Methwold, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Methwold is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,722. Elevation: 59 ft (18 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

1,722 Population 91/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
25.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population1,722
Density91/mi²
Veterans5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain25.1 in/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Population1,722
Population Density91 / sq mi
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Coordinates52.5233°, 0.5540°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation25.1 inches (638 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Methwold

Methwold is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,722. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Methwold experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below United Kingdom avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area19.0 sq mi (49.1 km²)
Population Density91/sq mi
Coordinates52.5233°N, 0.5540°E
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.1"
34% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.52"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 9, 2018.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 114 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 26 km
Aug 6, 2015 59 km ENE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M4.2 130 km
May 16, 1998 45 km ENE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M4.2 123 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 102 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 145 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 146 km
Dec 21, 2000 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom M4.0 104 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 149 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 130 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 89 km
May 2, 1995 51 km NE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M3.7 126 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 149 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 134 km
Sep 20, 1994 55 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.6 125 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 90 km
Sep 27, 2003 North Sea M3.5 146 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 46 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 87 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 53°F (11°C) 1.8 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.4 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in

Methwold has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Methwold

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Iceni Academy Methwold - - - -
Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Methwold

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
The Mix Radio 80s 1980s, 80s MP3 256 kbps
Cam FM 97.2 - MP3
BIG BARN RADIO pop MP3 128 kbps
Cambridge Radio jazz, pop MP3 128 kbps
HearMe - Love songs love songs MP3
Hospital Radio Colchester - MP3
Heart Cambridge 103.0 hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
LoversRockRadio - MP3 192 kbps
Radio West Norfolk - MP3 160 kbps
KL1 Radio 60s to 90s MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Methwold

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Adams Heritage Centre
Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life
Brandon Heritage Centre
Charles Burrell Museum
Dad's Army Museum
Discover Downham Heritage
Grimes Grave's Visitor Centre
In the Footsteps of Thomas Paine
Mildenhall Museum
Narborough Museum & Heritage Centre
North Runcton Art Gallery Museum
Prickwillow Museum
St George's Guildhall
Stories of Lynn
Swaffham Heritage
The Lynn Museum
True's Yard Fisherfolk Museum
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Museum

Libraries in Methwold

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Brandon Library0.0
Burwell Library0.0
Downham Market Library0.0
Gaywood Library0.0
King's Lynn Library0.0
Lakenheath Library0.0
Liberty Library0.0
Littleport Library0.0
Marham Community Library0.0
Mildenhall Library0.0
RAF Mildenhall Library0.0
Soham Library0.0
Swaffham Library0.0
Thetford Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Methwold

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Downham Market
Market Hill
Swaffham Market
Thetford Market

Zoos in Methwold

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cherry Treee Farm

Breweries in Methwold

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Anchor Brewery
Biochemist Bbrewery
Brewshed
Dojima Sake Brewery
Downham Cider and Tap Room
Elveden Brewery
Iceni Brewery
Steam-Shed Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Methwold

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Airports Near Methwold

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Stansted AirportSTNLarge Airport
Cambridge City AirportCBGMedium Airport
Norwich AirportNWIMedium Airport
RAF ConingsbyQCYMedium Airport
RAF HoningtonBEQMedium Airport
RAF LakenheathLKZMedium Airport
RAF MarhamKNFMedium Airport
RAF MildenhallMHZMedium Airport
Wattisham Airfield-Medium Airport
(Duplicete)East Kirkby Airfield-Small Airport
Andrewsfield Aerodrome-Small Airport
Armshold Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ashley's Field Airstrip-Small Airport
Audley End Airfield-Small Airport
Barnfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bedwell Hey Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Benington Airfield-Small Airport
Blooms Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Blue Tile Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Boston Aerodrome-Small Airport
Boughton North Airfield-Small Airport
Brickwall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Broadmarsh Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brown Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Burnham Airstrip-Small Airport
Bury Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Chatteris Airfield-Small Airport
Clacton Airfield-Small Airport
Clees Hall Airstrip-Small Airport
Coldharbour Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Cottered Airstrip-Small Airport
Cowbit Airstrip-Small Airport
Croft Airstrip-Small Airport
Crosbie Field UL-Small Airport
Crowfield Airfield-Small Airport
Crowland Glider Field-Small Airport
Cuckoo Tye Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Debach Airfield-Small Airport
Duxford Aerodrome-Small Airport
Earls Colne Airfield-Small Airport
East Kirkby Airfield-Small Airport
East Winch Airstrip-Small Airport
Elmsett Airfield-Small Airport
Exning Airstrip-Small Airport
Felthorpe Airfield-Small Airport
Fen End Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Fenland Airfield-Small Airport
Fir Grove Airstrip-Small Airport
Fowlmere Airfield-Small Airport
Foxburrow Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Methwold

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Methwold Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Methwold

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint George's 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 Methwold

What is the population of Methwold?

Methwold has a population of 1,722 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 91 people per square mile, spread across 19.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Methwold?

Methwold has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 25.1 inches.

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