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
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People
Climate
| Population | 29,594 |
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Coordinates | 54.3268°, -2.7476° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.1 inches (1,426 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Coordinates | 54.3268°N, 2.7476°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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").
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 | - | - | - | - |
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
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambleside Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Arnside Library | 0.0 | |||||
| County Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Grange-over-Sands Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kendal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kents Bank Station Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kirkby Lonsdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Milnthorpe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sedbergh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shap Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Silverdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Windermere Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kendal
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Restaurants in Kendal
16 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kendal
46 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Kendal
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Kendal
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Kendal
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kendal
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kendal
10 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Kendal
5 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kendal
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kendal
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kendal
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kendal
10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kendal
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Kendal
7 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Kendal
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Kendal
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kendal
25 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Barrow Walney Island Airport | BWF | Medium Airport |
| Blackpool Airport | BLK | Medium Airport |
| Carlisle Lake District Airport | CAX | Medium Airport |
| RAF Spadeadam | - | Medium Airport |
| Warton Aerodrome | WRT | Medium 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 Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kendal Post Office | |
| Oxenholme Post Office | |
| Rinkfield Post Office | |
| Sandylands Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kendal
19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Explore Near Kendal
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
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Kendal
What is the population of Kendal?
Kendal has a population of 29,594 residents and is located in United Kingdom..
What is the weather like in Kendal?
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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