Northam, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Northam is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 12,330. Elevation: 203 ft (62 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

12,330 Population 14/sq mi density
203 ft Elevation 62 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
40.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Northam

Northam

Northam is a market town, civil parish and electoral ward in Devon, England, lying north of Bideford. The civil parish also includes the villages of Westward Ho!, Appledore, West Appledore, Diddywell, Buckleigh and Silford, and the residential areas of Orchard Hill and Raleigh Estate.

People

Population12,330
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain40.3 in/yr
Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Population12,330
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Coordinates51.0333°, -4.2167°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation40.3 inches (1,024 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Northam

Northam is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 12,330. The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet (62 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Northam

Northam has an average annual temperature of 11.5°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (16.8°C), the coldest is Jan (6.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1359 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.8°C / 44°F 1.7° / 11.8° 120.8
Feb 7.7°C / 46°F 2.2° / 12.3° 140.0
Mar 7.9°C / 46°F 2.7° / 13.6° 110.9
Apr 9.3°C / 49°F 3.2° / 16.1° 66.7
May 11.9°C / 53°F 6.4° / 18.6° 70.2
Jun 14.6°C / 58°F 8.9° / 22° 82.7
Jul 16.3°C / 61°F 11.7° / 23.4° 85.0
Aug 16.8°C / 62°F 12.3° / 23° 82.8
Sep 15.5°C / 60°F 10.2° / 22.2° 114.0
Oct 13°C / 55°F 8° / 17.6° 166.9
Nov 10.1°C / 50°F 4.1° / 15.2° 144.6
Dec 8.2°C / 47°F 2.8° / 12.8° 174.4
Northam experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below United Kingdom avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Area869.2 sq mi (2,251.3 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates51.0333°N, 4.2167°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"
6% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.80"
Driest Month (May) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 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 M4.5 101 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 81 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 37 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 33 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 87 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 87 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 121 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 63 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 91 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 100 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 113 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 99 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 53 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 101 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 87 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 81 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 100 km
Feb 11, 1998 4 km SE of Newport, United Kingdom M2.9 106 km
Sep 5, 1999 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom M2.9 97 km
Mar 23, 1998 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom M2.9 119 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 - 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.5 in
February 42°F (6°C) 3.1 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
May 53°F (11°C) 2.2 in Driest
June 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
October 53°F (11°C) 4.3 in
November 47°F (9°C) 4.8 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 4.7 in

Northam has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 42°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and May the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Northam

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School - - - -
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Northam

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Newquay - MP3 128 kbps
Mechanical Music Radio - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Northam

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Braunton and District Museum
Burton at Bideford
Carriage House
Cobbaton Combat Museum
Combe Martin Museum
Fisherman's Cottage
Great Torrington Heritage Museum
Hele Cornmill
Holsworthy Museum
Ilfracombe Museum
Mortehoe Museum
Mortehoe Museum
Museum of Barnstaple & North Devon
Museum of British Surfing
North Devon Maritime Museum
St Anne's Chapel
War Horse Valley Country Farm Park

Libraries in Northam

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Appledore Library0.0
Bideford Library0.0
Braunton Library0.0
Combe Martin Library0.0
Ilfracombe Library0.0
North Devon Library & Record Office0.0
Torrington Library & Tourist Information Centre0.0

Farmers Markets in Northam

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bideford Pannier Market
Pannier Market

Hotels in Northam

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Durrant House Hotel
Orchard Hill Hotel.
Riversford Hotel
Yeoldon House Hotel & Soyer's Restaurant

Restaurants in Northam

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beach Bar Diner
Country Cousins Carvery
Morans
The Pier House

Cafes in Northam

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pig & Olive
Rock Pool Cafe
Tea On The Green
The Coffee Container

Theme Parks in Northam

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pebble Ridge Adventure Golf and Go Karts

Dentists in Northam

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #226907642

Breweries in Northam

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Clearwater Brewery
Clovelly Brewing Company
Combe Brewing Company
Country Life Brewery
FatBelly Brewery
GT Ales
Honey Wood Orchard
Madrigal Brewery & Tap
The Buckland Brewers
Yelland Manor Brewery

Airports Near Northam

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Royal Marines Base Chivenor-Medium Airport
Swansea AirportSWSMedium Airport
Belle Vue Airfield-Small Airport
Bodmin Airfield-Small Airport
Brent Tor Glider Field-Small Airport
Brookside Farm Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Eaglescott Airfield-Small Airport
Eggesford Airfield-Small Airport
Gorrel Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Halwell Airstrip-Small Airport
Hunsdon Lea Airstrip-Small Airport
Lundy Island Airfield-Small Airport
Marldon Airstrip-Small Airport
Old Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Pembrey West Wales Airport-Small Airport
RAF Davidstow Moor-Small Airport
Rhigos Airstrip-Small Airport
Roche Barton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Rosemarket Airstrip-Small Airport
St Mellion Airstrip-Small Airport
Stoodleigh Barton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Tinnel Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Well Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Westacott Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Westover Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Northam

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Northam Post Office
Westward Ho! Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Northam

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holy Trinity
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Northam Methodist Church
St Margaret's Church
Westward Ho! Baptist Church

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 Northam

What is the population of Northam?

Northam has a population of 12,330 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 869.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Northam?

Northam has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 40.3 inches.

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