Porthleven, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Porthleven is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 3,117. 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
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About Porthleven
Porthleven is a town, civil parish and fishing port in Cornwall, England. The most southerly port in Great Britain, it was a harbour of refuge when this part of the Cornish coastline was infamous for wrecks in the days of sail. The South West Coast Path from Somerset to Dorset passes through the town. At the 2021 census, the population of the parish was 3,117.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,117 |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.0862°, -5.3150° |
| 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 | 42.9 inches (1,090 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Porthleven
Porthleven is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 3,117. 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 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Climate in Porthleven
Porthleven 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.0862°N, 5.3150°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.2 in |
Porthleven has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 44°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (2.1").
Schools in Porthleven
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porthleven School | - | - | - | - |
| Breage C of E Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Porthleven
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 Porthleven
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden | ||||
| Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Lizard Lighthouse Heritage Centre | ||||
| Lizard Wireless Station | ||||
| Marconi Centre | ||||
| Marizion Museum | ||||
| Michell's Engine House | ||||
| Moseley Heritage Museum | ||||
| Penlee House Gallery | ||||
| Penlee House, Gallery & Museum | ||||
| Penryn Museum | ||||
| Poldark Mine | ||||
| Predannick Anti-Aircraft Battery | ||||
| Redruth Old Cornwall Society Museum | ||||
| St Agnes Museum | ||||
| St Ives Archive | ||||
| St Ives Museum | ||||
| The Leach Pottery |
Libraries in Porthleven
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camborne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cornwall Poetry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Exchange Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Falmouth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hayle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Helston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Morrab Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Penryn Library and Information Service | 0.0 | |||||
| Penzance Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Redruth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saint Ives Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Agnes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Learning Centre | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Porthleven
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drill Hall | |||||
| Porthleven Harbour Market |
Hotels in Porthleven
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Porthleven
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Porthleven
7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Porthleven
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Porthleven
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornish Crown Brewery | ||||
| Cuckoo Valley Cider | ||||
| Driftwood Spars Brewery & Pub | ||||
| Dynamite Valley Brewing Co Brewery & Taproom | ||||
| Gweal Mellin Cider Co | ||||
| Keltek Brewery | ||||
| Lacuna Brewing Co Brewery & Taproom | ||||
| Lizard Ales | ||||
| Penzance Brewing Company | ||||
| Pipeline Brewing Co & Taproom | ||||
| Polgoon Vineyard & Orchard | ||||
| St Ives Cider Company | ||||
| The Mussel Shoals | ||||
| Touchwood Cider | ||||
| Treens Brewery & Taproom | ||||
| Trevors Farmhouse Cider | ||||
| Verdant Brewing Co Brewery & Taproom |
Stadiums & Teams in Porthleven
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Porthleven
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cornwall Airport Newquay | NQY | Medium Airport |
| RNAS Culdrose | - | Medium Airport |
| Bodmin Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bonnallack Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Land's End Airport | LEQ | Small 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 Porthleven
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Breage Post Office | |
| Porthleven Mobile Post Office Service |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Porthleven
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Breaney Methodist Chapel | |
| Christadelphian Hall | |
| Degibna Prayer Chapel | |
| Gunwalloe Mission Room | |
| Porthleven Methodist Church | |
| Saint Bartholomew's Church | |
| St Breaca Parish Church |
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
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Porthleven 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 42.9 inches.
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