Hungerford, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Hungerford is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 5,866. Elevation: 338 ft (103 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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About Hungerford
Hungerford is a historic market town and civil parish in Berkshire, England, 8 miles (13 km) west of Newbury, 9 miles (14 km) east of Marlborough, and 60 miles (97 km) west of London. The population of the parish at the 2021 census was 5,869.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,866 |
| Population Density | 552 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.4151°, -1.5156° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.6 inches (929 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.5 inches (11 cm) |
About Hungerford
Hungerford is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 5,866. The city sits at an elevation of 338 feet (103 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Climate in Hungerford
Hungerford has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.8°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 776 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Area | 10.6 sq mi (27.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 552/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.4151°N, 1.5156°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | - | 146 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
Hungerford has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (1.8").
Schools in Hungerford
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John O'Gaunt School | - | - | - | - |
| Hungerford Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Hungerford
19 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mystery Train Radio | americana, blues | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Incapable Staircase | ambient, disco | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Raiders Radio | dnb, drum and bass | AAC 128 kbps | |
| BFBS Brize Norton | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| BFBS Aldershot | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Grey Clay Radio | ambient, dark ambient | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Kennet Radio | - | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Windrush Radio | - | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio Cherwell | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| itisnow Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RAM FM - 80s Hit Radio | 80s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| HearMe - Classic Rock | classic rock | MP3 | |
| Hospital Radio Basingstoke | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Overton Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| State of the Art Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Winchester Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Naim Radio | classical, electronica | OGG 160 kbps | |
| Naim Jazz | jazz | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Naim Classical | classical, orchestral | OGG 128 kbps |
Museums in Hungerford
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldbourne Heritage Centre | ||||
| Andover Museum of the Iron Age | ||||
| Champs Chapel Museum of East Hendred | ||||
| Champs Chapel Museum of East Hendred | ||||
| Chiseldon Museum | ||||
| Crofton Pumping Station | ||||
| Greenham Control Tower | ||||
| Museum of the Iron Age | ||||
| Pewsey Heritage Centre | ||||
| R112 Visitors Centre | ||||
| Richard Jefferies Museum | ||||
| Royal Army Chaplains' Museum | ||||
| The Merchants House | ||||
| The Sack House | ||||
| Tom Brown's School Museum | ||||
| Vale and Downland Museum and Visitor Centre | ||||
| West Berkshire Museum | ||||
| Whitchurch Silk Mill |
Libraries in Hungerford
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andover Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Badbury Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Badbury Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Covingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Covingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| DCMT Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Faringdon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Grove Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hungerford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lambourn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Liden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Marlborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ramsbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Upper Stratton Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Upper Stratton Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wantage Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitchurch Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hungerford
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wantage Town Market |
Hotels in Hungerford
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Hungerford
6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Hungerford
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Hungerford
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Hungerford
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Hungerford
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Hungerford
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hungerford
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Hungerford
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Hungerford
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Hungerford
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkells Brewery | ||||
| Arkells Brewery | ||||
| Delphic Brweing Co & Taproom | ||||
| INNformal |
Stadiums & Teams in Hungerford
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Hungerford
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton Alpine Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| South Wilts Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Hungerford
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Blackbushe Airport | BBS | Medium Airport |
| Bournemouth Airport | BOH | Medium Airport |
| Farnborough Airport | FAB | Medium Airport |
| Gloucestershire Airport | GLO | Medium Airport |
| Lasham Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| London Oxford Airport | OXF | Medium Airport |
| MoD Boscombe Down | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Benson | BEX | Medium Airport |
| RAF Brize Norton | BZZ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Fairford | FFD | Medium Airport |
| RAF Odiham | ODH | Medium Airport |
| Southampton Airport | SOU | Medium Airport |
| Aston Down Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Baileys Fram Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Barton Ashes Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Batchley Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Bembridge Airport | BBP | Small Airport |
| Bere Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bernwood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Berry Grove Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bicester Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bidford Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Binstead Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Biss Brook Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bossington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowden Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowerchalke Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bowerswaine Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bowldown Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brimpton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brockwood Bottom Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Buttermilk Hall Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Calcot Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chalgrove Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Charlton Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chilbolton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clench Common Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Colemore Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Compton Abbas Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cornbury House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cotswold Airport | GBA | Small Airport |
| Craysmarsh Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croft Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Croughton Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Denford Manor Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Hungerford
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hungerford Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Hungerford
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester House Rehabilitation Centre | ||
| The Avalon Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hungerford
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Hungerford Methodist Church | |
| Hungerford United Reformed Church | |
| Our Lady of Lourdes | |
| St Lawrence |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Hungerford?
Hungerford has a population of 5,866 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 552 people per square mile, spread across 10.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Hungerford?
Hungerford has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 36.6 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.
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