Horwich, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Horwich is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 18,696. Elevation: 443 ft (135 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

18,696 Population 282/sq mi density
443 ft Elevation 135 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
53.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population18,696
Density282/mi²
Veterans3.2%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain53.6 in/yr
Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Population18,696
Population Density282 / sq mi
Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Coordinates53.6013°, -2.5498°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation53.6 inches (1,361 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.9 inches (23 cm)

About Horwich

Horwich is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 18,696. The city sits at an elevation of 443 feet (135 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Horwich

Horwich has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.7°C), the coldest is Jan (4.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 832 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.8°C / 41°F 2.3° / 7.2° 67.2
Feb 5.3°C / 42°F 2.4° / 8.2° 61.6
Mar 7°C / 45°F 3.7° / 10.4° 51.3
Apr 9°C / 48°F 5° / 12.9° 60.5
May 12.2°C / 54°F 7.8° / 16.5° 59.1
Jun 14.6°C / 58°F 10.6° / 18.6° 62.6
Jul 16.7°C / 62°F 12.6° / 20.8° 59.6
Aug 16.4°C / 62°F 12.5° / 20.3° 73.1
Sep 13.9°C / 57°F 10.1° / 17.7° 71.4
Oct 10.6°C / 51°F 7.4° / 13.7° 95.1
Nov 7.4°C / 45°F 4.8° / 10.1° 86.0
Dec 5.2°C / 41°F 2.8° / 7.6° 84.1
Horwich experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 443 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Area66.3 sq mi (171.7 km²)
Population Density282/sq mi
Coordinates53.6013°N, 2.5498°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.6"
41% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 8.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.69"
Driest Month (May) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 148 km
Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 123 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 146 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 26 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 141 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 28 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 91 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 94 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 70 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 39 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 80 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 86 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 106 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 130 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 132 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 30 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 37 km
Sep 1, 1999 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom M3.3 106 km
Feb 10, 1994 2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom M3.3 110 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 29 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.1 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.7 in Coldest
March 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.5 in Driest
June 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in Wettest
November 43°F (6°C) 4.7 in
December 40°F (5°C) 4.5 in

Horwich has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and May the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Horwich

11 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Catherine's CofE Primary School - - - -
Lever Park School - - - -
Chorley New Road Primary Academy - - - -
Rivington Foundation Primary School - - - -
Rivington and Blackrod High School - - - -
St Mary's RC Primary School - - - -
Horwich Parish CofE Primary School - - - -
Beacon Primary School - - - -
Turton Belmont Community Primary School - - - -
Rivington and Blackrod High School - - - -
Cumberland School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Horwich

47 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Deepvibes Radio deep house, mixes MP3 320 kbps
Radio Northwich local information, local music MP3 128 kbps
Hits Radio UK - AAC+ 47 kbps
Beatles Radio (MP3) (US) 1960s, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
Bolton FM community, local MP3 128 kbps
Capital FM Manchester manchester, pop AAC 48 kbps
Beyond Radio - AAC 192 kbps
Liverpool Live Radio - MP3
HearMe - 2020s Pop Music 2020s pop music MP3
Taiyabah Masjid islamic, masjid MP3 128 kbps
Radio X Manchester - AAC 48 kbps
Heart North West 105.4 hot adult contemporary AAC 48 kbps
Tameside Radio adult contemporary, community radio MP3 128 kbps
CROP Radio community radio, music MP3 128 kbps
The Richie Allen Show - MP3
Reform Radio music, variety MP3 192 kbps
Giants of Jazz Radio classic jazz, jazz MP3 192 kbps
Beware! The Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Central Radio North West - MP3 128 kbps
Milestone Radio 70s, 80s AAC 128 kbps
ALL FM 96.9 community, community radio AAC+
OSTM Radio alternative, alternative rock MP3
The Thread 102.8FM community radio MP3 128 kbps
KFM Radio (US) - MP3 128 kbps
Circl8 Radio - MP3 320 kbps
RibbleFM - MP3
Panacea Radio funk, groove MP3
Merseyland Alternative Radio classic rock, eclectic programming MP3 128 kbps
Dune Radio - MP3
Mighty Radio Southport dance, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio General (Warrington Hospital Radio) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Broadgreen ac, classic hits MP3 160 kbps
OSN Radio Plus - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Alty - MP3 192 kbps
Dazzle FM - MP3 128 kbps
OC Radio chart, dance AAC 192 kbps
Radio Leyland - MP3 128 kbps
LABR Love a Brother Radio 80s, chillout MP3 320 kbps
KFM Radio multi MP3 128 kbps
Arrowe Sound pop music, pop rock MP3 128 kbps
Jingle Ark Jingle Jukebox - MP3
Bounce Nation Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Gaydio - MP3 320 kbps
Psychedelic Secret radio - MP3 128 kbps
Mersey Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Juice Liverpool - AAC+ 96 kbps
The Buzz Mcr - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Horwich

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amazing Novelty-Orium & Mechanical Museum
Astley Hall
Bicycle Museum
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery
Bolton Art Gallery, Library & Museum
British Commercial Vehicle Museum
British Commercial Vehicle Museum
Bury Transport Museum
Catalyst Museum
Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry Museum
Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry Museum
Hall i' th' Wood Museum
Harris Museum
Harris Museum
Haworth Art Gallery
Helmshore Mills Textile Museum
Higher Mill
Horwich Heritage Centre
Lancashire Infantry Museum
Lancashire Infantry Museum
Lancashire Mining Museum
Leigh Spinners Mill Heritage Centre
Leigh Town Hall Archives
Lymm Heritage Centre
Museum of Lancashire
Museum of Lancashire
Museum Of Policing In Cheshire
Museum of Wigan Life
North West Computer Museum
North West Computer Museum
North West Museum of Road Transport
RAF Burtonwood Heritage Centre
Rainhill Railway Museum
Ribble Steam Railway
Ribble Steam Railway
Ribchester Roman Museum
Smithy Heritage Centre
South Ribble Museum & Exhibition Centre
South Ribble Museum & Exhibition Centre
The Bolton Steam Museum
Warrington Museum & Art Gallery
Warrington Museum Of Freemasonry
Whitakers' Mill
Winding House
World of Glass

Libraries in Horwich

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Accrington Library0.0
Adlington Library0.0
Ainsworth Library0.0
Altrincham Library0.0
Ashton Library0.0
Atherton Library0.0
Bamber Bridge Library0.0
Birchwood Library0.0
Blackburn Central Library0.0
Blackrod Library and Children's Centre0.0
Book-Cycle Beech Hill0.0
Boothstown Library0.0
Breightmet Library0.0
Bromley Cross Library and Children's Centre0.0
Broomhead Library0.0
Burtonwood Library0.0
Cadishead Library0.0
Central Library Farnworth0.0
Cherry Tree Library0.0
Chester Lane Library0.0
Chorley Central Library0.0
Clayton Green Library0.0
Clayton Green Library0.0
Clayton Library0.0
Clifton Library0.0
Coppice Library and Wellbeing Centre0.0
Coppull Library0.0
Coronation Road Community Centre and Library0.0
Culcheth Library0.0
Darwen Library0.0
Davyhulme Library0.0
Eccles Library0.0
Eccleston Library0.0
Eccleston Library0.0
Euxton Library0.0
Fulwood Library0.0
Golborne Library0.0
Grappenhall Library0.0
Hale Library0.0
Harris Library0.0
Harris Library0.0
Harwood Library0.0
Haslingden Library0.0
Haydock Library0.0
Heaton Library and Children's Centre0.0
High Street Library0.0
Hindley Library and Community Centre0.0
Hope Library0.0
Horwich Library and Children's Centre0.0
Ingol Library0.0
Irlam Library0.0
Kingsfold Library0.0
Learning Resource Centre0.0
Leigh Library0.0
Leyland Library0.0
Library and Learning Information Services0.0
Library and Wellbeing Centre0.0
Little Hulton Library0.0
Little Lever Library0.0
Longridge Library0.0
Longton Library0.0
Lostock Community & College Library0.0
Lostock Hall Library0.0
LRC0.0
Lymm Community Library0.0
Marsh Green Branch Library0.0
Moss Bank Library0.0
Newton-le-Willows Library0.0
Orrell Bookcycle0.0
Oswaldtwistle Library0.0
Padgate Library0.0
Parbold Library0.0
Penketh Library0.0
Radcliffe Library0.0
Rainford Library0.0
Rainhill Community Library0.0
Ramsbottom Library0.0
Ribbleton Library0.0
Ribbleton Library0.0
Roman Road Library0.0
Sale Library0.0
Savick Library0.0
Sharoe Green Library0.0
Sharoe Green Library0.0
Shevington Library0.0
Skelmersdale Library0.0
St Helens Library0.0
St Helens Library0.0
Standish Library0.0
Stockton Heath Library0.0
Stretford Library0.0
Swinton Library0.0
Thatto Heath Library0.0
The Barlow0.0
The Gosall Library0.0
The Gosall Library0.0
The Height Library0.0
Timperley Library0.0
Tottington Centre0.0
Tyldesley Library0.0
Urmston Library0.0
Walkden Library0.0
Warrington Library0.0
Westbrook Library0.0
Westhoughton Library0.0
Whalley Library0.0
Widnes Library0.0
Winstanley College - The Library0.0
Winton Library0.0
Woolston Library0.0
Worsley Village Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Horwich

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Accrington Market Hall
Altrincham Market
Blackburn Market
Chorley Covered Market
Earlestown Outdoor Market
Farnworth Indoor Market
Leigh Market
Leyland Market
Leyland Market
Little Orange
Market Hall
Market Hall
Penwortham Farmers Market
Preston New Markets
Radcliffe Market
Rixton Car Boot
Small Outdoor Market
Urmston Market Hall
Warrington Market
Warrington Outdoor Market
Warrington's Favourite Car Boot Sale
Westhoughton Market
Widnes Market
Wigan Market

Restaurants in Horwich

16 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bella Italia
Bengal Cottage
Chiquito
Clove Indian Takeaway
Empire Bar & Restaurant
Hong Hu
La Salsa
Max Italia
Misto
Nando's
Rocco'S Italian Restaraunt
Sokrates
Spice Valley
Viva Espana
Wagamama
YO! Sushi

Cafes in Horwich

20 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asda Café
Avocado
Brewed Coffee
Cafe Brambles
Cafe Latte
Corner Cafe
Costa
Costa
Curley's Fisheries
Fika Rivington
Great House Barn Tea Room
Marks & Spencer Cafe
Nutmeg 'n' Vanilla
Poppins Tearooms
Sarah Janes
Spring Cottage
The Pike Snack Shack @ Dudley's
Thyme Deli
Victoria Sandwich
Village Green Tea Room

Monuments in Horwich

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Noon Hill
War Memorial

Dentists in Horwich

4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Best & Scholes
Horwich Dental Care Centre
Horwich Dental Centre
The Smile Clinic

Veterinaries in Horwich

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pike Moor Vetertinary Surgeons

Gas Stations in Horwich

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asda
Texaco

Banks in Horwich

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

NatWest

Gyms in Horwich

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bodypro Personal Training
Horwich Leisure Centre

Breweries in Horwich

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
4Ts Brewery
Bank Top Brewery
Crankshaft Brewery
Crankshaft Brewery
Cuckoo's Nest
Cuckoo's Nest
Dunham Massey Brewery
Problem Child Brewing
Prospect Brewery
Rivington Brewing Co.
Seven Bro7hers Brewery
SIS4ERS DISTILLERY
Stubborn Mule Brewery and Tap
Three B's Brewery
Thwaites Brewery
Wigan Brewhouse
Withnell's Lancashire Craft Ales

Stadiums & Teams in Horwich

TeamLeagueDivision
CorpAcq Stadium
Deepdale Stadium
Heywood Road
Sir Tom Finney Stadium

Ski Resorts Near Horwich

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
The Snow Centre Manchester 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chill Factor e 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Horwich

47 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Liverpool John Lennon AirportLPLLarge Airport
Manchester AirportMANLarge Airport
Barrow Walney Island AirportBWFMedium Airport
Blackpool AirportBLKMedium Airport
Hawarden AirportCEGMedium Airport
Warton AerodromeWRTMedium Airport
Arley Airfield-Small Airport
Ash House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ashcroft Airfield-Small Airport
Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip-Small Airport
Bryn Gates Airfield-Small Airport
Calton Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Cark airfield-Small Airport
Carr Valley Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Chipping Airfield-Small Airport
Chirk Airfield-Small Airport
Clotton airstrip UL-Small Airport
Cockerham Airfield-Small Airport
Crosland Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Dairy House Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Fern Farm Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Frandley House Airstrip-Small Airport
Hawksview Airstrip-Small Airport
Haydock Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Higher Barn Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ince Blundell Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Longford Airstrip-Small Airport
Manchester Barton Aerodrome-Small Airport
Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Middleton Sands Microlight-Small Airport
Moss Edge Farm Airfield-Small Airport
North Wales Gliding Club-Small Airport
Onecoat Morridge Airstrip-Small Airport
Oxenhope Airfield-Small Airport
Palmer Moor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Pear Tree Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Pilling Sands Microlight-Small Airport
RAF Woodvale-Small Airport
Saint Michaels Airfield-Small Airport
Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field)-Small Airport
Tern Hill Airfield-Small Airport
The Plassey Airstrip-Small Airport
Tilstock Airfield-Small Airport
Trench Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Warrington Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Horwich

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Chapel Lane Post Office
Winter Hey Post Office

Treatment Centers in Horwich

19 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alimentary Solutions Limited
Ashton Health Centre
Back in Motion
Bamber Bridge Clinic
Broadoaks Child Development Centre
Brookfield Clinic
CHEC Community Eye Care
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
Clayton Brook Clinic
Gold Standard Foot Care
Haydock Lodge
Maple House
Sexual Health Services
St Michael's Lodge
The Lantern Centre
The Priory
The Priory Elton Unit
The Rehab Hut
With You

Churches & Religious Organizations in Horwich

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Centre
Holy Trinity Church
Horwich Evangelical Church
Horwich National Spiritualist Church
Rivington Unitarian Church
Saint Peter
St Catherine's Church
St John's Methodist Church
St. Mary's Horwich

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 Horwich

What is the population of Horwich?

Horwich has a population of 18,696 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 282 people per square mile, spread across 66.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Horwich?

Horwich has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 53.6 inches, with 8.9 inches of snow.

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