Hingham, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Hingham is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,543. Elevation: 200 ft (61 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

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

2,543 Population 440/sq mi density
200 ft Elevation 61 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
35.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Hingham

Hingham

Hingham is a town in northern Plymouth County in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Part of the Greater Boston region, it is located on the South Shore of Massachusetts. At the 2020 census, the population was 24,284. It contains the census-designated place of the same name. Hingham is known for its colonial history and location on Boston Harbor. The town was named after Hingham, Norfolk, England, and was first settled by English colonists in 1633.

People

Population2,543
Density440/mi²
Veterans4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain35.2 in/yr
Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Population2,543
Population Density440 / sq mi
Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Coordinates52.5797°, 0.9842°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation35.2 inches (895 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.2 inches (6 cm)

About Hingham

Hingham is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,543. The city sits at an elevation of 200 feet (61 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Hingham experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 200 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²)
Population Density440/sq mi
Coordinates52.5797°N, 0.9842°E
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"
7% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 2.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.68"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 9, 2018.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 127 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 24 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 127 km
May 16, 1998 45 km ENE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M4.2 93 km
Aug 6, 2015 59 km ENE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M4.2 104 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 148 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 130 km
Dec 21, 2000 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom M4.0 83 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 119 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 116 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 145 km
May 2, 1995 51 km NE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M3.7 97 km
Sep 20, 1994 55 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.6 100 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 117 km
Sep 27, 2003 North Sea M3.5 118 km
Aug 12, 2005 82 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.4 127 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 76 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 69 km
Jul 16, 2007 91 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.3 135 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in Driest
May 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 62°F (16°C) 2.3 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.5 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.7 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in

Hingham has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.7") and April the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Hingham

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hingham Primary School - - - -
Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery - - - -
Kingsbrook School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Hingham

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
The Mix Radio 80s 1980s, 80s MP3 256 kbps
Hardrock Hell - MP3 192 kbps
Hospital Radio Colchester - MP3
Hospital Radio Norwich classical, comedy MP3 96 kbps
Future Radio alternative, community MP3 128 kbps
Amber Radio (Norwich)128k AAC - AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Hingham

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
453rd Bomb Group Museum
Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life
Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum
Charles Burrell Museum
Dad's Army Museum
Diss Museum
Fakenham Museum of Gas and Local History
Forncett Steam Museum
Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse
In the Footsteps of Thomas Paine
Mid-Norfolk Railway Museum Room
Museum 4 Watton
Norfolk Tank Museum
The 100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum
Wymondham Heritage Museum

Libraries in Hingham

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Attleborough Library0.0
Costessey Library0.0
Dereham Library0.0
Diss Library0.0
Eccles School Library0.0
Hethersett Library0.0
Hingham Library0.0
Long Stratton Library0.0
Reepham Library0.0
Taverham Library0.0
Thetford Library0.0
Watton Library0.0
Wymondham Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Hingham

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Attleborough Market
Banham Car Boot
Snetterton Sunday Market
Thetford Market
Watton Country Market

Hotels in Hingham

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The White Hart Hotel

Restaurants in Hingham

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nick's Diner

Cafes in Hingham

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chalfonts
Lincoln's Tea Shoppe & Bistro

Zoos in Hingham

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Melsop Farm Park

Dentists in Hingham

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hingham Dental Practice

Train Stations in Hingham

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hardingham
Kimberley Park

Breweries in Hingham

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
All Day Brewing Co.
Bruha Brewery
Old Chimneys Brewery
Wolf Brewery

Airports Near Hingham

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Stansted AirportSTNLarge Airport
Norwich AirportNWIMedium Airport
RAF HoningtonBEQMedium Airport
RAF LakenheathLKZMedium Airport
RAF MarhamKNFMedium Airport
RAF MildenhallMHZMedium Airport
Wattisham Airfield-Medium Airport
Andrewsfield Aerodrome-Small Airport
Ashley's Field Airstrip-Small Airport
Beccles Airfield-Small Airport
Blooms Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Blue Tile Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Boughton North Airfield-Small Airport
Brickwall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bridge Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Broadmarsh Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brown Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Burnham Airstrip-Small Airport
Bury Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Church Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Clees Hall Airstrip-Small Airport
Croft 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
East Winch Airstrip-Small Airport
Elmsett Airfield-Small Airport
Exning Airstrip-Small Airport
Felthorpe Airfield-Small Airport
Fir Grove Airstrip-Small Airport
Foxburrow Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Great Ashfield Airstrip-Small Airport
Great Friars Thornes Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Great Massingham Airfield-Small Airport
Great Oakley Airfield-Small Airport
Great Yarmouth - North Denes Airport-Small Airport
Green Lane Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Grove Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Grove Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Gunton Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hinderclay Meadows Airfield-Small Airport
Holly Hill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Horham Airstrip-Small Airport
Horsey Island Airfield-Small Airport
Ivy Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Kimberley Hall Airstrip-Small Airport
Kingfisher's Bridge Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hingham

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hingham Methodist Church
Saint Andrew
Saint Andrew and All Saints
Saint Andrew's
Saint Andrew's Church
Saint Botolph
Saint Georges
Saint Nicholas's
Saint Peter
Saint Peter's

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 Hingham

What is the population of Hingham?

Hingham has a population of 2,543 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 440 people per square mile, spread across 5.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hingham?

Hingham has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 35.2 inches, with 2.2 inches of snow.

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