Polruan, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Polruan is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 614. Elevation: 197 ft (60 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

614 Population
197 ft Elevation 60 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
38.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population614
Veterans6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain38.9 in/yr
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Population614
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Coordinates50.3269°, -4.6314°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation38.9 inches (988 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Polruan

Polruan is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 614. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet (60 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.

Polruan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below United Kingdom avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Coordinates50.3269°N, 4.6314°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.9"
2% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jun) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 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 83 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 120 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 74 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 144 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 144 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 137 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 71 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 144 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 104 km
Jan 19, 2001 53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M3.2 92 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 84 km
Mar 23, 1998 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom M2.9 143 km
Sep 5, 1999 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom M2.9 51 km
Feb 8, 1998 18 km SW of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.9 74 km
Jun 16, 1991 17 km SSW of Wembury, United Kingdom M2.8 36 km
May 31, 1998 38 km WNW of Northam, United Kingdom M2.8 96 km
Mar 23, 2008 38 km NW of St Just, United Kingdom M2.8 100 km
Jun 23, 2011 4 km WSW of Bovey Tracey, United Kingdom M2.7 69 km
Apr 2, 2000 33 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.7 77 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 - 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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

Polruan 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").

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Schools in Polruan

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Polruan Primary Academy - - - -
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Radio Stations near Polruan

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BBC Radio Devon - UNKNOWN
Chaos Radio (FR) music MP3 320 kbps
The Source FM classical, community radio MP3 110 kbps
Radio Drake UK hip hop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Drake hip hop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Polruan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bodmin Jail
Bodmin Keep
Bodmin Town Museum
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
Mevagissey Museum
Minions Heritage Centre
Old Guild Hall
Polperro Heritage Museum of Smuggling & Fishing
Polperro Model Village & Land of Legend
Shipwreck Treasure Museum
The Core
Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Libraries in Polruan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bodmin Library and Information Service0.0
liskeard Library0.0
Looe Library & Community Hub0.0
Lostwithiel Library0.0
Par Library0.0
St Austell Library0.0
Wadebridge Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Polruan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Lostwithiel Produce Market
Par Market

Cafes in Polruan

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crumpets

Castles in Polruan

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Saint Catherine's Castle

Breweries in Polruan

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Castle Brewery
Cornish Orchards
Dowr Kammel Brewing Company
Fowey Valley Cidery & Distillery
Harbour Brewing Co
Haye Farm Cider
Haywood Farm Cider
St Austell Brewery
The Wasted Apple Co

Airports Near Polruan

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cornwall Airport NewquayNQYMedium Airport
RNAS Culdrose-Medium Airport
Belle Vue Airfield-Small Airport
Bodmin Airfield-Small Airport
Bonnallack Airstrip-Small Airport
Brent Tor Glider Field-Small Airport
Eaglescott 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
Westover Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Polruan

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
The Winkle Picker

Churches & Religious Organizations in Polruan

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Saviour's
St Wyllow

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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Polruan has a population of 614 residents and is located in United Kingdom..

What is the weather like in Polruan?

Polruan 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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