Perranporth, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Perranporth is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 3,210. Elevation: 39 ft (12 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

3,210 Population
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
39.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Perranporth

Perranporth

Perranporth is a seaside resort town on the north coast of Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is 2.1 miles east of the St Agnes Heritage Coastline, and around 7 miles south-west of Newquay. Perranporth and its 2 miles (3 km) long beach face the Atlantic Ocean. It has a population of 3,066, and is the largest settlement in the civil parish of Perranzabuloe. It has an electoral ward in its own name whose population was 4,270 in the 2011 census.

People

Population3,210
Veterans6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain39.0 in/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population3,210
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates50.3438°, -5.1556°
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 Perranporth

Perranporth is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 3,210. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 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 Perranporth

Perranporth 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
Perranporth 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 39 feet, near sea level.

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

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates50.3438°N, 5.1556°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 55 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 133 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 80 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 105 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 134 km
Jan 19, 2001 53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M3.2 88 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 120 km
Feb 8, 1998 18 km SW of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.9 52 km
Sep 5, 1999 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom M2.9 87 km
Mar 23, 2008 38 km NW of St Just, United Kingdom M2.8 63 km
May 31, 1998 38 km WNW of Northam, United Kingdom M2.8 99 km
Jun 16, 1991 17 km SSW of Wembury, United Kingdom M2.8 71 km
Apr 2, 2000 33 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.7 68 km
Jun 23, 2011 4 km WSW of Bovey Tracey, United Kingdom M2.7 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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

Perranporth 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 Perranporth

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Perranporth Community Primary School - - - -
Goonhavern Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Perranporth

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 Perranporth

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Blue Hills Tin Streams
Constantine Museum and Archive
East Pool Mine
Enys Gardens
Gwithti an Pyrst A Cabinet of Folklore and Magic
Helston Museum
King Edward Mine
Michell's Engine House
Moseley Heritage Museum
National Maritime Museum Cornwall
Padstow Museum
Padstow Museum
Pendennis Castle Museum
Penryn Museum
Perranporth Museum
Poldark Mine
Redruth Old Cornwall Society Museum
Royal Cornwall Museum
St Agnes Museum
St columb Major Smallseum
The National Lobster Hatchery

Libraries in Perranporth

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Camborne Library0.0
Cornwall Poetry Library0.0
Falmouth Library0.0
Helston 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

Farmers Markets in Perranporth

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farmers Market

Hotels in Perranporth

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

St George's Country House Hotel

Restaurants in Perranporth

9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cooks
Del Mar
Funky Fish
Jaipur Indian Cuisine
Massala Tandoori Perranporth
No.4 Breakfast & Bistro
Piran Thai
Surf Bay
The Summerhouse

Cafes in Perranporth

10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alcatraz
Callestick Ice Cream Farm Cafe
Dolphin Cafe
Marigolds
Roots Cafe
Swell Cafe
The Cove
The Filling Station Cafe
The Stepping Stones
The Waterfront

Veterinaries in Perranporth

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

St Clement Veterinary Clinic

Gas Stations in Perranporth

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #693074868
Texaco

Golf Courses in Perranporth

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Perranporth Golf Club

Breweries in Perranporth

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

Stadiums & Teams in Perranporth

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Airports Near Perranporth

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cornwall Airport NewquayNQYMedium Airport
RNAS Culdrose-Medium Airport
Bodmin Airfield-Small Airport
Bonnallack 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 Perranporth

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Goonhavern Post Office
Perranporth Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Perranporth

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christ the King Catholic Church
Perranporth Chapel
Rose Methodist Church
St Michael Mission Church
St Piran

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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Perranporth 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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