Looe, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Looe is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 5,311. Elevation: 131 ft (40 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

5,311 Population
131 ft Elevation 40 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
40.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Looe

Looe

Looe is a coastal town and civil parish in south-east Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It lies 20 miles (32 km) west of Plymouth and 7 miles (11 km) south of Liskeard. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 5,311.

People

Population5,311
Veterans6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain40.8 in/yr
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Population5,311
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Coordinates50.3578°, -4.4542°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation40.8 inches (1,036 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Looe

Looe is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 5,311. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Looe

Looe has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1005 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 113.4
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 81.8
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 85.2
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 61.3
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 67.5
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 54.7
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 51.2
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 63.6
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 84.7
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 110.1
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 104.3
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 126.8
Looe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below United Kingdom avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Coordinates50.3578°N, 4.4542°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.8"
7% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Feb 20, 2014.

Nov 10, 1996 19 km S of St Just, United Kingdom M4.1 95 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 114 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 73 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 132 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 132 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 127 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 63 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 132 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 93 km
Jan 19, 2001 53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M3.2 100 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 71 km
Mar 23, 1998 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom M2.9 130 km
Sep 5, 1999 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom M2.9 41 km
Feb 8, 1998 18 km SW of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.9 86 km
Jun 16, 1991 17 km SSW of Wembury, United Kingdom M2.8 28 km
May 31, 1998 38 km WNW of Northam, United Kingdom M2.8 94 km
Mar 23, 2008 38 km NW of St Just, United Kingdom M2.8 113 km
Jun 23, 2011 4 km WSW of Bovey Tracey, United Kingdom M2.7 56 km
Apr 2, 2000 33 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.7 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2011 PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND Avalanche 0.4 m - 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 4.6 in
February 42°F (6°C) 3.5 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.7 in
December 44°F (7°C) 5.0 in Wettest

Looe has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 42°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Looe

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Nicolas' CofE VA School, Downderry - - - -
Looe Community Academy - - - -
Looe Primary Academy - - - -
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Radio Stations near Looe

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BBC Radio Devon - UNKNOWN
Ocean City Radio various MP3 192 kbps
Radio Newquay - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Drake UK hip hop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Drake hip hop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Looe

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Callington Heritage Centre
Cotehele Quay Discovery Centre
Fowey Town Museum
H. Elliott
Jamaica Inn's Daphne du Maurier & Smuggling Museum
Liskeard and District Museum
Lostwithiel Museum
Minions Heritage Centre
Old Guild Hall
Polperro Heritage Museum of Smuggling & Fishing
Polperro Model Village & Land of Legend
Saltash Heritage Museum

Libraries in Looe

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
liskeard Library0.0
Looe Library & Community Hub0.0
Lostwithiel Library0.0
Par Library0.0
Saltash Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Looe

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Lostwithiel Produce Market

Hotels in Looe

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rivercroft Hotel
The Old Bridge House
The Portbyhan Hotel

Restaurants in Looe

11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bewshea's By The Beach
Black Rock Cafe
Golden Guinea
Headland
Sea Kitchen
Squid Ink
The Coddy Shack
The Old Sail Loft
Trawlers on the Quay
vicory
Yamas

Cafes in Looe

15 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beach Bar
Café Fleur
Cornish Delights
Island View cafe
Martin's Dairy
Martins Dairy
Pier Cafe
Seaton Beach Cafe
Summink Different
The Beach Cafe
The Cornish Bakery
The Lookout on the Quay
The Old Boathouse
The round house
Truly

Zoos in Looe

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Monkey Sanctuary

Veterinaries in Looe

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Luxstowe Vets

Train Stations in Looe

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Looe

Gas Stations in Looe

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Texaco

Breweries in Looe

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Castle Brewery
Cornish Orchards
Dowr Kammel Brewing Company
Fowey Valley Cidery & Distillery
Haye Farm Cider
Heathen Soul Brewery

Airports Near Looe

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cornwall Airport NewquayNQYMedium Airport
Royal Marines Base Chivenor-Medium Airport
Belle Vue Airfield-Small Airport
Bodmin Airfield-Small Airport
Bolt Head Airfield-Small Airport
Bonnallack Airstrip-Small Airport
Brent Tor Glider Field-Small Airport
Eaglescott Airfield-Small Airport
Eggesford Airfield-Small Airport
Gorrel Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Halwell Airstrip-Small Airport
Hunsdon Lea Airstrip-Small Airport
Perranporth Airfield-Small Airport
Polpidnick Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
RAF Davidstow Moor-Small Airport
Roche Barton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
St Mellion Airstrip-Small Airport
Tinnel Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Truro Aerodrome-Small Airport
Well Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Westacott Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Westover Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Looe

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Barbican Post Office
Downderry Post Office
Looe Post Office
Looe Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Looe

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Downderry Methodist Church
St Martin
St Nicholas
St Nicholas

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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Looe has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 40.8 inches.

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