Newquay, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Newquay is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 23,626. Elevation: 102 ft (31 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

23,626 Population
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
39.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population23,626
Veterans6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain39.0 in/yr
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Population23,626
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Coordinates50.4156°, -5.0732°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation39.0 inches (991 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Newquay

Newquay is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 23,626. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 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 39.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Newquay

Newquay has an average annual temperature of 11.1°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (16.1°C), the coldest is Feb (6.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1077 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.1°C / 45°F 5.2° / 9° 120.8
Feb 6.9°C / 44°F 4.8° / 9° 94.8
Mar 7.8°C / 46°F 5.5° / 10.1° 71.9
Apr 9.3°C / 49°F 6.6° / 12° 72.7
May 11.6°C / 53°F 8.8° / 14.5° 61.2
Jun 14°C / 57°F 11.2° / 16.8° 62.7
Jul 15.9°C / 61°F 13.2° / 18.6° 69.8
Aug 16.1°C / 61°F 13.3° / 18.9° 78.6
Sep 14.7°C / 58°F 12° / 17.4° 77.6
Oct 12.3°C / 54°F 10.1° / 14.5° 111.2
Nov 9.6°C / 49°F 7.6° / 11.6° 129.9
Dec 7.8°C / 46°F 6° / 9.6° 126.0
Newquay 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 39.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below United Kingdom avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Coordinates50.4156°N, 5.0732°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 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 65 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 123 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 70 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 103 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 125 km
Jan 19, 2001 53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M3.2 96 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 114 km
Feb 8, 1998 18 km SW of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.9 62 km
Sep 5, 1999 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom M2.9 84 km
Mar 23, 2008 38 km NW of St Just, United Kingdom M2.8 69 km
May 31, 1998 38 km WNW of Northam, United Kingdom M2.8 90 km
Jun 16, 1991 17 km SSW of Wembury, United Kingdom M2.8 68 km
Apr 2, 2000 33 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.7 77 km
Jun 23, 2011 4 km WSW of Bovey Tracey, United Kingdom M2.7 96 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 - 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.6 in Wettest
February 44°F (6°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
May 53°F (11°C) 2.2 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in
October 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.6 in
December 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in

Newquay has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 44°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Newquay

7 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Trenance Learning Academy - - - -
St Columb Minor Academy - - - -
Treviglas Academy - - - -
Newquay Junior Academy - - - -
Newquay Tretherras - - - -
The Bishops CofE Learning Academy - - - -
Nansledan School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Newquay

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 Newquay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Blue Hills Tin Streams
East Pool Mine
Enys Gardens
Heritage Centre
King Edward Mine
Michell's Engine House
Moseley Heritage Museum
Padstow Museum
Padstow Museum
Penryn Museum
Perranporth Museum
Redruth Old Cornwall Society Museum
Royal Cornwall Museum
St Agnes Museum
St columb Major Smallseum
The National Lobster Hatchery

Libraries in Newquay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Camborne Library0.0
Cornwall Poetry Library0.0
Library0.0
Newquay Library0.0
Penryn Library and Information Service0.0
Perranporth Library0.0
Redruth Library0.0
St Agnes Library0.0
St Columb Library0.0
The Learning Centre0.0
Truro Community Library0.0
Wadebridge Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Newquay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farmers Market

Hotels in Newquay

30 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Atlantic Hotel
Avalon Guest House
Bedruthan House Hotel
Bedruthen Steps Hotel
Beresford Hotel
Cliffdene
Eliot Hotel (Leisureplex)
Glendorgal Hotel
Godolphin Arms
Great Western Hotel
Headland Hotel
Hotel Bristol
Hotel Sunnyside
Longbeach Hotel
Lowena
Magnuson Hotel Sandy Lodge Newquay
Porth Beach Hotel
Porth Veor Manor Hotel
Premier Inn
Premier Inn
Priory Lodge
Surf Lodge
Surf Lodge
The Glendeveor
The Ridge
The Scarlet
Travelodge Newquay Seafront
Treheveras Guest House
Victoria Hotel
Watergate Bay Hotel

Restaurants in Newquay

30 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

12 Beach Road
Beach Box Cafe
Bush Pepper
Catch
Concho Lounge
Fistral Beach Pasty Shack
Fistral Fish House
Frankie & Benny's
Gilmore's
Great Western Hotel
Harbour Fish and Grill
Lusty Glaze Beach Bar & Restaurant
Maharajah Indian Restuarant & Take-Away
Marios Pizzaria
PizzaExpress
Quintrel Inn
Ralph's
Rick Stein Fistral
Sushea
The Beach Hut
The Blue Fish Bar
The Boathouse
The Mermaid
The Mexican Cantina
The Stable
The Two Clomes
Toast
Tredragon Pizza
Victoria
Wanmai Thai Kitchen

Cafes in Newquay

19 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Box & Barber
Cafe Blu
Cafe Coast
Cafe Lemur
Caffè Nero
Carnewas Tea Room
Celtic Lounge
Coasta Coffee
Costa
Fistral Beach Cafe/Bar
Fore St Cafe Bar
Freddo's
Ginger & Joe
Gwenna Teahouse
Kook
Lakeside Cafe
Little Italy
The Little Cornish Pantry
The Pavillion

Cinemas in Newquay

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lighthouse Cinema

Theatres in Newquay

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lane Theatre

Zoos in Newquay

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Newquay Zoo

Train Stations in Newquay

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Benny Halt
Newquay
Quintrell Downs

Bus Stations in Newquay

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Newquay Bus Station

Gas Stations in Newquay

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Gannel Service Station
Morrisons
Shell

Banks in Newquay

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lloyds Bank
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Gyms in Newquay

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #1419416177

Golf Courses in Newquay

4 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Newquay Golf Course
Pitch and Putt
Pitch and Putt
Treloy Golf Club

Breweries in Newquay

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Atlantic Brewery & Distillery
Black Flag Brewery & Taproom
Bluntrock Brewery & Taproom
Cuckoo Valley Cider
Driftwood Spars Brewery & Pub
Dynamite Valley Brewing Co Brewery & Taproom
Gould Ciders & Perries
Keltek Brewery
Lacuna Brewing Co Brewery & Taproom
Padstow Brewing Company
Pipeline Brewing Co & Taproom
The Bearded Brewery
Touchwood Cider
Treens Brewery & Taproom
Tremethick Brewery
Trevors Farmhouse Cider
Verdant Brewing Co Brewery & Taproom

Stadiums & Teams in Newquay

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Airports Near Newquay

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cornwall Airport NewquayNQYMedium Airport
RNAS Culdrose-Medium Airport
Bodmin Airfield-Small Airport
Bonnallack Airstrip-Small Airport
Gorrel Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Land's End AirportLEQSmall Airport
Lower Botrea-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
Tempest Airstrip-Small Airport
Truro Aerodrome-Small Airport

Post Offices in Newquay

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Central Square Post Office
Newquay Post Office
Quintrell Downs Post Office
St Columb Minor Post Office
Whitegate Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Newquay

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses
Most Holy Trinity Church
St Columba
St Michael the Archangel
The Salvation Army - Newquay
Wave House Church

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UFO Sightings
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UFO Sightings Near Newquay

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

Name Year Description
Newquay&#44 cornwall (uk/england) 1999 Rapidly accelerating and direction changing blue ring of light seen for thirty seconds.

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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Newquay 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 39.0 inches.

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