Newton Abbot, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Newton Abbot is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 27,092. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

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

27,092 Population 99/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
37.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population27,092
Density99/mi²
Veterans6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain37.3 in/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population27,092
Population Density99 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates50.5286°, -3.6119°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation37.3 inches (947 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 27,092. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot has an average annual temperature of 11.5°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (17°C), the coldest is Jan (6.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1296 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.3°C / 43°F 0.4° / 12° 114.2
Feb 7.6°C / 46°F 1.5° / 12.5° 129.8
Mar 8°C / 46°F 1.9° / 13.9° 113.9
Apr 9.2°C / 49°F 2.5° / 16.4° 65.7
May 12°C / 54°F 5.3° / 18.9° 70.8
Jun 14.8°C / 59°F 8° / 22.3° 78.2
Jul 16.7°C / 62°F 10.7° / 24° 75.1
Aug 17°C / 63°F 11.1° / 23.8° 76.1
Sep 15.5°C / 60°F 9° / 22.9° 95.4
Oct 12.9°C / 55°F 6.8° / 17.6° 172.1
Nov 9.7°C / 50°F 3.1° / 15° 144.6
Dec 8°C / 46°F 1.6° / 12.9° 160.4
Newton Abbot experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below United Kingdom avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area274.9 sq mi (712.1 km²)
Population Density99/sq mi
Coordinates50.5286°N, 3.6119°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.3"
2% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 146 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 134 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 101 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 92 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 77 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 77 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 86 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 62 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 133 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 117 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 121 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 145 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 44 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 77 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 132 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 11 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 124 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 142 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 127 km
Sep 5, 1999 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom M2.9 46 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 - 43 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 4.5 in Wettest
February 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
May 53°F (11°C) 2.4 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
December 44°F (7°C) 4.4 in

Newton Abbot has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 42°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Newton Abbot

15 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cedarwood Montessori - - - -
Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit - - - -
Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School - - - -
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - - - -
Coombeshead Academy - - - -
Decoy Primary School - - - -
All Saints Marsh CofE Academy - - - -
Bearnes Voluntary Primary School - - - -
Canada Hill Community Primary School - - - -
Haytor View Community Primary School - - - -
South Devon UTC - - - -
Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Glendinning Academy - - - -
Fieldstone School - - - -
Newton Abbot College - - - -
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Radio Stations near Newton Abbot

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rage FM drum and bass, hardcore MP3 128 kbps
Soundart Radio diy, experimental MP3 128 kbps
Torbay Hospital Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Hospital Radio Plymouth - AAC 128 kbps
Sid Valley Radio local radio MP3 128 kbps
Phonic FM alternative, community MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Newton Abbot

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ashburton Museum
Bishopsteignton Museum
Bovey Tracey Heritage Centre
Britannia Museum
Brixham Battery
Brixham Heritage Museum
Church House
Cookworthy Museum
Dartmouth Museum
Dawlish Museum
Dinosaur World
Exeter's Underground Passages
Exmouth Museum
History Box
Kelly Mine
Monastic Way Exhibition
Motor Museum
Newcomen Engine
Newton Abbot Museum
Pengelly Trust Museum
Rora House
Royal Albert Memorial Museum
Site of Old Torbay Aircraft Museum
South Devon Railway Museum
St. Lawrence Chapel
Teign Heritage Centre
The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum
The Timehouse
The Valliant Soldier Museum & Heritage Centre
Topsham Museum
Torquay Museum
Totnes Fashions and Textiles Museum
Totnes Museum
Tuckers Maltings

Libraries in Newton Abbot

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
A030.0
Ashburton Library0.0
Bovey Tracey Library0.0
Bovey Tracey Library0.0
Bowring Library0.0
Brixham Library0.0
Buckfastleigh Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Chagford Library0.0
Chudleigh Library0.0
Churston Library0.0
Dawlish Library0.0
Exmouth Public Library0.0
Kingskerswell Library0.0
Kingsteignton Library0.0
Main Library0.0
Newton Abbot Library0.0
Old Library0.0
Old Library0.0
Paignton Library & Information Centre0.0
Pinhoe Library0.0
St Luke's Library0.0
St Thomas Library0.0
St. Thomas Library0.0
Teignmouth Public Library0.0
Topsham Library0.0
Torquay Central Library0.0
Totnes Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Newton Abbot

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Churston Car Boot Sale
Exeter Farmers Market
Farm Shop
Indoor market
Newton Abbot Indoor Market
Scala Hall

Restaurants in Newton Abbot

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beefeater
Naz
Penn Inn
The Express Pasta Company
The Gurkha Chef

Cafes in Newton Abbot

19 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asda Café
Café Hub
Café Local
Café Vanilla
Chesters Coffee Shop
Coffee Couture
Coffee#1
Costa
Indulgence
Knott's Deli & Bakery
Lemon Jeli
Love Food
Mackenzie's Diner
MT Tums Cafe
The Clock Tower Coffee Shop
The Coffee Room
The Country Table Café
The Pizza Cafe
Waffle Inn

Cinemas in Newton Abbot

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alexandra Cinema

Clinics in Newton Abbot

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cricketfield Surgery

Dentists in Newton Abbot

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Abbotsbury Dental Care
Brunel Dental Centre
GB #3139183489

Train Stations in Newton Abbot

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Bus Stations in Newton Abbot

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Gas Stations in Newton Abbot

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
GB #10822794436
Heltor,Highweek Garage
Sainsbury's Petrol Station

Banks in Newton Abbot

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Halifax
HSBC UK
Lloyds Bank
Nationwide
NatWest
Santander

Gyms in Newton Abbot

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Paradise Fitness

Breweries in Newton Abbot

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Barnaby's Brewhouse
Bays Brewery
Black Tor Brewery
Crossed Anchors Brewery
Crossed Anchors Brewery & Taproom
Gray's Devon Cider
Hunters Brewery
Hunts Devon Cider
New Lion Brewery And Taproom
Platform 5 Brewing
Powderkeg Brewery
Salcombe Brewery
Teignmouth Brewery
Teignworthy Brewery
The Buckland Brewers
The Devil's Pleasure
The Exeter Brewery & Taphouse
Topsham Brewery & Taproom
TQ Beerworks Ltd
Yarde Cider

Stadiums & Teams in Newton Abbot

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Airports Near Newton Abbot

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Exeter International AirportEXTMedium Airport
Royal Marines Base Chivenor-Medium Airport
Belle Vue Airfield-Small Airport
Bolt Head Airfield-Small Airport
Branscombe Airfield-Small Airport
Brent Tor Glider Field-Small Airport
Brookside Farm Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Curry Rivel Airstrip-Small Airport
Dunkeswell Airfield-Small Airport
Eaglescott Airfield-Small Airport
Eggesford Airfield-Small Airport
Farway Common Airfield-Small Airport
Glebe Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Halwell Airstrip-Small Airport
Heywood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hunsdon Lea Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower-Durston Airstrip-Small Airport
Marldon Airstrip-Small Airport
Middlezoy Aerodrome-Small Airport
North Hill Glider Field-Small Airport
RNAS Merryfield-Small Airport
St Mellion Airstrip-Small Airport
Stoodleigh Barton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Tinnel Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Tracy Island Airstrip-Small Airport
Watchford Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Well Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Westacott Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Westonzoyland Airfield-Small Airport
Westover Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Newton Abbot

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Buckland Post Office
Newton Abbot Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Newton Abbot

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints
Keyberry Park Methodist Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Shaldon Road Methodist Church
St Joseph's
St Lukes
St Mary's Church
St Pauls
St Peter & St Paul
The Avenue Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Puritan's Pit - Garden of Remembrance
The Salvation Army - Newton Abbot
Wolborough (St Mary's) Church

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UFO Sightings
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UFO Sightings Near Newton Abbot

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

Name Year Description
Newton abbot (uk/england) 2003 A circle of lights in the air in low cloud. No sound. Started revolving and moved slowly.

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 Newton Abbot?

Newton Abbot has a population of 27,092 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 99 people per square mile, spread across 274.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Newton Abbot?

Newton Abbot has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 37.3 inches.

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