Knaresborough, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Knaresborough is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 15,718. Elevation: 253 ft (77 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°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 | 15,718 |
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Coordinates | 54.0091°, -1.4685° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.8 inches (1,086 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.6 inches (19 cm) |
About Knaresborough
Knaresborough is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 15,718. The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet (77 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Climate in Knaresborough
Knaresborough has an average annual temperature of 9.6°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.2°C), the coldest is Jan (4.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 654 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Coordinates | 54.0091°N, 1.4685°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
Knaresborough has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.7").
Schools in Knaresborough
11 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starbeck Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Springwater Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Scotton Lingerfield Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| King James's School | - | - | - | - |
| Hookstone Chase Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Goldsborough Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Aspin Park Academy | - | - | - | - |
| The Forest School | - | - | - | - |
| Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Meadowside Academy | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Knaresborough
22 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HearMe - Classic Hard Rock | classic hard rock | MP3 | |
| Yo1 Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| SD Radio | dance, dnb | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Leeds Student Radio | student radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ARP Radio | dub, dub techno | MP3 320 kbps | |
| The British Home Front Radio Service | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| News Radio UK | information, news | AAC | |
| Tempo 107.4 FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HWD Hospital Radio | - | AAC+ 112 kbps | |
| University Radio York | - | MP3 48 kbps | |
| Hear Me - top pop | pop, pop music | MP3 | |
| HearMe - trance | trance | MP3 | |
| Jorvik Radio | - | AAC 320 kbps | |
| Harrogate Hospital Radio | classic hits, hospital radio | MP3 | |
| Phoenix Radio | 2000s, 2010s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Powerhouse Radio | christian, christian contemporary | MP3 | |
| SMILE RADIO | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rhubarb Radio | local radio, music | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Drystone Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Revolution Radio Online | - | AAC 320 kbps | |
| Doncaster Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Sine FM | - | MP3 |
Museums in Knaresborough
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey House Museum | ||||
| Aldborough Roman Site Museum | ||||
| Colton Medieval Village | ||||
| Fulneck Moravian Museum | ||||
| Horsforth Museum | ||||
| Leeds City Museum | ||||
| Leeds Industrial Museum | ||||
| Leeds Museums Discovery Centre | ||||
| M&S Company Archive: Marks in Time | ||||
| Middleton Railway Museum | ||||
| Mother Shipton's Museum and Gift Shop | ||||
| Ripon Prison and Police Museum | ||||
| Royal Armouries | ||||
| Second World War Experience Centre | ||||
| Temple Newsam House | ||||
| Thackray Medical Museum | ||||
| The Courthouse Museum | ||||
| The Ron Kitching Library | ||||
| The Royal Pump Room Museum | ||||
| The World of James Herriot | ||||
| Thirsk Museum | ||||
| Tudor Courthouse Museum | ||||
| Wagon Hoist Mini Musem | ||||
| Workhouse Museum | ||||
| Yorkshire Cricket Museum |
Libraries in Knaresborough
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Kean Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Armley leeds council office | 0.0 | |||||
| Armley leeds council office | 0.0 | |||||
| Armley leeds council office | 0.0 | |||||
| Armley One Stop Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Beeston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beeston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilton and Woodfield Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Boroughbridge Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Boston Spa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bramley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brotherton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Calverley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chapel Allerton Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chapel Allerton Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chapeltown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chapeltown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Compton Centre Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Compton Centre Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Crossgates Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dewsbury Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dewsbury Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Edward Boyle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Farsley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Garforth Library & One Stop Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Guiseley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Guiseley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Halton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harrogate Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Health Sciences Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Holt Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Holt Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Horsforth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hunslet Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kippax Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Knaresborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Laidlaw Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leeds Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leeds Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leeds Conservatoire Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leeds Conservatoire Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library and Community Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Library and Community Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Mashamshire Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Moor Allerton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oakwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oakwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Otley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pudsey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rawdon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Richmond Hill Rec Hall & library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ripon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Scholes library | 0.0 | |||||
| Seacroft Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Seacroft Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shadwell Independent Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sherburn-in-Elmet Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St James's Hospital Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Starbeck Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tadcaster Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The British Library Document Supply Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| The Leeds Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Leeds Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thirsk Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wetherby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whinmoor Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yeadon Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Knaresborough
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds Kirkgate Market (Indoor) | |||||
| Leeds Kirkgate Market (Outdoor) | |||||
| Masham Market | |||||
| Otley Market Square | |||||
| Pudsey Market |
Hotels in Knaresborough
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Knaresborough
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Knaresborough
17 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Knaresborough
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Knaresborough
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Knaresborough
4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Knaresborough
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Knaresborough
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Knaresborough
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Knaresborough
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Knaresborough
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Knaresborough
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Knaresborough
3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Knaresborough
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amity Brew Co | ||||
| Amity Brew Co | ||||
| Amity Brew Co | ||||
| Anthology Brewing Company | ||||
| Anthology Brewing Company | ||||
| Arthington Brewery (area) | ||||
| Arthington Brewery (area) | ||||
| Black Sheep Brewery | ||||
| Bosun's Brewery | ||||
| Briscoe's Brewery | ||||
| Daleside Brewery | ||||
| DMC Brewery | ||||
| DMC Brewery | ||||
| Harrogate Brewing Company | ||||
| Horsforth Brewery | ||||
| Horsforth Brewery | ||||
| Horsforth Brewery | ||||
| Kirkstall Brewery | ||||
| Leeds Brewery | ||||
| Leeds Brewery | ||||
| Legitimate Industries | ||||
| Legitimate Industries | ||||
| Meanwood Brewery | ||||
| Meanwood Brewery | ||||
| Northern Monk - Sydenham Road | ||||
| Northern Monk Refectory LDS | ||||
| Northern Monk Refectory LDS | ||||
| Pennine Brewing Co | ||||
| Pig Love Brewery | ||||
| Pig Love Brewery | ||||
| Ridgeside Brewery | ||||
| Roosters | ||||
| Rudgate Brewery | ||||
| Shadow Brewing | ||||
| Springwell - North Brewing Co | ||||
| Springwell - North Brewing Co | ||||
| Sunbeam Ales | ||||
| Sunbeam Ales | ||||
| Sunbeam Ales | ||||
| Tartarus Beers | ||||
| The Old Flax Store | ||||
| Theakston Brewery | ||||
| Turning Point Brew Co | ||||
| Wetherby Brew Co | ||||
| Wilde Child Brewing Co | ||||
| Wilde Child Brewing Co | ||||
| Yorkshire Heart |
Stadiums & Teams in Knaresborough
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Knaresborough
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds Bradford Airport | LBA | Large Airport |
| Leeds East Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Leeming | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Topcliffe | - | Medium Airport |
| Teesside International Airport | MME | Medium Airport |
| Acaster Malbis Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Askern Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bagby Thirsk Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Birchwood Lodge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Birds Edge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boon Hill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Breighton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bridge Cottage Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Burn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Camphill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cliffe Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Coal Aston Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Croft Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crosland Moor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dishforth Village Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Elvington Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Felixkirk Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Finningley Village Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fishburn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Forwood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Full Sutton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Garforth Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gilrudding Grange Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Greenhills Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Grove Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Haxey Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Headon Microlight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Howden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hutton Grange Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lartington Moor Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lodge Field House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Low Moor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Melrose Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Netherthorpe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Newton-on-Rawcliffe Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| North Rigton Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Oxenhope Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pocklington Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ravensworth Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Redmoor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Retford Gamston Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rufforth East Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Knaresborough
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Goldsborough Post Office | |
| Knaresborough Post Office | |
| Starbeck Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Knaresborough
7 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| AshField Medical Clinic | ||
| BUPA | ||
| Jamie Bell Physio | ||
| Leeds Private Trichology Clinic | ||
| Maywa Clinic | ||
| The Whitehall Clinic | ||
| Woodsley Road Health Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Knaresborough
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapel of Our Lady of the Crag | |
| Gracious Street Methodist Church | |
| Parish Church of St Oswald | |
| Park Grove Methodist Church | |
| Saint John the Baptist | |
| Scotton Methodist Church | |
| St Andrews Church | |
| St Mary, Goldsborough | |
| St Mary's Church | |
| St Thomas | |
| Starbeck Methodist Church | |
| The Holy Trinity | |
| United Reformed Church |
Explore Near Knaresborough
UFO Sightings Near Knaresborough
4 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Knaresborough.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire (uk/england) | 2006 | 8 orange lights in the sky in formation |
| Knaresborough, north yorkshire (uk/england) | 2001 | there was 2 redish orange glowing spheres spinning round themselves heading my way |
| Yorkshire (uk/england) | 2001 | 25 see metalic ball in the yorkshire moors. |
| Yorkshire (south) (uk/england) | 1992 | STRANGE SOUNDS COMING FROM OUT SIDE WENT TO INVESTERGATE THEN SAW STRANGE OBGECT IN SKY |
Waterfalls Near Knaresborough
1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Knaresborough.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Petrifying well |
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Knaresborough has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 42.8 inches, with 7.6 inches of snow.
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