Lynton, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Lynton is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,157. Elevation: 610 ft (186 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

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

1,157 Population 2/sq mi density
610 ft Elevation 186 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
52.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population1,157
Density2/mi²
Veterans5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain52.3 in/yr
Elevation610 ft (186 m)
Population1,157
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation610 ft (186 m)
Coordinates51.2297°, -3.8413°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation52.3 inches (1,328 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lynton

Lynton is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,157. The city sits at an elevation of 610 feet (186 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Lynton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 610 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation610 ft (186 m)
Area483.8 sq mi (1,252.9 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates51.2297°N, 3.8413°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.3"
38% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.06"
Driest Month (May) 2.95"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 134 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 71 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 55 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 27 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 64 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 62 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 139 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 30 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 62 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 149 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 66 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 57 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 65 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 80 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 62 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 43 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 128 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 68 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 87 km
Sep 17, 1993 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom M3.2 132 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 - 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 5.9 in
February 40°F (4°C) 4.1 in Coldest
March 42°F (6°C) 4.2 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
May 51°F (10°C) 3.0 in Driest
June 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
September 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 5.3 in
November 45°F (7°C) 6.1 in Wettest
December 42°F (6°C) 6.1 in

Lynton has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 40°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.1") and May the driest (3.0").

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Schools in Lynton

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lynton Church of England Primary School - - - -
Parracombe Church of England Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Lynton

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Celtica Radio - MP3 128 kbps
XL:UK Radio afrobeat, asian urban hits MP3 192 kbps
Easy 50s - MP3
Mechanical Music Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Nation 60s - MP3 128 kbps
Nation Love - AAC+ 47 kbps
RustRadio metal MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Lynton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Carriage House
Cobbaton Combat Museum
Combe Martin Museum
Dovery Manor Museum
Lynmouth Flood Memorial Hall
Lynton and Exmoor Museum
Lynton Toy Museum & Shop
Museum of Barnstaple & North Devon
Porthcawl Museum
South Molton Museum
St Anne's Chapel
The Glen Lyn Gorge
The Oily

Libraries in Lynton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Combe Martin Library0.0
Lynton Library0.0
North Devon Library & Record Office0.0
Porlock Community Library0.0
Porthcawl Library0.0
South Molton Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Lynton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Pannier Market
South Molton Panier Market

Hotels in Lynton

14 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bath Hotel
Castle Hill Guest House
Chough's Nest
Fairholme Hotel
Heatherville Hotel
Heddons Gate Hotel.
Hunter's Inn
North Walk House
Shelley's
St Vincent Guest House
The Bath Hotel
The North Cliff Hotel
The Old Rectory Hotel
Valley of Rocks Hotel

Restaurants in Lynton

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coffee Mill
Hunter's Inn
Number Ten
The Oak Room
The Old Bank
The Sandrock
The Vanilla Pod

Cafes in Lynton

21 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Captain's House
Charlie Friday’s Cafe & Bistro
Cliff Top Cafe
Horizon Coffee Company
Lee Abbey Tea Cottage
Lyndale Tea Rooms
Lynmouth bay café
Mother Meldrun's
No. 1 Lynton
North Coast Café
Smiths Coffee House
Station Cafe
The Bake House
The Bake House Café & Takeaway
The Buttery
The Coffee Mill
The Exmoor Escape
The Old Coach House
The Pavilion
Villa Spaldi
Watersmeet Tea Room

Cinemas in Lynton

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lynton Cinema

Clinics in Lynton

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lynton Health Centre

Train Stations in Lynton

4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Killington Lane
Lynmouth Bay
Lynton Village
Woody Bay

Gas Stations in Lynton

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barbrook Service Station

Stadiums & Teams in Lynton

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Airports Near Lynton

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cardiff International AirportCWLLarge Airport
Exeter International AirportEXTMedium Airport
MOD St Athan-Medium Airport
Royal Marines Base Chivenor-Medium Airport
Swansea AirportSWSMedium Airport
Belle Vue Airfield-Small Airport
Branscombe Airfield-Small Airport
Brent Tor Glider Field-Small Airport
Brookside Farm Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Coetir Bach Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Dunkeswell Airfield-Small Airport
Eaglescott Airfield-Small Airport
Eggesford Airfield-Small Airport
Farway Common Airfield-Small Airport
Glebe Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Gorrel Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Heywood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
North Hill Glider Field-Small Airport
Old Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Pembrey West Wales Airport-Small Airport
Rhigos Airstrip-Small Airport
Stoodleigh Barton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Watchford Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Well Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Westacott Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Westover Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Lynton

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Lynton Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lynton

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christ Church
Church of the Most Holy Saviour
Lee Abbey Christian Conference, Retreat and Holiday Centre
Living Waters Lynton United Reformed Church
Saint Mary the Virgin
St Bartholemew's
St Brendan's Church
St John The Baptist
St John the Evangelist Countisbury
St Martin's
St Petrock

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 Lynton

What is the population of Lynton?

Lynton has a population of 1,157 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 483.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lynton?

Lynton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 52.3 inches.

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