Honiton, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Honiton is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 11,334. Elevation: 371 ft (113 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

11,334 Population 2,318/sq mi density
371 ft Elevation 113 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
38.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Honiton

Honiton is a market town and civil parish in East Devon, situated close to the River Otter, 17 miles (27 km) north east of Exeter in the county of Devon. Honiton has a population estimated at 12,154.

People

Population11,334
Density2,318/mi²
Veterans6.7%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain38.3 in/yr
Elevation371 ft (113 m)
Population11,334
Population Density2,318 / sq mi
Elevation371 ft (113 m)
Coordinates50.7996°, -3.1890°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation38.3 inches (973 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.3 inches (8 cm)

About Honiton

Honiton is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 11,334. The city sits at an elevation of 371 feet (113 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Honiton

Honiton has an average annual temperature of 10.8°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (17°C), the coldest is Jan (4.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1053 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.9°C / 41°F -2.2° / 12° 80.9
Feb 6.6°C / 44°F -1° / 13.3° 97.5
Mar 7.2°C / 45°F -0.4° / 14.9° 87.9
Apr 8.7°C / 48°F -0.7° / 18.2° 56.8
May 11.9°C / 53°F 3.3° / 20.8° 69.5
Jun 14.9°C / 59°F 6.6° / 25° 71.3
Jul 16.8°C / 62°F 9.3° / 27.1° 73.9
Aug 17°C / 63°F 9.3° / 26.4° 65.3
Sep 15.1°C / 59°F 6.7° / 25° 82.1
Oct 11.9°C / 53°F 4° / 18.7° 141.0
Nov 8.4°C / 47°F 0.4° / 15.1° 106.9
Dec 6.6°C / 44°F -0.7° / 12.9° 119.8
Honiton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 371 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below United Kingdom avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation371 ft (113 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.7 km²)
Population Density2,318/sq mi
Coordinates50.7996°N, 3.1890°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.3"
1% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 3.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jun) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 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 M4.5 118 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 113 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 93 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 107 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 35 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 100 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 35 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 57 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 84 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 100 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 86 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 112 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 35 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 25 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 99 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 40 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 97 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 92 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 129 km
Jun 17, 1999 7 km NNE of Ross on Wye, United Kingdom M3.0 138 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 - 36 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 4.3 in
February 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in Driest
July 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 43°F (6°C) 4.4 in Wettest

Honiton has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 41°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.4") and June the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Honiton

6 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Littletown Primary Academy - - - -
Honiton Primary School - - - -
Honiton Community College - - - -
Awliscombe Church of England Primary School - - - -
Farway Church of England Primary School - - - -
Offwell Church of England Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Honiton

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rage FM drum and bass, hardcore MP3 128 kbps
Soundart Radio diy, experimental MP3 128 kbps
Torbay Hospital Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Hospital Radio Plymouth - AAC 128 kbps
Sid Valley Radio local radio MP3 128 kbps
Abbey104 - MP3 256 kbps
Phonic FM alternative, community MP3 160 kbps
10 Radio 105.3 - Wiveliscombe community radio, somerset MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Honiton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Allhallows Museum
Axe Valley Heritage Museum
Axminster Museum
Chard Museum
Coldharbour Woolen Museum
Colyton Heritage Centre
County Classics Motor Museum
Dunkeswell Heritage Centre
Exmouth Museum
Fairlynch Musuem
Motoring Memories
Museum of Contemporary Art
Museum of Somerset
Sidmouth Museum
Sidmouth Toy and Model Museum
Somerset Cricket Museum
Somerset Military Museum
Upottery Airfield Nissen Hut Heritage Centre
Whimple Heritage Centre

Libraries in Honiton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Budleigh Salterton Library0.0
Colyton Library0.0
Cullompton Library0.0
Exmouth Public Library0.0
Honiton Library0.0
Ottery St Mary Library0.0
Seaton Library0.0
Sidmouth Library0.0
Taunton Library0.0
Uffculme Public Library0.0
Wellington Library0.0
Wiveliscombe Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Honiton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farmers Market
Sidmouth Market

Hotels in Honiton

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Deer Park Hotel
Home Farm Hotel
Monkton Court Hotel
Premier Inn
The Pig

Restaurants in Honiton

10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bird's Nest
Heathfield Inn
Istanbul
King Of Spice
Mamma Mia
Sawatdee
The Brave Gurkhas
The Pig
The Railway
The Yellow Deli

Cafes in Honiton

15 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bisous Café Bar
Boston Tea Party
Coffee#1
Costa
Goren Farm
Heron Farm
Honiton Pottery Shop
Jollybees Kitchen
Otter Valley Ice Cream & Field Kitchen
Quest Games Café
Starbucks
Toast Café & Pâtisserie
Vine Inn
Wilson+Bay Coffee Club
Zest

Castles in Honiton

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Stockland Great Castle
Stockland Little Castle

Clinics in Honiton

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Helen Hunt Aethetics

Dentists in Honiton

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brookvale Dental Practice
Honiton Dental Centre

Veterinaries in Honiton

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

New Street Vets

Train Stations in Honiton

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Honiton

Gas Stations in Honiton

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
BP
Tesco

Banks in Honiton

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lloyds Bank

Gyms in Honiton

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bliss Yoga Studio
Oliver Joseph Fitness

Golf Courses in Honiton

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Honiton Golf Club
Otter Valley Golf Centre

Breweries in Honiton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Branscombe Vale Brewery
Cotleigh Brewery
Crossed Anchors Brewery
Exmoor Ales
Haye Farm Brewery
Otter Brewery
Powderkeg Brewery
The Bear Inn

Stadiums & Teams in Honiton

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Honiton

45 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bristol AirportBRSLarge Airport
Cardiff International AirportCWLLarge Airport
Exeter International AirportEXTMedium Airport
MOD St Athan-Medium Airport
RNAS YeoviltonYEOMedium Airport
Avon Lane Airfield-Small Airport
Batch End Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bolt Head Airfield-Small Airport
Branscombe Airfield-Small Airport
Brookside Farm Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Clutton Hill Airstrip-Small Airport
Curry Rivel Airstrip-Small Airport
Dunkeswell Airfield-Small Airport
Eggesford Airfield-Small Airport
Farway Common Airfield-Small Airport
Glebe Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Godney Airstrip-Small Airport
Halesland Glider Field-Small Airport
Halwell Airstrip-Small Airport
Hermitage Airstrip-Small Airport
Heywood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Langport Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower Withial Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower-Durston Airstrip-Small Airport
Marldon Airstrip-Small Airport
Melbury Airstrip-Small Airport
Middle Chinnock Airstrip-Small Airport
Middle Pymore Farm Airstrip (Private)-Small Airport
Middlegate Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Middlezoy Aerodrome-Small Airport
New Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
North Hill Glider Field-Small Airport
Norton Malreward Airfield-Small Airport
Old Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
RNAS Merryfield-Small Airport
Stancombe Farm Airstrip (Private)-Small Airport
Stoodleigh Barton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Tracy Island Airstrip-Small Airport
Warren Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Watchford Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Well Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Westacott Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Westonzoyland Airfield-Small Airport
Yeovil/Westland Aerodrome-Small Airport

Post Offices in Honiton

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Honiton Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Honiton

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of the Holy Family
Farway Methodist Church
Honiton Evangelical Congregational Church
Meadow View Chapel
St Cuthbert
St Mary
St Mary & St Giles
St Michael
St Michael and All Angels' Church
St Michael's
St Michael's & All Angels
St Nicholas
St Paul'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 Honiton

What is the population of Honiton?

Honiton has a population of 11,334 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 2,318 people per square mile, spread across 4.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Honiton?

Honiton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 38.3 inches, with 3.3 inches of snow.

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