium Airport
London Biggin Hill AirportBQHMedium Airport
London City AirportLCYMedium Airport
London Southend AirportSENMedium Airport
Lydd London Ashford AirportLYXMedium Airport
RAF NortholtNHTMedium Airport
Acton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Barcombe-North Airstrip-Small Airport
Barling Airfield-Small Airport
Barnards Farm-Small Airport
Bensons Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bonnington Airstrip-Small Airport
Bowford Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bradleys Lawn Airstrip-Small Airport
Challock Airfield-Small Airport
Chelworth House Airstrip-Small Airport
Chipstead Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Churchlands Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Crockham Hill Airfield-Small Airport
Damyns Hall Aerodrome-Small Airport
Danehill Airstrip-Small Airport
Deanland Lewes Airfield-Small Airport
East Haxted Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Egerton Airfield-Small Airport
Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Folly Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Fridd Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Frieslands Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Frinsted Airstrip-Small Airport
Gerpins Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Goldstone Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hamilton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Harringe Court Airfield-Small Airport
Headcorn Aerodrome-Small Airport
Hickstead Airstrip-Small Airport
Homefield Farm / Edenbridge Airstrip-Small Airport
Jackrells Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Kenley Glider Field-Small Airport
Kittyhawk Aerodrome-Small Airport
Laddingford Aerodrome-Small Airport
Lamberhurst Airstrip-Small Airport
Lamberhurst Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Little Engeham Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Little Robhurst Airstrip-Small Airport
Lukesfield Airstrip-Small Airport
Meadow Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
OaklandS Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Old Hay Airfield-Small Airport
Palmers Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Herstmonceux

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Herstmonceux Post Office
Windmill Hill Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Herstmonceux

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints' Church
Herstmonceux Free Church
St Mary Magdalene

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 Herstmonceux?

Herstmonceux has a population of 2,711 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 284 people per square mile, spread across 9.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Herstmonceux?

Herstmonceux has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 40.0 inches, with 4.7 inches of snow.

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