Lizard, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Lizard is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 906. Elevation: 233 ft (71 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

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

906 Population
233 ft Elevation 71 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
41.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population906
Veterans6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain41.4 in/yr
Elevation233 ft (71 m)
Population906
Elevation233 ft (71 m)
Coordinates49.9688°, -5.2053°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation41.4 inches (1,052 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lizard

Lizard is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 906. The city sits at an elevation of 233 feet (71 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Lizard

Lizard has an average annual temperature of 11.1°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (16.1°C), the coldest is Feb (6.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1077 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.1°C / 45°F 5.2° / 9° 120.8
Feb 6.9°C / 44°F 4.8° / 9° 94.8
Mar 7.8°C / 46°F 5.5° / 10.1° 71.9
Apr 9.3°C / 49°F 6.6° / 12° 72.7
May 11.6°C / 53°F 8.8° / 14.5° 61.2
Jun 14°C / 57°F 11.2° / 16.8° 62.7
Jul 15.9°C / 61°F 13.2° / 18.6° 69.8
Aug 16.1°C / 61°F 13.3° / 18.9° 78.6
Sep 14.7°C / 58°F 12° / 17.4° 77.6
Oct 12.3°C / 54°F 10.1° / 14.5° 111.2
Nov 9.6°C / 49°F 7.6° / 11.6° 129.9
Dec 7.8°C / 46°F 6° / 9.6° 126.0
Lizard experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 233 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below United Kingdom avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation233 ft (71 m)
Coordinates49.9688°N, 5.2053°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.4"
9% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.16"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 23, 2011.

Nov 10, 1996 19 km S of St Just, United Kingdom M4.1 31 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 120 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 101 km
Oct 14, 2002 98 km S of Hugh Town, United Kingdom M3.3 135 km
Jan 19, 2001 53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M3.2 46 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 136 km
Jul 13, 2006 12 km N of Plounéour-Trez, France M3.1 149 km
Mar 28, 2005 71 km WNW of Porspoder, France M3.0 125 km
Jul 20, 2007 31 km NW of Porspoder, France M3.0 140 km
Feb 8, 1998 18 km SW of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.9 18 km
Sep 5, 1999 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom M2.9 92 km
Mar 23, 2008 38 km NW of St Just, United Kingdom M2.8 75 km
May 31, 1998 38 km WNW of Northam, United Kingdom M2.8 140 km
Jun 16, 1991 17 km SSW of Wembury, United Kingdom M2.8 76 km
Apr 2, 2000 33 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.7 27 km
Jun 23, 2011 4 km WSW of Bovey Tracey, United Kingdom M2.7 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 5.2 in Wettest
February 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
April 47°F (9°C) 2.3 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
June 56°F (14°C) 2.3 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.0 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in
October 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
November 49°F (10°C) 4.7 in
December 47°F (8°C) 5.2 in

Lizard has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 44°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (2.0").

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Radio Stations near Lizard

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Chaos Radio (FR) music MP3 320 kbps
The Source FM classical, community radio MP3 110 kbps

Museums in Lizard

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Constantine Museum and Archive
Enys Gardens
Gwithti an Pyrst A Cabinet of Folklore and Magic
Helston Museum
King Edward Mine
Lizard Lighthouse Heritage Centre
Lizard Wireless Station
Marconi Centre
National Maritime Museum Cornwall
Pendennis Castle Museum
Penryn Museum
Poldark Mine
Predannick Anti-Aircraft Battery

Libraries in Lizard

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Camborne Library0.0
Cornwall Poetry Library0.0
Falmouth Library0.0
Hayle Library0.0
Helston Library0.0
Penryn Library and Information Service0.0

Farmers Markets in Lizard

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Porthleven Harbour Market

Restaurants in Lizard

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chimichangas

Cafes in Lizard

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ann's Pasties
Coast Coffee Bar, Bistro and Take Away
Fat Jack's
Kynance Cafe
Polpeor Café
Smugglers
Wavecrest

Gas Stations in Lizard

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kynance Garage

Breweries in Lizard

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Dynamite Valley Brewing Co Brewery & Taproom
Gweal Mellin Cider Co
Lacuna Brewing Co Brewery & Taproom
Lizard Ales
The Mussel Shoals
Treens Brewery & Taproom
Verdant Brewing Co Brewery & Taproom

Airports Near Lizard

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cornwall Airport NewquayNQYMedium Airport
RNAS Culdrose-Medium Airport
Bodmin Airfield-Small Airport
Bonnallack Airstrip-Small Airport
Land's End AirportLEQSmall Airport
Lower Botrea-Small Airport
Perranporth Airfield-Small Airport
Polpidnick Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Porthtowan Airfield-Small Airport
Predannack Airfield-Small Airport
RAF Davidstow Moor-Small Airport
Roche Barton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Tempest Airstrip-Small Airport
Truro Aerodrome-Small Airport

Post Offices in Lizard

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
The Lizard Post Office

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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Lizard has a population of 906 residents and is located in United Kingdom..

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Lizard has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 41.4 inches.

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