Long Preston, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Long Preston is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 737. Elevation: 502 ft (153 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

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

737 Population 10/sq mi density
502 ft Elevation 153 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
58.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population737
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain58.3 in/yr
Elevation502 ft (153 m)
Population737
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation502 ft (153 m)
Coordinates54.0194°, -2.2568°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation58.3 inches (1,481 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Long Preston

Long Preston is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 737. The city sits at an elevation of 502 feet (153 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Long Preston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 502 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average45.9°F
15% below United Kingdom avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation502 ft (153 m)
Area77.5 sq mi (200.8 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates54.0194°N, 2.2568°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.3"
53% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.38"
Driest Month (May) 3.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 144 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 60 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 60 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 141 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 135 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 52 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 63 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 122 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 129 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 43 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 61 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 53 km
Feb 10, 1994 2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom M3.3 150 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 61 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 134 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 117 km
Sep 1, 1999 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom M3.3 146 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 101 km
Oct 2, 1999 5 km SSW of Cheadle, United Kingdom M3.2 121 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 6.2 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 4.1 in
March 39°F (4°C) 5.0 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
May 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in Driest
June 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
July 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 4.8 in
September 53°F (11°C) 5.1 in
October 47°F (8°C) 6.0 in
November 41°F (5°C) 6.3 in
December 38°F (3°C) 6.4 in Wettest

Long Preston has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 36°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.4") and May the driest (3.4").

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Schools in Long Preston

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Long Preston Endowed Voluntary Aided Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Long Preston

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bolton FM community, local MP3 128 kbps
Hits Radio UK - AAC+ 47 kbps
Taiyabah Masjid islamic, masjid MP3 128 kbps
Giants of Jazz Radio classic jazz, jazz MP3 192 kbps
SD Radio dance, dnb MP3 128 kbps
Central Radio North West - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Leyland - MP3 128 kbps
OC Radio chart, dance AAC 192 kbps
Radio Alty - MP3 192 kbps
OSN Radio Plus - MP3 128 kbps
Drystone Radio - MP3
RibbleFM - MP3
HearMe - trance trance MP3
Dales Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Rave Archive 24/7 24/7, rave AAC+ 320 kbps

Museums in Long Preston

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bancroft Mill
British in India
Clitheroe Castle Museum
Craven Museum
Gawthorpe Hall
Gawthorpe Textiles Collection
Museum of Local Crafts & Industries
Museum of North Craven Life
Pendle Heritage Centre
Queen Street Mill Textile Museum
Settle Station Signal Box
Slaidburn Archive
The Aisled Barn
Towneley Hall

Libraries in Long Preston

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Barnoldswick Library0.0
Burnley Library0.0
Chatburn Library0.0
Clayton Library0.0
Clitheroe Library0.0
Coal CLough Library0.0
Colne Library0.0
Community Library0.0
Earby Library0.0
Gargrave & Malhamdale Community Library0.0
Ingleton library and information centre0.0
Nelson Library0.0
Settle Community Library0.0
Skipton Library0.0
Trawden Community Library0.0
Whalley Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Long Preston

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Admirals market
Burnley Market Hall
Clitheroe Market
Colne Market Hall
Junction 12
Pendle Rise

Restaurants in Long Preston

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Plough Inn

Cafes in Long Preston

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Garden Makers - The Grubbery
Gisburn Forest Hub
Tea Rooms
The Old Vicarage Tearoom

Train Stations in Long Preston

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Long Preston

Breweries in Long Preston

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Carleton Brewery
Copper Dragon Brewery
Dark Horse Brewery
Lamb Brewery
Recoil Brewing Company
Settle Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Long Preston

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Ski Resorts Near Long Preston

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
The Snow Centre Manchester 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chill Factor e 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Long Preston

41 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Leeds Bradford AirportLBALarge Airport
Liverpool John Lennon AirportLPLLarge Airport
Manchester AirportMANLarge Airport
RAF Leeming-Medium Airport
Warton AerodromeWRTMedium Airport
Arley Airfield-Small Airport
Bedlands Gate Airfield-Small Airport
Berrier Airstrip-Small Airport
Birds Edge Airstrip-Small Airport
Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip-Small Airport
Bryn Gates Airfield-Small Airport
Camphill Airfield-Small Airport
Cark airfield-Small Airport
Carr Valley Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Chipping Airfield-Small Airport
Cockerham Airfield-Small Airport
Croft Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Crosland Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Frandley House Airstrip-Small Airport
Glassonby Airfield-Small Airport
Hawksview Airstrip-Small Airport
Haydock Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Higher Barn Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lartington Moor Airstrip-Small Airport
Manchester Barton Aerodrome-Small Airport
Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Middleton Sands Microlight-Small Airport
Moss Edge Farm Airfield-Small Airport
North Rigton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Oxenhope Airfield-Small Airport
Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Pear Tree Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Pilling Sands Microlight-Small Airport
Ravensworth Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Saint Michaels Airfield-Small Airport
Skelling Farm Glider Field-Small Airport
Staindrop Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field)-Small Airport
Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Warrington Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Long Preston

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Long Preston Post Office

Treatment Centers in Long Preston

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
St Michael's Lodge

Churches & Religious Organizations in Long Preston

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dalehead Church
Holy Trinity Church
Long Preston Methodist Church
Rathmell Methodist Church
St Bartholomew with St James
St Mary the Virgin

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Long Preston

What is the population of Long Preston?

Long Preston has a population of 737 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 77.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Long Preston?

Long Preston has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 58.3 inches.

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