Lydden, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Lydden is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 688. Elevation: 230 ft (70 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

688 Population 6/sq mi density
230 ft Elevation 70 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
25.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population688
Density6/mi²
Veterans5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain25.8 in/yr
Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Population688
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Coordinates51.1630°, 1.2354°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation25.8 inches (656 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lydden

Lydden is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 688. The city sits at an elevation of 230 feet (70 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Lydden

Lydden has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (18°C), the coldest is Jan (5.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 604 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.2°C / 41°F 3° / 7.3° 50.4
Feb 5.3°C / 42°F 2.8° / 7.8° 39.0
Mar 7°C / 45°F 3.9° / 10.2° 35.9
Apr 9.4°C / 49°F 5.8° / 13.1° 37.1
May 12.4°C / 54°F 8.6° / 16.1° 47.9
Jun 15.2°C / 59°F 11.3° / 19.2° 44.3
Jul 17.6°C / 64°F 13.5° / 21.8° 46.2
Aug 18°C / 64°F 13.9° / 22.1° 50.5
Sep 15.4°C / 60°F 11.9° / 18.9° 48.6
Oct 12.1°C / 54°F 9.2° / 15° 73.9
Nov 8.3°C / 47°F 5.9° / 10.7° 67.0
Dec 5.6°C / 42°F 3.5° / 7.8° 62.8
Lydden experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 230 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below United Kingdom avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Area120.7 sq mi (312.7 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates51.1630°N, 1.2354°E
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.8"
32% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.99"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 27, 2019.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 18 km
Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 140 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 138 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 82 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 73 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 64 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 74 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 21 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 76 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 7 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 107 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 72 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 144 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 102 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 47 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 118 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 60 km
Nov 5, 1994 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom M3.0 123 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 93 km
Jan 1, 1995 2 km ESE of Halesworth, United Kingdom M2.9 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1858 NORTH SEA Unknown 6.0 m - 30 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m - 7 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.5 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
June 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
August 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in

Lydden has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Lydden

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Temple Ewell CofE Primary School - - - -
Lydden Primary School - - - -
The Sallygate School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Lydden

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BBC Essex - UNKNOWN
EKR Retro Rock 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Radio RWL (FR) pop MP3 320 kbps
DR - P2 Klassisk - MP3 128 kbps
Majestic Jukebox Radio 60s, 70s AAC+ 16 kbps
Radio Jupiter adult contemporary, pop MP3 192 kbps
Radio Broadstairs - MP3 128 kbps
Delta FM Saint-Omer (FR) - MP3 320 kbps
White Cliffs Radio - MP3
105.9 Academy FM (Folkestone) - AAC+ 48 kbps
DCR104.9 FM community radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Lydden

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arthur's Hall
Broadstairs Museum, Arts and Media Centre
Canterbury Roman Museum
Crab Museum
Crampton Tower Museum
Deal Maritime and Local History Museum
Dickens House Museum
Dover Museum
Dover Transport Museum
Folkestone Museum
Folkestone's Fishing Heritage And History Museum
Grand Jury Museum
Herne Bay Historical Records Society Heritage Centre
Hornby Hobbies Visitor Centre
Hythe Town Museum
Kent Battle of Britain Museum
Kent Mining Museum
Kent MOMI
Kent Museum of Freemasonry
Marlowe's Ghost
Monkton Field Study Centre
Powell-Cotton Museum
PWRR & Queens Regiment Museum
RAF Manston Museum
Railway Museum
Ramsgate Maritime Museum
Richborough Castle Museum
Sandwich Guildhall Museum
Sandwich Medieval Centre
Secret Wartime Tunnels
Secret Wartime Tunnels
Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum
Spur Casemates Exhibition
St Augustine’s Abbey
St Margaret's Museum
The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge
The Marlowe Kit
The Micro Museum
The Seaside Museum
The Underground Hopital
The Wing
This Museum is (Not) Obsolete
Time Ball Tower
Tudor House
USN P-22 Gunboat
Whitstable Museum and Gallery
Women's Land Army Museum

Libraries in Lydden

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Augustine House0.0
Aylesham Library0.0
Birchington Library0.0
Broadstairs Library0.0
Canterbury Library0.0
Cheriton Library0.0
Cliftonville Public Library0.0
Deal Library0.0
Deal Library0.0
Dover Library0.0
Folkestone Library0.0
Folkestone Library (CURRENTLY CLOSED)0.0
Herne Bay Library0.0
Hythe Library0.0
Learning Resource Centre0.0
Lyminge Library0.0
Margate Library0.0
Minster Library & Neighbourhood Centre0.0
Newington Library0.0
Ramsgate Library0.0
Reception and LRC0.0
Sandgate Library & Parish Council0.0
Sandwich Library0.0
School Library0.0
Sturry Library0.0
Swalecliffe Library0.0
Templeman Library0.0
Westgate Library0.0
Whitstable Library0.0
Wood Avenue Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Lydden

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bridge Farmers Market
Cliftonville Farmers Market
Herne Bay Market
Herne Bay Market
Old Kent Market
Old Town Market
Petticoat Lane Emporium
Sandwich Market (Thursday only)
The Goods Shed
The Goods Yard
The Village Community Market

Hotels in Lydden

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Holiday Inn Dover
The Marquis at Alkham

Cafes in Lydden

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kearsney Abbey - Tea House

Veterinaries in Lydden

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bewsbury Cross Veterinary Clinic

Train Stations in Lydden

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kearsney

Breweries in Lydden

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Floc
Floc Brewing Project
Gadds'
Goody Ales
Hop Fuzz Brewery
Shivering Sands Brewery and Tap Room

Stadiums & Teams in Lydden

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Lydden

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Lydden

46 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Calais Marck AirportCQFMedium Airport
Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale AirportLTQMedium Airport
London Southend AirportSENMedium Airport
Lydd London Ashford AirportLYXMedium Airport
Acton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Barling Airfield-Small Airport
Berck-sur-Mer Airfield-Small Airport
Bonnington Airstrip-Small Airport
Boulogne-sur-Mer - Alprech Aerodrome-Small Airport
Chalksole Green Airstrip-Small Airport
Challock Airfield-Small Airport
Channel Gliding Club-Small Airport
Clacton Airfield-Small Airport
Clipgate Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Egerton Airfield-Small Airport
Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Fridd Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Frinsted Airstrip-Small Airport
Great Oakley Airfield-Small Airport
Hamilton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Harringe Court Airfield-Small Airport
Headcorn Aerodrome-Small Airport
Horsey Island Airfield-Small Airport
Inglenook Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lamberhurst Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Little Engeham Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Little Robhurst Airstrip-Small Airport
Lodge Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lukesfield Airstrip-Small Airport
Meadow Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Norwood Lodge Airstrip-Small Airport
Pent Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Rankins Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Rayne Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Retreat Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ripple Airstrip-Small Airport
Rochester AirportRCSSmall Airport
Saint-Inglevert Aerodrome-Small Airport
Spilstead Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Stoke Airfield-Small Airport
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome-Small Airport
Tiffenden Airstrip-Small Airport
Tillingham Airstrip-Small Airport
West Newland Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Witherenden Airstrip-Small Airport
Wolves Hall Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Lydden

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
River Post Office
Whitfield Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lydden

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Baptist Church
Church of St Peter and St Paul
St Anthony of Pamiers
St Mary the Virgin
St Peter and St Paul

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 Lydden

What is the population of Lydden?

Lydden has a population of 688 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 120.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lydden?

Lydden has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 25.8 inches.

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