Mevagissey, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Mevagissey is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,160. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

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

2,160 Population
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
39.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Mevagissey

Mevagissey

Mevagissey is a village, fishing port and civil parish in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. The village is approximately five miles (8 km) south of St Austell. At the 2021 census the population of the parish was 2,160 and the population of the built up area was 1,749.

People

Population2,160
Veterans6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain39.5 in/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population2,160
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates50.2732°, -4.7917°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation39.5 inches (1,003 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mevagissey

Mevagissey is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,160. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Mevagissey experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below United Kingdom avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates50.2732°N, 4.7917°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.5"
4% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Feb 20, 2014.

Nov 10, 1996 19 km S of St Just, United Kingdom M4.1 70 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 129 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 81 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 78 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 149 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 117 km
Jan 19, 2001 53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M3.2 83 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 97 km
Feb 8, 1998 18 km SW of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.9 61 km
Sep 5, 1999 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom M2.9 60 km
Mar 23, 2008 38 km NW of St Just, United Kingdom M2.8 89 km
May 31, 1998 38 km WNW of Northam, United Kingdom M2.8 102 km
Jun 16, 1991 17 km SSW of Wembury, United Kingdom M2.8 44 km
Apr 2, 2000 33 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.7 66 km
Jun 23, 2011 4 km WSW of Bovey Tracey, United Kingdom M2.7 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2011 PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND Avalanche 0.4 m - 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.5 in
February 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
April 47°F (9°C) 2.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in
October 53°F (12°C) 4.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in
December 46°F (8°C) 4.9 in Wettest

Mevagissey has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 43°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Mevagissey

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mevagissey CP School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mevagissey

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Chaos Radio (FR) music MP3 320 kbps
The Source FM classical, community radio MP3 110 kbps

Museums in Mevagissey

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bodmin Jail
Bodmin Keep
Bodmin Town Museum
Discovering42
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry Museum
Fowey Town Museum
Heritage Centre
Lostwithiel Museum
Mevagissey Museum
Shipwreck Treasure Museum
St columb Major Smallseum
The Core
Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Libraries in Mevagissey

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bodmin Library and Information Service0.0
Lostwithiel Library0.0
Par Library0.0
St Austell Library0.0
St Columb Library0.0
Wadebridge Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Mevagissey

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Lostwithiel Produce Market
Par Market

Hotels in Mevagissey

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tregorran Guest House
Trevalsa Court

Restaurants in Mevagissey

10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alvorada
Alvorada
Blue
Heligan Kitchen
Hubbox
Mevagissey Spice
Roovrays Restaurant
Salamander
The Nutty Duck
The Sharksfin

Cafes in Mevagissey

13 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Central Cafe
Cobweb's Tea Shop
Cofro
Country Kitchen
Lighthouse Cafe
Number Five
She Sells
Steward’s House Café
Tea on the Quay
Teacup Tearoom
The Cake hole
The Cove
The Shack at Porthmellon

Breweries in Mevagissey

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Atlantic Brewery & Distillery
Castle Brewery
Fowey Valley Cidery & Distillery
Gould Ciders & Perries
Harbour Brewing Co
Haye Farm Cider
St Austell Brewery
The Bearded Brewery
The Wasted Apple Co
Tremethick Brewery

Airports Near Mevagissey

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cornwall Airport NewquayNQYMedium Airport
RNAS Culdrose-Medium Airport
Belle Vue Airfield-Small Airport
Bodmin Airfield-Small Airport
Bonnallack Airstrip-Small Airport
Brent Tor Glider Field-Small Airport
Gorrel Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Perranporth Airfield-Small Airport
Polpidnick Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Porthtowan Airfield-Small Airport
Predannack Airfield-Small Airport
RAF Davidstow Moor-Small Airport
Roche Barton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
St Mellion Airstrip-Small Airport
Tempest Airstrip-Small Airport
Tinnel Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Truro Aerodrome-Small Airport
Westover Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Mevagissey

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Mevagissey Post Office
Pentewan Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mevagissey

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints
All Saints
cemetery chapel
St Andrew's Church
St Peter

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 Mevagissey?

Mevagissey has a population of 2,160 residents and is located in United Kingdom..

What is the weather like in Mevagissey?

Mevagissey has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 39.5 inches.

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