Magherafelt, United Kingdom

Northern Ireland · United Kingdom

Magherafelt is a small city in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom with a population of 9,157. Elevation: 249 ft (76 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

9,157 Population 8/sq mi density
249 ft Elevation 76 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
42.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population9,157
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain42.6 in/yr
Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Population9,157
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Coordinates54.7536°, -6.6066°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceNorthern Ireland
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation42.6 inches (1,083 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Magherafelt

Magherafelt is a small city in United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) with a population of 9,157. The city sits at an elevation of 249 feet (76 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 42.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Magherafelt

Magherafelt has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (15.4°C), the coldest is Jan (4.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 861 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.8°C / 41°F 2.6° / 6.9° 73.6
Feb 5°C / 41°F 2.4° / 7.7° 62.0
Mar 6.4°C / 44°F 3.2° / 9.6° 60.4
Apr 8.4°C / 47°F 4.7° / 12.2° 56.2
May 11.1°C / 52°F 7.1° / 15.2° 55.0
Jun 13.8°C / 57°F 10° / 17.5° 64.9
Jul 15.4°C / 60°F 11.8° / 19° 74.3
Aug 15.2°C / 59°F 11.7° / 18.6° 86.1
Sep 13.2°C / 56°F 9.9° / 16.5° 67.4
Oct 10.2°C / 50°F 7.5° / 13° 89.4
Nov 7.2°C / 45°F 4.8° / 9.5° 86.8
Dec 5.1°C / 41°F 2.9° / 7.3° 85.0
Magherafelt 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 42.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 249 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Area1,083.3 sq mi (2,805.9 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates54.7536°N, 6.6066°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.45"
Driest Month (May) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 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 M3.5 150 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 150 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in Driest
June 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in Wettest
November 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in
December 42°F (5°C) 4.4 in

Magherafelt has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 40°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and May the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Magherafelt

12 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sperrin Integrated College - - - -
Woods Primary School - - - -
Kilronan Special School - - - -
Knocknagin Primary School - - - -
Rainey Endowed School - - - -
Magherafelt High School - - - -
Holy Family Primary School - - - -
Gaelscoil an tSeanchaí - - - -
Spires Integrated Primary School - - - -
St Pius X College - - - -
Magherafelt Controlled Primary School - - - -
St Mary's Grammar School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Magherafelt

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 Magherafelt

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bellaghy Bawn
Garvagh Museum
Ranfurly House
Seamus Heaney HomePlace
Seamus Heaney Homeplace

Libraries in Magherafelt

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

Hotels in Magherafelt

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Laurel Villa

Restaurants in Magherafelt

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ballyronan Chinese Takeaway
By The Way Bistro
Sizzlers

Cafes in Magherafelt

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ground Espresso Bar
The Olive Tree
The Olive Tree

Veterinaries in Magherafelt

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Collins Vets

Bus Stations in Magherafelt

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Magherafelt Bus Station

Gas Stations in Magherafelt

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #666963734
Kenny's
Star

Shopping Malls in Magherafelt

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Meadowlane Shopping Centre

Gyms in Magherafelt

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Greenvale Leisure Centre

Golf Courses in Magherafelt

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ronan Valley Golf Course

Breweries in Magherafelt

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bloodline Brewing Company
Heaney Brewery
Our Brewery

Airports Near Magherafelt

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Belfast International AirportBFSLarge Airport
City of Derry AirportLDYMedium Airport
George Best Belfast City AirportBHDMedium Airport
Altamuskin-Small Airport
Aughrim Airstrip-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
Crossmaglen Airstrip-Small Airport
Derryogue-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 Magherafelt

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ballyronan Post Office
Desertmartin Post Office
Magherafelt Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Magherafelt

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of Our Lady of the Assumption
First Magherafelt Presbyterian Church
Lecumper Presbyterian Church
Magherafelt Baptist Church
Magherafelt Free Presbyterian Church
Magherafelt Independent Methodist Church
Reformed Baptist Church
St Comgall's Church
St John's
St Mary's Coolcalm
St. John's
St. Swithin's Church of Ireland
Union Road Presbyterian Church

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 Magherafelt

What is the population of Magherafelt?

Magherafelt has a population of 9,157 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 1,083.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Magherafelt?

Magherafelt 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 42.6 inches.

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