Portstewart, United Kingdom

Northern Ireland · United Kingdom

Portstewart is a small city in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom with a population of 8,394. Elevation: 85 ft (26 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

8,394 Population 8/sq mi density
85 ft Elevation 26 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
49.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population8,394
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain49.1 in/yr
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Population8,394
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Coordinates55.1813°, -6.7140°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceNorthern Ireland
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation49.1 inches (1,246 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Portstewart

Portstewart is a small city in United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) with a population of 8,394. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Portstewart experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average49.2°F
9% below United Kingdom avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area1,043.6 sq mi (2,702.8 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates55.1813°N, 6.7140°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.1"
29% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.43"
Driest Month (May) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Nov 1, 2017.

May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 107 km
Jan 26, 1990 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M3.0 105 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 107 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
720 HEBRIDES (SCOTLAND) Questionable Earthquake - - 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 5.4 in Wettest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.2 in Coldest
March 44°F (6°C) 4.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in Driest
June 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
July 58°F (15°C) 3.1 in
August 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in Warmest
September 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
October 51°F (10°C) 5.2 in
November 46°F (8°C) 5.3 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.2 in

Portstewart has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 41°F in February to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.4") and May the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Portstewart

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Dominican Convent School Meals Kitchen - - - -
Portstewart Primary School - - - -
St Colums Primary School and Preschool Centre - - - -
Dominican College - - - -
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Radio Stations near Portstewart

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Portstewart

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ballymoney Museum
Coastal Zone
Coleraine Museum
Garvagh Museum
Green Lane Museum
Limavady Museum

Libraries in Portstewart

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ballymoney Library0.0
Coleraine Library0.0
Garvagh Library0.0
Kilrea Library0.0
Limavady Library0.0
Portrush Library0.0
Portstewart Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Portstewart

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Castlecroft Square
Indoor Market

Hotels in Portstewart

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rambler Inn

Restaurants in Portstewart

8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amici Ristorante
Cromore Halt Restaurant and B&B
Eighteen Ninety Four
Harry's Shack
Indian Ocean
Me and Mrs Jones
The Icehouse
Villa

Cafes in Portstewart

11 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Awaken
Awaken Addition
Bob & Berts
Born & Bread
Coffee Culture
Ebb
Lost and Found
Nothshore
Pyro Burger Co
The Griddle Bakery
The Hut

Clinics in Portstewart

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Portstewart Medical Centre

Dentists in Portstewart

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Portstewart Family Dentist

Gas Stations in Portstewart

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Circle K
Texaco

Golf Courses in Portstewart

3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Riverside - Portstewart Golf Club
The Old Course - Portstewart Golf Club
The Strand - Portstewart Golf Club

Breweries in Portstewart

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Lacada Brewing Co-Op

Airports Near Portstewart

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Belfast International AirportBFSLarge Airport
City of Derry AirportLDYMedium Airport
Islay AirportILYMedium Airport
Altamuskin-Small Airport
Bellarena Airfield-Small Airport
Blackhill Airstrip-Small Airport
Carrickmore Airstrip-Small Airport
Castlerock Airstrip-Small Airport
Causeway Airfield-Small Airport
Coalisland Airstrip-Small Airport
Donnydeade Airstrip-Small Airport
Dungannon Airstrip-Small Airport
Dunnamanagh Airstrip-Small Airport
Dunnyvadden Airstrip-Small Airport
Plains Airstrip-Small Airport
Slemish Airfield-Small Airport
Tarsan Lane Microlights-Small Airport
The Moy Airstrip-Small Airport
Wild Geese Skydive Centre-Small Airport

Post Offices in Portstewart

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Larkhill Post Office
Portstewart Post Office

Treatment Centers in Portstewart

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Roddens

Churches & Religious Organizations in Portstewart

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Burnside Presbyterian Church
Portstewart Baptist Church
Portstewart Presbyterian Church
The Church of St John the Baptist, Agherton Parish

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UFO Sightings
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UFO Sightings Near Portstewart

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Portstewart.

Name Year Description
Port stewart (uk/ireland) 2002 BLUE FLASH.

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 Portstewart

What is the population of Portstewart?

Portstewart has a population of 8,394 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 1,043.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Portstewart?

Portstewart has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 49.1 inches.

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