Polperro, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Polperro is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,615. Elevation: 125 ft (38 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
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About Polperro
Polperro is a large village, civil parish, and fishing harbour within the Polperro Heritage Coastline in south Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. Its population is around 1,554.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,615 |
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.3313°, -4.5222° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.9 inches (988 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Polperro
Polperro is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,615. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet (38 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.3313°N, 4.5222°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | - | 110 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
Polperro has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 43°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.9") and June the driest (2.3").
Schools in Polperro
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polperro Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Polperro
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBC Radio Devon | - | UNKNOWN | |
| Ocean City Radio | various | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Drake UK | hip hop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Drake | hip hop | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Polperro
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodmin Jail | ||||
| Bodmin Keep | ||||
| Bodmin Town Museum | ||||
| Callington Heritage Centre | ||||
| Discovering42 | ||||
| Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry Museum | ||||
| Fowey Town Museum | ||||
| Jamaica Inn's Daphne du Maurier & Smuggling Museum | ||||
| Liskeard and District Museum | ||||
| Lostwithiel Museum | ||||
| Minions Heritage Centre | ||||
| Old Guild Hall | ||||
| Polperro Heritage Museum of Smuggling & Fishing | ||||
| Polperro Model Village & Land of Legend | ||||
| Shipwreck Treasure Museum | ||||
| The Core |
Libraries in Polperro
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodmin Library and Information Service | 0.0 | |||||
| liskeard Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Looe Library & Community Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Lostwithiel Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Par Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Polperro
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lostwithiel Produce Market | |||||
| Par Market |
Hotels in Polperro
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Polperro
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Polperro
8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Polperro
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Polperro
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Brewery | ||||
| Cornish Orchards | ||||
| Dowr Kammel Brewing Company | ||||
| Fowey Valley Cidery & Distillery | ||||
| Harbour Brewing Co | ||||
| Haye Farm Cider | ||||
| Haywood Farm Cider | ||||
| Heathen Soul Brewery | ||||
| The Wasted Apple Co |
Airports Near Polperro
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cornwall Airport Newquay | NQY | Medium Airport |
| RNAS Culdrose | - | Medium Airport |
| Belle Vue Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bodmin Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bolt Head Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bonnallack Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brent Tor Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Eaglescott Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eggesford Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gorrel Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hunsdon Lea Airstrip | - | 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 |
| St Mellion Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tinnel Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Truro Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Westacott Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Westover Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Polperro
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Polperro Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Polperro
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Polperro Methodist Church | |
| St Tallan | |
| St. Ildierna |
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UFO Sightings Near Polperro
1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Polperro.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Polpero, cornwall (uk/england) | 1988 | At approximately 14.00 hrs whilst playing a game of table tennis outside, i looked almost directly into the clear sky above me. As some |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
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Polperro 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 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 38.9 inches.
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