Longtown, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Longtown is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 3,000. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°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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About Longtown
Longtown is a market town in Cumbria, but in the historic county of Cumberland, England, just south of the Scottish Border. It has a sheep market which was at the centre of the 2001 United Kingdom foot-and-mouth crisis. Just south-west of Longtown is Arthuret Church, dedicated to Saint Michael and All Angels. In 2021 it had a population of 2,175.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,000 |
| Population Density | 411 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Coordinates | 55.0093°, -2.9672° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.5 inches (979 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Longtown
Longtown is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 3,000. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 7.3 sq mi (18.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 411/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.0093°N, 2.9672°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
Longtown has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and April the driest (2.3").
Schools in Longtown
5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fir Ends Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Canonbie School | - | - | - | - |
| Shankhill CofE Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Blackford CofE Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Longtown Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Longtown
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFSR - Jazz Funk Soul Radio | funk, jazz | AAC 320 kbps | |
| HearMe - 00s rock | 00s rock, 00’s rock | MP3 | |
| Bay Trust Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| frisk radio guilty Pleasures northeast | music | AAC | |
| Golden Decades Radio | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Alive Radio 107.3 | dance, hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hear Me top pop | pop, pop music | MP3 |
Museums in Longtown
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A World In Miniature | ||||
| Cumbria's Museum of Military Life | ||||
| Gretna Green Experience | ||||
| Guildhall Museum | ||||
| Scaleby Hill Vintage Motor Bike Museum | ||||
| Solway Aviation Museum | ||||
| The Devil's Porridge Museum | ||||
| Tullie House |
Libraries in Longtown
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brampton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Carlisle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Denton Holme Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Langholm Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Longtown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Morton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Westerkirk Parish Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wigton Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Longtown
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Longtown
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Longtown
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Longtown
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Longtown
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Longtown
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Longtown
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Longtown
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borderlands Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Longtown
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Longtown
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Carlisle Lake District Airport | CAX | Medium Airport |
| RAF Spadeadam | - | Medium Airport |
| Bedlands Gate Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Berrier Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Charterhall Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eccles Newton Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fingland | - | Small Airport |
| Glassonby Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kirkbride Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lempitlaw Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Midlem Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nether Huntlywood Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Skelling Farm Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Thankerton private airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Longtown
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Canonbie Post Office | |
| Longtown Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Longtown
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Canonbie United Parish Church | |
| Kirkandrews-on-Esk Church | |
| Megs Hill Friends Meeting House | |
| Saint Michael and all Angels | |
| St Cuthberts Church | |
| St John the Baptist |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Longtown?
Longtown has a population of 3,000 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 411 people per square mile, spread across 7.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Longtown?
Longtown has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 38.5 inches.
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