Mersham, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Mersham is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,479. 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

1,479 Population 276/sq mi density
230 ft Elevation 70 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
27.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population1,479
Density276/mi²
Veterans4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain27.6 in/yr
Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Population1,479
Population Density276 / sq mi
Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Coordinates51.1192°, 0.9331°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation27.6 inches (701 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mersham

Mersham is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,479. 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 40°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Mersham experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 230 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Area5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²)
Population Density276/sq mi
Coordinates51.1192°N, 0.9331°E
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.6"
27% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.07"
Driest Month (May) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 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 7 km
Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 127 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 140 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 102 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 83 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 82 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 71 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 41 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 86 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 17 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 148 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 86 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 133 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 70 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 64 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 123 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 136 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 137 km
Nov 5, 1994 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom M3.0 129 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 81 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 - 48 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m - 22 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 1.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.8 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in Driest
June 58°F (15°C) 2.0 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
August 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in Wettest
November 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in

Mersham has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.1") and May the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Mersham

7 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Willesborough Infant School - - - -
Smeeth Community Primary School - - - -
East Stour Primary School - - - -
The Caldecott School - - - -
Mersham Primary School - - - -
Willesborough Junior School - - - -
Finberry Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mersham

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Street Sounds Radio dance, disco MP3
DnB Liquified liquid dnb MP3 128 kbps
Radio Essex contemporary hits radio, pop MP3
BBC Essex - UNKNOWN
EKR Retro Rock 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Zero Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Retro Mix Radio 70s, 80s AAC+ 48 kbps
The Voice Of Doom death metal, doom metal AAC 320 kbps
Radio Jupiter adult contemporary, pop MP3 192 kbps
Majestic Jukebox Radio 60s, 70s AAC+ 16 kbps
Colin Mogagabe - MP3 128 kbps
Homemade Radio adult contemporary, blues MP3 320 kbps
Radioalfa2 classic hits MP3
NanoRadio - MP3 192 kbps
Stomp Radio - MP3 128 kbps
TGM GOSPEL RADIO gospel MP3 320 kbps
DCR104.9 FM community radio MP3 128 kbps
Hospital Radio Chelmsford - MP3 128 kbps
105.9 Academy FM (Folkestone) - AAC+ 48 kbps
GlitterBeam Italia lgbt, lgbtqia+ MP3 192 kbps
Kori The Pom Radio drum & bass, edm MP3 128 kbps
White Cliffs Radio - MP3

Museums in Mersham

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ashford Borough Museum
Brenzett Aeronautical Museum
Canterbury Roman Museum
Colonel Stephens Railway Museum
Exhibition and Model Railway
Fleur de Lis Heritage Centre
Folkestone Museum
Godmersham Heritage Centre
Grand Jury Museum
Hythe Town Museum
Kent Battle of Britain Museum
Kent Museum of Freemasonry
Lydd Town Museum
Marlowe's Ghost
Railway Museum
Romney Marsh Wartime Collection
Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway
Rye Castle Museum
Rye Castle Museum at Ypres Tower
Sittingbourne Heritage Museum
St Augustine’s Abbey
Tenterden District Museum
The Agricultural Museum
The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge
The Marlowe Kit
Whitstable Museum and Gallery
Winchelsea Corporation Museum
Woodchurch Museum

Libraries in Mersham

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Augustine House0.0
Boughton Library0.0
Canterbury Library0.0
Charing Library0.0
Cheriton Library0.0
Faversham Library0.0
Folkestone Library0.0
Folkestone Library (CURRENTLY CLOSED)0.0
Hythe Library0.0
Learning Resource Centre0.0
Lenham Library0.0
Lydd Library0.0
Lydd Library0.0
Lyminge Library0.0
New Romney0.0
Reception and LRC0.0
Resource Centre0.0
Rye Public Library0.0
Sandgate Library & Parish Council0.0
School Library0.0
Sittingbourne Library0.0
Sturry Library0.0
Swalecliffe Library0.0
Templeman Library0.0
Tenterden Library0.0
The Stanhope Centre0.0
Whitstable Library0.0
Wood Avenue Library0.0
Wye Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Mersham

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bridge Farmers Market
Kingfisher Blinds
Petticoat Lane Emporium
Rye Farmers' Market
Rye Market
The Goods Shed

Hotels in Mersham

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Premier Inn Ashford Central

Restaurants in Mersham

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant at Ashford Truckstop
The French Connection
The Secret Garden

Cafes in Mersham

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

A20 cafe
Barbara-Ann Clark
Costa
Costa
Pausa

Veterinaries in Mersham

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Milbourn Equine
Montgomery Veterinary Clinic

Gas Stations in Mersham

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

John Childs Garages
Tesco

Gyms in Mersham

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #12270318151

Breweries in Mersham

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Curious Brewing
Floc
Goody Ales
Hop Fuzz Brewery
Hopdaemon Brewery
Mad Cat Brewery
Old Dairy Brewery
Romney Marsh Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Mersham

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Ski Resorts Near Mersham

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Mersham

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
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
Barnards Farm-Small Airport
Bensons Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Berck-sur-Mer Airfield-Small Airport
Bonnington Airstrip-Small Airport
Boulogne-sur-Mer - Alprech Aerodrome-Small Airport
Bradleys Lawn Airstrip-Small Airport
Bury Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Chalksole Green Airstrip-Small Airport
Challock Airfield-Small Airport
Channel Gliding Club-Small Airport
Churchlands Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Clacton Airfield-Small Airport
Clipgate Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Damyns Hall Aerodrome-Small Airport
Egerton Airfield-Small Airport
Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Fridd Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Frinsted Airstrip-Small Airport
Gerpins Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hamilton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Harringe Court Airfield-Small Airport
Headcorn Aerodrome-Small Airport
High Easter Airfield-Small Airport
Inglenook Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Jenkins Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Laddingford Aerodrome-Small Airport
Lamberhurst 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
Napps Field Airstrip-Small Airport
Norwood Lodge Airstrip-Small Airport
Old Hay Airfield-Small Airport
Palmers Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Pent Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Rankins Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Retreat Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ripple Airstrip-Small Airport
Rochester AirportRCSSmall Airport
Romney Street Airstrip-Small Airport
South Weald Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Spilstead Farm Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Mersham

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Brabourne Lees Post Office
Mersham Post Office
Willesborough Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mersham

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
New Wells Church - Brabourne
St Mary
St Mary the Virgin
St Mary's Church
St. John Baptist Church, Mersham
St. Mary the Virgin, Willesborough
The Salvation Army
Zion

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 Mersham

What is the population of Mersham?

Mersham has a population of 1,479 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 276 people per square mile, spread across 5.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mersham?

Mersham 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 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 27.6 inches.

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