Masham, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Masham is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,112. Elevation: 285 ft (87 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

1,112 Population 423/sq mi density
285 ft Elevation 87 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
42.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Masham

Masham

Masham is a market town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England. It had a population of 1,205 at the 2011 census.

People

Population1,112
Density423/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain42.8 in/yr
Elevation285 ft (87 m)
Population1,112
Population Density423 / sq mi
Elevation285 ft (87 m)
Coordinates54.2227°, -1.6572°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation42.8 inches (1,086 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.6 inches (19 cm)

About Masham

Masham is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,112. The city sits at an elevation of 285 feet (87 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Masham

Masham has an average annual temperature of 9.6°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.2°C), the coldest is Jan (4.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 654 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.2°C / 40°F 1.7° / 6.7° 53.2
Feb 4.6°C / 40°F 1.5° / 7.7° 43.7
Mar 6.3°C / 43°F 2.5° / 10.1° 38.7
Apr 8.3°C / 47°F 3.8° / 12.8° 47.5
May 11.2°C / 52°F 6.5° / 15.8° 42.7
Jun 14°C / 57°F 9.5° / 18.5° 61.1
Jul 16.2°C / 61°F 11.6° / 20.9° 56.4
Aug 15.9°C / 61°F 11.4° / 20.4° 65.2
Sep 13.6°C / 56°F 9.3° / 17.8° 58.0
Oct 10.2°C / 50°F 6.7° / 13.7° 65.6
Nov 6.7°C / 44°F 3.8° / 9.6° 62.1
Dec 4.2°C / 40°F 1.6° / 6.8° 60.1
Masham experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 285 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation285 ft (87 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density423/sq mi
Coordinates54.2227°N, 1.6572°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.8"
13% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 7.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.64"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 126 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 91 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 122 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 89 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 89 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 86 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 6 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 125 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 89 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 76 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 89 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 143 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 93 km
Oct 2, 1999 5 km SSW of Cheadle, United Kingdom M3.2 145 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 120 km
Apr 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Middle Rasen, United Kingdom M3.1 129 km
Oct 29, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M3.1 90 km
Oct 7, 1998 3 km ESE of Ulceby, United Kingdom M3.1 113 km
Apr 11, 2009 5 km ENE of Goxhill, United Kingdom M3.0 110 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.6 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.1 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
May 51°F (10°C) 2.0 in
June 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
August 60°F (15°C) 2.5 in Warmest
September 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.6 in Wettest

Masham has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Masham

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School - - - -
Masham CE Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Masham

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Leeds Student Radio student radio MP3 192 kbps
News Radio UK information, news AAC
ARP Radio dub, dub techno MP3 320 kbps
Aycliffe Radio local radio MP3 128 kbps
CVFM - MP3 320 kbps
Phoenix Radio 2000s, 2010s MP3 192 kbps
Harrogate Hospital Radio classic hits, hospital radio MP3
HearMe - trance trance MP3
Hear Me - top pop pop, pop music MP3
HWD Hospital Radio - AAC+ 112 kbps
Kearney FM community radio, local news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Stitch hospital radio MP3 128 kbps
Prince Bishops Hospital Radio - AAC 48 kbps

Museums in Masham

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Green Howards Museum
Mother Shipton's Museum and Gift Shop
Nidderdale Museum
Richmond Castle Museum
Richmondshire Museum
Ripon Prison and Police Museum
The Courthouse Museum
The Royal Pump Room Museum
Tudor Courthouse Museum
Workhouse Museum

Libraries in Masham

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bedale Hall0.0
Bilton and Woodfield Community Library0.0
Catterick Community Library0.0
Colburn Library0.0
Harrogate Library0.0
Knaresborough Library0.0
Mashamshire Community Library0.0
Northallerton Library0.0
Ripon Library0.0
Starbeck Community Library0.0
Thornborough Hall0.0

Farmers Markets in Masham

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Masham Market
Pateley Livestock Market

Hotels in Masham

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bay Horse
King's Head Hotel
Swinton Bivouac
Swinton Park
The White Bear

Restaurants in Masham

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Old Station Yard
Where There’s Smoke

Cafes in Masham

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bistro Cafe
Bordar House Teas
Johnny Baghdad's Cafe on The Square
Johnny Baghdad's Cafe on The Square

Monuments in Masham

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Market Cross
Saxon Cross

Veterinaries in Masham

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Yoredale Vets

Gas Stations in Masham

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wensleydale Garage

Golf Courses in Masham

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Masham Golf Course

Breweries in Masham

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bayonet Brewing
Black Sheep Brewery
Daleside Brewery
Harrogate Brewing Company
Live Brewing Co
Pennine Brewing Co
Richmond Brewery shop
Roosters
Theakston Brewery
Turning Point Brew Co
Wensleydale Brewery

Airports Near Masham

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Leeds Bradford AirportLBALarge Airport
Leeds East Airport-Medium Airport
RAF Leeming-Medium Airport
RAF Topcliffe-Medium Airport
Teesside International AirportMMEMedium Airport
Acaster Malbis Airstrip-Small Airport
Askern Airfield-Small Airport
Bagby Thirsk Airfield-Small Airport
Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield-Small Airport
Birchwood Lodge Airstrip-Small Airport
Birds Edge Airstrip-Small Airport
Boon Hill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Breighton Airfield-Small Airport
Bridge Cottage Airstrip-Small Airport
Burn Airfield-Small Airport
Bywell Airfield-Small Airport
Cliffe Airstrip-Small Airport
Croft Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Crosland Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Currock Hill Glider Field-Small Airport
Dishforth Village Airfield-Small Airport
Elvington Airfield-Small Airport
Felixkirk Airstrip-Small Airport
Finningley Village Airstrip-Small Airport
Fishburn Airfield-Small Airport
Garforth Airstrip-Small Airport
Gilrudding Grange Airstrip-Small Airport
Greenhills Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster Airfield-Small Airport
High Flats Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hutton Grange Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lartington Moor Airstrip-Small Airport
Loadman Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lodge Field House Airstrip-Small Airport
Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
North Rigton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Oxenhope Airfield-Small Airport
Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Peterlee Airfield-Small Airport
Ravensworth Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Redmoor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Rufforth East Airfield-Small Airport
Rufforth West Airfield-Small Airport
Sherburn-in-Elmet Airfield-Small Airport
Spite Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Staindrop Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Throstle Nest Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Walton Wood Airfield-Small Airport
Wathstones Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Masham

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Mobile Post Office
West Tanfield Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Masham

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Masham Methodist Church
Saint Mary's Parish Church
St Michael, Well
St Nicholas, West Tanfield
St Paul's Church
West Tanfield Methodist 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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What is the population of Masham?

Masham has a population of 1,112 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 423 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Masham?

Masham has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 42.8 inches, with 7.6 inches of snow.

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