Maghera, United Kingdom

Northern Ireland · United Kingdom

Maghera is a small town in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom with a population of 4,085. Elevation: 243 ft (74 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).

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

4,085 Population 4/sq mi density
243 ft Elevation 74 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 9°C
57.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Maghera

Maghera

Maghera is a small town at the foot of the Glenshane Pass in Northern Ireland. Its population was 4,235 in the 2021 census. Formerly in the barony of Loughinsholin within the historic County Londonderry, it is today in the local-government district of Mid-Ulster.

People

Population4,085
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)
Rain57.4 in/yr
Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Population4,085
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Coordinates54.8439°, -6.6715°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceNorthern Ireland
Average Temperature47°F (9°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation57.4 inches (1,459 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Maghera

Maghera is a small town in United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) with a population of 4,085. The city sits at an elevation of 243 feet (74 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Maghera experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 243 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average47.4°F
12% below United Kingdom avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Area1,083.3 sq mi (2,805.9 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates54.8439°N, 6.6715°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.4"
51% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.10"
Driest Month (May) 3.27"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Nov 1, 2017.

May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 141 km
Jan 26, 1990 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M3.0 141 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 141 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 6.1 in Coldest, Wettest
February 40°F (4°C) 4.7 in
March 42°F (5°C) 4.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
May 49°F (10°C) 3.3 in Driest
June 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
July 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 4.6 in
September 53°F (12°C) 5.0 in
October 49°F (9°C) 6.0 in
November 43°F (6°C) 6.1 in
December 41°F (5°C) 6.1 in

Maghera has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 39°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and May the driest (3.3").

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Schools in Maghera

8 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Mary's Primary School Glenview - - - -
St. John's Primary School - - - -
St Brigid's Primary School - - - -
St Brigid's Primary School, Tirkane - - - -
Ampertaine Primary School - - - -
Maghera Primary School - - - -
St Patrick's Primary School (Glen) - - - -
St Patrick's College - - - -
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Radio Stations near Maghera

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BFBS Northern Ireland (IE) - AAC+ 64 kbps
SVETUR - MP3 128 kbps
Svetur (IE) - AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in Maghera

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ballymoney Museum
Bellaghy Bawn
Garvagh Museum
Seamus Heaney HomePlace
Seamus Heaney Homeplace

Libraries in Maghera

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ballymoney Library0.0
Cookstown Library0.0
Draperstown Library0.0
Garvagh Library0.0
Kilrea Library0.0
Maghera Library0.0
Magherafelt Library0.0
Portglenone Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Maghera

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Castlecroft Square

Hotels in Maghera

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ardara Country House
Walsh's Hotel

Restaurants in Maghera

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Friel’s Bar & Restaurant

Cinemas in Maghera

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Movie House

Castles in Maghera

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ardara Country House

Gas Stations in Maghera

9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bradleys
Day-Today
GB #1290210333
GB #1587385964
GB #1587385971
GB #802726653
Glen Road Service Station
Gort Service Station
Texaco

Banks in Maghera

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Ireland
Danske Bank
Ulster Bank

Gyms in Maghera

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #1092846656
Slaughtneil Gym

Golf Courses in Maghera

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tobermore Golf Centre

Breweries in Maghera

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bloodline Brewing Company
Heaney Brewery

Airports Near Maghera

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Belfast International AirportBFSLarge Airport
City of Derry AirportLDYMedium Airport
Altamuskin-Small Airport
Bellarena Airfield-Small Airport
Blackhill Airstrip-Small Airport
Carrickmore Airstrip-Small Airport
Castlerock Airstrip-Small Airport
Causeway Airfield-Small Airport
Coalisland Airstrip-Small Airport
Donnydeade Airstrip-Small Airport
Dungannon Airstrip-Small Airport
Dunnamanagh Airstrip-Small Airport
Dunnyvadden Airstrip-Small Airport
Mayobridge Airstrip-Small Airport
Mullaglass-Small Airport
Newry private Airstrip-Small Airport
Plains Airstrip-Small Airport
Rathfriland Airstrip-Small Airport
Redrock Airstrip-Small Airport
Slemish Airfield-Small Airport
Slieve Croob Airfield-Small Airport
Tandragee Airstrip-Small Airport
Tarsan Lane Microlights-Small Airport
The Moy Airstrip-Small Airport
Wild Geese Skydive Centre-Small Airport
Woodview Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Maghera

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Fallaghloon Post Office
Maghera Post Office
Mayogall Post Office
Swatragh Post Office
Tirkane Post Office

Treatment Centers in Maghera

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Roddens

Churches & Religious Organizations in Maghera

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Culnady Presbyterian Church
Knockloughrim Presbyterian Church
Maghera Presbyterian Church
Parish of Granaghan
St Lurach
St Mary's
St Mary’s, Maghera
St Patricks RC Church, Glen

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Maghera

2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Maghera.

Name Description
Altkeeran Waterfall
Grillagh Waterfall Height: 5

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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What is the population of Maghera?

Maghera has a population of 4,085 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 1,083.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Maghera?

Maghera has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 57.4 inches.

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