Murton, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Murton is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 7,240. Elevation: 436 ft (133 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

7,240 Population 8/sq mi density
436 ft Elevation 133 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
38.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population7,240
Density8/mi²
Veterans5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain38.6 in/yr
Elevation436 ft (133 m)
Population7,240
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation436 ft (133 m)
Coordinates54.8181°, -1.3904°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation38.6 inches (981 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.5 inches (11 cm)

About Murton

Murton is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 7,240. The city sits at an elevation of 436 feet (133 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Murton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 436 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation436 ft (133 m)
Area937.5 sq mi (2,428.0 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates54.8181°N, 1.3904°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.6"
2% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.99"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 148 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 128 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 74 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 145 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 112 km
Jul 5, 2004 5 km WNW of Lund, United Kingdom M3.0 111 km
Apr 11, 2009 5 km ENE of Goxhill, United Kingdom M3.0 146 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 147 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 27 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 91 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in Coldest
March 42°F (5°C) 2.4 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 58°F (15°C) 2.7 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in Wettest
December 40°F (5°C) 2.9 in

Murton has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Murton

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ribbon Academy - - - -
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Murton

21 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Dance Revolution - MP3 192 kbps
Aycliffe Radio local radio MP3 128 kbps
NUFC Talk Radio football, soccer MP3 96 kbps
Amazing Radio UK electronica, hip hop MP3 128 kbps
Spark FM - MP3 320 kbps
First radio bounce northeast club dance AAC
Zetland FM pop MP3 128 kbps
CVFM - MP3 320 kbps
Prince Bishops Hospital Radio - AAC 48 kbps
frisk radio groove northeast groove AAC
Amazing Radio electronica, hip hop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Hartlepool - MP3 64 kbps
Amazing Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Stitch hospital radio MP3 128 kbps
Smooth Tyne & Wear easy listening, newcastle MP3 128 kbps
Kearney FM community radio, local news MP3 128 kbps
Frisk radio bounce northeast bounce AAC
Frisk Radio - AAC
Pride Radio (US) iheartradio, pride AAC 24 kbps
Radio Northumberland - MP3 128 kbps
Lionheart Radio community, community radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Murton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anglo-Saxon Farm and Village
Arbeia Roman Fort Museum
Aycliffe and District Bus Preservation Society
Bede Museum
Bowes Railway
Centre for Life
Charge!
Discovery Museum
Durham Cathedral Museum
Durham Mining Museum
Durham Museum Pop-Up Shop
East Durham Heritage and Lifeboat Centre
Fans Museum
Fulwell Windmill visitor centre
Great North Museum: Hancock
Heugh Battery Museum
Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildon
Mining Institute
Museum of Hartlepool
Newcastle Castle
North East Land, Sea and Air Museums
Old Lowlight Heritage Centre
Oriental Museum
Platform Arts
Ryhope Engines Museum
Segedunum
Souter Lighthouse
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
Stephenson Railway Museum
Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens
The Black Gate
The Donnison School
The Story
Tithe Barn
Transporter Bridge Visitor Centre
Washington F Pit Museum
Washington Old Hall
Watch House Museum
Wheatley Hill Heritage Centre

Libraries in Murton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archives and Special Collections Library0.0
Barker Research Library0.0
Battle Hill Library0.0
Battle Hill Library0.0
Belmont Library0.0
Bill Bryson Library0.0
Billingham Library0.0
Birtley Library0.0
Birtley Library0.0
Bishop Cosin's Library0.0
Blackhall Library0.0
Boldon Lane Community Library0.0
Bowburn Library0.0
Brandon Library0.0
Bunny Hill Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Chester-le-Street Library0.0
Chilton Library0.0
City Library0.0
Cleadon Park Library0.0
Cullercoats Library0.0
Durham Clayport Library0.0
Easington Colliery Library0.0
Easington Lane Library0.0
East Boldon Library0.0
East End Library0.0
East End Library And Customer Hub0.0
Felling Library0.0
Felling Library0.0
Ferryhill Library0.0
Forest Hall Library0.0
Fulwell Community Library0.0
Gateshead Central Library0.0
Gateshead Central Library0.0
Gosforth Library, Learning Centre And Customer Information Zone0.0
Hartlepool Central Library0.0
Hetton Centre Library0.0
High Heaton Library0.0
Horden Library0.0
Houghton-le-Spring Library And Learning Centre0.0
Howdon Library & Family Learning Centre0.0
Jarrow Library0.0
Jesmond Library0.0
John Wille Sams Centre0.0
John Wille Sams Centre0.0
Kayll Road Library0.0
Leam Lane Library0.0
Leam Lane Library0.0
Lit & Phil0.0
Lobley Hill Library0.0
Lobley Hill Library0.0
Low Fell Library0.0
Lowe Library0.0
Middlesbrough Central Library0.0
Monkseaton Library0.0
Multilingual Library0.0
Newcastle College Library0.0
Newton Aycliffe Library0.0
Newton Hall Library0.0
North Shields Library0.0
Northumbria University Library0.0
Norton Library0.0
Oxford Centre0.0
Palace Green Library0.0
Pelaw Library0.0
Pelton Library0.0
Peterlee Library0.0
Philip Robinson Library0.0
Seaham Library0.0
Sedgefield Library0.0
Shiremoor Library0.0
St John's College Learning Resource Centre0.0
St Peter's Library0.0
St. Peter's Library0.0
The Murray Library0.0
The Old Library0.0
The Word0.0
Thornley Library0.0
Throston Grange Library0.0
Victor Watts Library0.0
Walker Library0.0
Walker Library0.0
Walker Library0.0
Wallsend Library0.0
Wallsend Library0.0
Washington Library0.0
Washington Library0.0
Whitburn Library0.0
Whitley Bay Library0.0
Wideopen Library0.0
Wynyard Road Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Murton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
2nd-Hand Central
Billingham Market
Durham Indoor Market
Grainger Market
Jackie White's Market
Jacky White's Market
Jesmond Food Market
Jesmond Food Market
Newcastle Farmers' Market
Newcastle Farmers' Market
North Ormesby Market
Quayside Market
Quayside Market
Seaham Car Boot Sale
South Shields Market

Restaurants in Murton

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eighteen38
Zapatista

Cafes in Murton

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Costa
Etto

Cinemas in Murton

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cineworld

Gas Stations in Murton

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #1151622553
GB #941807717

Breweries in Murton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Anarchy Brewery and Taproom
Brinkburn Street Brewery
Brinkburn Street Brewery
Hill Island Brewery
Hopper House Brew Farm
Leamside Brewery
Maxim Brewery
Mordue Brewery
Mordue Brewery
S43 Brewery
Three Kings Brewery
Two By Two Brewing
Two By Two Brewing
Tyne Bank Brewery
Vaux Brewery
Wylam Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Murton

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Airports Near Murton

41 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle International AirportNCLLarge Airport
RAF Leeming-Medium Airport
RAF Topcliffe-Medium Airport
Teesside International AirportMMEMedium Airport
Athey's Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Bagby Thirsk Airfield-Small Airport
Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield-Small Airport
Boon Hill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bywell Airfield-Small Airport
Causey Park Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Charlton Mires Airstrip-Small Airport
Croft Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Currock Hill Glider Field-Small Airport
Dishforth Village Airfield-Small Airport
Druridge Bay Airstrip-Small Airport
Eshott Airfield-Small Airport
Ewesley Airstrip-Small Airport
Felixkirk Airstrip-Small Airport
Fishburn Airfield-Small Airport
Greenhills Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
High Flats Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hutton Grange Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lartington Moor Airstrip-Small Airport
Lodge Field House Airstrip-Small Airport
Low Moor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Newgate Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Newton-on-Rawcliffe Airstrip-Small Airport
Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Peterlee Airfield-Small Airport
Ravensworth Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Selby House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Settrington Airstrip-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
Wathstones Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Wombleton Airfield-Small Airport
Woodhouse Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Yearby Airstrip-Small Airport
Yorkshire Gliding Club-Small Airport

Post Offices in Murton

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Murton Post Office

Treatment Centers in Murton

13 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Actice Chiropract Centre
Clarendon
Geoffrey Rhodes Centre
Hebburn Health Centre
Monkton Hall
NumiScan
Optimax
Rose Lodge
The Cradlewell Clinic
The Dow clinic
The Harley Medical Group
Traditional Chinese Treatment Centre
Transform Cosmetic Surgery Group

Churches & Religious Organizations in Murton

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holy Trinity
Independent Methodist Church
Salvation Army, Murton
St. Andrew's
St. Joseph
St. Paul's Methodist Church

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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UFO Sightings Near Murton

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Murton.

Name Year Description
Murton (uk/england) 2008 Ufo seen on A19 road in uk near murton

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 Murton

What is the population of Murton?

Murton has a population of 7,240 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 937.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Murton?

Murton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 38.6 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.

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