Newhaven, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Newhaven is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 12,691. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

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

12,691 Population 4,615/sq mi density
7 ft Elevation 2 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
40.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population12,691
Density4,615/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain40.5 in/yr
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Population12,691
Population Density4,615 / sq mi
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Coordinates50.7969°, 0.0555°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation40.5 inches (1,030 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.3 inches (11 cm)

About Newhaven

Newhaven is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 12,691. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Newhaven

Newhaven has an average annual temperature of 11.5°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.1°C), the coldest is Jan (5.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 845 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.1°C / 41°F -1.9° / 11.9° 69.5
Feb 6.8°C / 44°F -0.5° / 12.9° 73.1
Mar 7.5°C / 46°F 0.8° / 15.1° 65.5
Apr 9°C / 48°F 0.4° / 17.8° 38.5
May 12.4°C / 54°F 4.4° / 20.5° 44.4
Jun 15.7°C / 60°F 8.2° / 25° 66.5
Jul 17.7°C / 64°F 10.5° / 27.5° 52.7
Aug 18.1°C / 65°F 10.7° / 27° 52.2
Sep 16.2°C / 61°F 7.5° / 25.3° 70.6
Oct 13.1°C / 56°F 5.4° / 19.5° 117.1
Nov 9°C / 48°F 1.5° / 15.6° 97.5
Dec 7°C / 45°F -0.2° / 13.1° 97.7
Newhaven experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density4,615/sq mi
Coordinates50.7969°N, 0.0555°E
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.5"
7% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.74"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.0 on May 19, 2019.

Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 83 km
Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 74 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 150 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 126 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 94 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 87 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 112 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 109 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 86 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 128 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 123 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 102 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 66 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 52 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 88 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 124 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 83 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 99 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 138 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 145 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 - 112 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m - 90 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in Coldest
March 44°F (6°C) 2.5 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in

Newhaven has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 41°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Newhaven

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Harbour Primary and Nursery School - - - -
Breakwater Academy - - - -
Denton Community Primary School and Nursery - - - -
High Cliff Academy - - - -
Seahaven Academy - - - -
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Radio Stations near Newhaven

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Greatest Hits Radio 80s 80s, greatest hits AAC+ 47 kbps
Greatest Hits Radio 60s greatest hits AAC+ 48 kbps
More Radio Eastbourne hits, pop AAC+ 48 kbps
XenFM dnb, drum & bass MP3 192 kbps
Bhcr Brighton Hove Community Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Hailsham FM local radio MP3 128 kbps
TTNS eclectic, f MP3 192 kbps
West Kent Radio - MP3 170 kbps
1BTN electronic, funk MP3
Gaydio Brighton - MP3 128 kbps
Conquest Hospital Radio - MP3 160 kbps
Radio Reverb brighton, not-for-profit MP3 128 kbps
University Radio Falmer music, talk MP3 192 kbps
Power Ace Radio afrobeats, easy listening MP3 128 kbps
Radio Redhill - 100.4FM - MP3 160 kbps
TGM GOSPEL RADIO gospel MP3 320 kbps
Radio Redhill - MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Newhaven

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anne of Cleves' House
Barbican House Museum
Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum
Bluebell Railway Museum
Booth Museum of Natural History
Booth Museum of Natural History
Brighton Fishing Museum
Brighton Fishing Museum
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
Brighton Toy and Model Museum
Brighton Toy and Model Museum
British Engineerium
British Engineerium
Charleston House
Cuckfield Museum
Eastbourne heritage centre
Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum
Farleys Barn Gallery
Hove Museum
Hove Museum
Newhaven Fort
Newhaven Local & Maritime Museum
Old Police Cells Museum
Old Police Cells Museum
Polegate Windmill
Preston Manor
Preston Manor
Rottingdean Museum
Rottingdean Museum
Seaford Museum (Martello Tower 74)
Stanmer Craft Museum
Stanmer Craft Museum
SteamWorks!
The Beachy Head Story
The Tom Paine Printing Press & Press Gallery
West Blatchington Windmill
West Blatchington Windmill

Libraries in Newhaven

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aldrich Library0.0
Burgess Hill Library0.0
Carden Library0.0
Carden Library0.0
Coldean Library0.0
Coldean Library0.0
Eastbourne Library0.0
Falmer Library0.0
Hailsham Public Library0.0
Hampden Park Library0.0
Hassocks Library0.0
Haywards Heath Library, Information Centre & Registration Office0.0
Heathfield Library0.0
Hollingbury Library0.0
Hollingbury Library0.0
Hove Public Library0.0
Hurstpierpoint Library0.0
Jubilee Library0.0
Lewes Library0.0
Moulsecoomb Library0.0
Newhaven Library0.0
Newhaven Library0.0
Old Town Community Library0.0
Patcham Library0.0
Patcham Library0.0
Polegate Library0.0
Ringmer Village Library0.0
Rottingdean Library0.0
Rottingdean Library0.0
Saltdean Library0.0
Saltdean Library0.0
Seaford Library0.0
The Cowley Library0.0
The Cowley Library0.0
The Keep0.0
Uckfield Library0.0
University Library0.0
Whitehawk Library0.0
Willingdon Library0.0
Woodingdean Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Newhaven

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Department Flea Market
Department Flea Market
Florence Road Market
Florence Road Market
Hollingdean Wholefoods
Hollingdean Wholefoods
Snoopers Paradise
Snoopers Paradise
The Open Market
Upper Gardner Street Saturday Market

Hotels in Newhaven

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Premier Inn

Restaurants in Newhaven

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rustico
Sidings Bistrol

Cafes in Newhaven

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cadence Clubhouse
The Cafe - Denton
West Quay Cafe

Dentists in Newhaven

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Seahaven Dental Practice

Train Stations in Newhaven

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Newhaven Harbour
Newhaven Town

Gas Stations in Newhaven

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sainsbury's Newhaven Harbour
Tates Texaco

Golf Courses in Newhaven

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Peacehaven Golf Course

Breweries in Newhaven

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
360° Brewing Company
Abyss Brewing
Beak Brewery
BN6
Burning Sky Brewery
Gun Brewery
Hairy Dog Brewery
Harvey's Brewery
Harvey's Brewery
Lost Pier Brewing
Lost Pier Brewing
Loud Shirt Brewing Co
Loud Shirt Brewing Co
Manor Brewing Company
Manor Brewing Company
Old Tree Brewery
UnBarred Brewery & Tap Room

Stadiums & Teams in Newhaven

TeamLeagueDivision
American Express Stadium
Brighton Racecourse
Coral Brighton & Hove Greyhound Stadium
The Enclosed Ground

Ski Resorts Near Newhaven

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Newhaven

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Gatwick AirportLGWLarge Airport
London Heathrow AirportLHRLarge Airport
Brighton City AirportESHMedium Airport
London Biggin Hill AirportBQHMedium Airport
London City AirportLCYMedium Airport
Acton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Barcombe-North Airstrip-Small Airport
Baynard's Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Bognor Regis Lec Airfield-Small Airport
Bowford Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bradleys Lawn Airstrip-Small Airport
Brooklands Aerodrome-Small Airport
Chelworth House Airstrip-Small Airport
Chilsfold Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Chipstead Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Churchlands Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Crockham Hill Airfield-Small Airport
Damyns Hall Aerodrome-Small Airport
Danehill Airstrip-Small Airport
Deanland Lewes Airfield-Small Airport
Dunsfold Aerodrome-Small Airport
East Haxted Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Egerton Airfield-Small Airport
Fairoaks Airport-Small Airport
Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Folly Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Fowler's Field Airstrip-Small Airport
Fowler's Field Airstrip-Small Airport
Fridd Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Frieslands Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Frinsted Airstrip-Small Airport
Gerpins Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Goldstone Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hadfold Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Headcorn Aerodrome-Small Airport
Hickstead Airstrip-Small Airport
Hill Top Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Homefield Farm / Edenbridge Airstrip-Small Airport
Homestead Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Jackrells Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Kenley Glider Field-Small Airport
Kittyhawk Aerodrome-Small Airport
Laddingford Aerodrome-Small Airport
Lamberhurst Airstrip-Small Airport
Little Engeham Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Little Robhurst Airstrip-Small Airport
Lukesfield Airstrip-Small Airport
OaklandS Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Old Hay Airfield-Small Airport
Old Mill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Newhaven

6 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Brighton Laser Clinic
Brighton Station Health Centre
Equilibrium Therapy Clinic
Sk:n
Stanford Medical Centre
Urgent Care Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Newhaven

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of the Sacred Heart
Elim Pentecostal Church
Newhaven Baptist Church
St John the Evangelist
St Leonard's
St Mary
St Michael's

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 Newhaven

What is the population of Newhaven?

Newhaven has a population of 12,691 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 4,615 people per square mile, spread across 2.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Newhaven?

Newhaven has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 40.5 inches, with 4.3 inches of snow.

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