Kendal, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Kendal is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 29,594. Elevation: 180 ft (55 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

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

29,594 Population
180 ft Elevation 55 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
56.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population29,594

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain56.1 in/yr
Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Population29,594
Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Coordinates54.3268°, -2.7476°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation56.1 inches (1,426 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kendal

Kendal is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 29,594. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet (55 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Kendal

Kendal has an average annual temperature of 8.3°C (47°F). The hottest month is Jul (14.4°C), the coldest is Jan (2.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1305 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.7°C / 37°F -3.6° / 9.5° 112.1
Feb 3.9°C / 39°F -3.4° / 10.5° 128.7
Mar 4.7°C / 41°F -2.3° / 13° 107.6
Apr 6.3°C / 43°F -2.5° / 16° 59.6
May 10°C / 50°F 1.8° / 19.2° 80.3
Jun 12.8°C / 55°F 4.8° / 22.9° 83.9
Jul 14.4°C / 58°F 7.1° / 25.6° 122.4
Aug 14.3°C / 58°F 6.8° / 23.8° 118.9
Sep 12.1°C / 54°F 4° / 21.3° 101.7
Oct 8.9°C / 48°F 1.4° / 15.2° 139.7
Nov 5.6°C / 42°F -1.8° / 12.5° 110.7
Dec 3.8°C / 39°F -2.9° / 10.4° 139.2
Kendal experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average47.7°F
12% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Coordinates54.3268°N, 2.7476°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.1"
48% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.18"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.23"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 101 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 139 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 101 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 25 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 107 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 73 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 103 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 98 km
Sep 1, 1999 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom M3.3 148 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 102 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 65 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 148 km
Oct 29, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M3.1 101 km
Jul 5, 2004 5 km WNW of Lund, United Kingdom M3.0 146 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 27 km
Oct 22, 2002 1 km WNW of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.9 102 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 104 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.8 101 km
May 6, 1996 2 km NNW of Basford, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom M2.8 148 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 38°F (4°C) 3.6 in
March 42°F (5°C) 4.7 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in Driest
May 51°F (10°C) 3.3 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 58°F (15°C) 4.6 in
September 54°F (12°C) 5.5 in
October 49°F (9°C) 6.0 in
November 43°F (6°C) 6.2 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 6.1 in

Kendal has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.2") and April the driest (3.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Kendal

Institution Type Founded Website
University of Cumbria University - ,
University of Cumbria University - Visit →
University of Cumbria Ambleside Campus University - Visit →

Schools in Kendal

16 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sandgate at QKS - - - -
South Lakes Academy - - - -
The Queen Katherine School - - - -
Sandgate School - - - -
Castle Park School - - - -
Heron Hill Primary School - - - -
Kirkbie Kendal School - - - -
St Thomas's C of E Primary School - - - -
Stramongate Primary School - - - -
Vicarage Park CofE Primary School - - - -
St Mark's CofE Primary School - - - -
Cambian Whinfell School - - - -
Appletree School - - - -
Old Hutton C of E School - - - -
Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School - - - -
Ghyllside Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kendal

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Hits Radio UK - AAC+ 47 kbps
Beyond Radio - AAC 192 kbps
Milestone Radio 70s, 80s AAC 128 kbps
HearMe - 60s Rock 60s rock, 60’s rock MP3
HearMe - 00s rock 00s rock, 00’s rock MP3
RibbleFM - MP3
Dales Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Rave Archive 24/7 24/7, rave AAC+ 320 kbps
frisk radio guilty Pleasures northeast music AAC

Museums in Kendal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Carnforth Station Heritage Centre
From Auschwitz to Ambleside
Heron Corn Mill
Kendal Museum
Lakeland Motor Museum
Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry
Quaker Tapestry Museum
Stott Park Bobbin Mill
The Armitt Museum & Library
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
Windermere Jetty

Libraries in Kendal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ambleside Library0.0
Arnside Library0.0
County Library0.0
Grange-over-Sands Library0.0
Kendal Library0.0
Kents Bank Station Library0.0
Kirkby Lonsdale Library0.0
Milnthorpe Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Sedbergh Library0.0
Shap Library0.0
Silverdale Library0.0
Windermere Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kendal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Glebe Markets
Junction 36 Rural Auction Centre
Kendal Indoor Market
Kendal Market
Kirkby Lonsdale Thursday Market
Simply Local Farmers Market

Hotels in Kendal

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Castle Green Hotel
Lakeland Hotel
Premier Inn Kendal Central
Riverside Hotel
Stonecross Manor Hotel
Travelodge Kendal Town Centre

Restaurants in Kendal

16 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bangkok 7
Beijing House
Bombay Bistro
Comida Food
Eastern Balti
Finkles
Jheel
Jintana
La Luna
Mumbai
Pedro's Casa
PizzaExpress
River Fortune
Sapore
Wakefield Arms
Westmorland Bite Restaurant

Cafes in Kendal

46 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

1657 Chocolate House Tea Room
2Go
About Time
AJ's
Asda Café
Baba Ganoush Soup Kitchen
Baba Ganoush Vegetarian Café
Bob & Berts
Booths Café
Brew Brothers
Cafe AJ
Cafe Olive
caféxpresshop
Caffè Nero
Charlie's Cafe Bar
Cherries Cafe
Cortillo Lounge
Costa
Costa
Cravingz
Crumb
Duende Coffeehouse
Farmhouse Kitchen
Farrer's
Fold Coffee
Kakaw
Kin
Lovingly Artisan
Lyte Byte
M&S Cafe
Morrisons Cafe
Nina's Coffee
No Hands Rest
Pappy's Taco Bar
Ramble
Relish 37
SLF Snack Bar
The Bakestone
The Bristly Hog
The Cottage Kitchen
The Garden Cafe
The Joshua Tree
Tilly's
Vats Bar
Waterside Cafe & Bistro
Westmorland Cafe

Theatres in Kendal

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Box

Monuments in Kendal

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Castle Howe
Romney Gardens

Castles in Kendal

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kendal Castle

Clinics in Kendal

5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kentwood Clinic
Kinta House
Kinta House Annexe
Urgent Treatment Centre
Zest

Dentists in Kendal

10 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bupa Dental Care
Captain French Dental Surgery
Central Orthodontics
Dental Angel
Hall & Smith Dental Practice
Kendal Dental Care
Sandes Avenue Dental Practice
Stramongate Dental Surgery
The Bridge Dental Practice
The Dental Surgery

Veterinaries in Kendal

5 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Farmgate Vets
Highgate Veterinary Clinic
Highgate Vets
Vets4Pets
Westmorland Veterinary Group

Train Stations in Kendal

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kendal
Oxenholme Lake District

Bus Stations in Kendal

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kendal Bus Station

Gas Stations in Kendal

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asda
Lound Road Garage
Morrisons
Oxenholme Filling Station
Sainsbury's
Whitestiles Service Station

Banks in Kendal

10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barclays
Furness Building Society
HSBC UK
Leeds Building Society
Nationwide Building Society
NatWest
Santander
Skipton Building Society
The Cumberland
Yorkshire Building Society

Shopping Malls in Kendal

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Westmorland Centre

Gyms in Kendal

7 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness
Calm & Control
Fell Crossfit
First Place Fitness
Phoenix Fitness Gym
PureGym
Westmorland Crossfit

Golf Courses in Kendal

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kendal Golf Club

Breweries in Kendal

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bowness Bay Brewing
Gan Yam
Handsome Brewery
Lakes Brew Co.
Old School Brewery
Shaws of Grange
Thomas Hardy Brewery Packaging Plant
Unsworth's Yard Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Kendal

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kendal

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Barrow Walney Island AirportBWFMedium Airport
Blackpool AirportBLKMedium Airport
Carlisle Lake District AirportCAXMedium Airport
RAF Spadeadam-Medium Airport
Warton AerodromeWRTMedium Airport
Bedlands Gate Airfield-Small Airport
Berrier Airstrip-Small Airport
Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip-Small Airport
Cark airfield-Small Airport
Carr Valley Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Chipping Airfield-Small Airport
Cockerham Airfield-Small Airport
Glassonby Airfield-Small Airport
Higher Barn Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Kirkbride Airfield-Small Airport
Lartington Moor Airstrip-Small Airport
Loadman Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Middleton Sands Microlight-Small Airport
Moss Edge Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Pilling Sands Microlight-Small Airport
RAF Woodvale-Small Airport
Saint Michaels Airfield-Small Airport
Skelling Farm Glider Field-Small Airport
Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field)-Small Airport

Post Offices in Kendal

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kendal Post Office
Oxenholme Post Office
Rinkfield Post Office
Sandylands Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kendal

19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints
Chapel
Cornerstone - Sandylands Methodist Church
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Holy Trinity and St George
Kendal Christadelphian Hall
Kendal Parish Church
Kendal Quaker Meeting House
Kendal United Reformed Church
Market Place Unitarian Chapel
Parr Street Church
Salvation Army
St John the Baptist Church
St Mark’s Church
St Stephen's Church
St Thomas
St. George's Church
Stricklandgate Methodist Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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UFO Sightings Near Kendal

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Kendal.

Name Year Description
Kendal (uk/england) 2008 ((HOAX??)) was a light in the sky that justed warped into space after 20 secs

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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Kendal has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 56.1 inches.

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