Princetown, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Princetown is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,366. Elevation: 1,375 ft (419 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

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

1,366 Population 3/sq mi density
1,375 ft Elevation 419 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
55.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Princetown

Princetown is a village located within Dartmoor national park in the English county of Devon. It is the principal settlement of the civil parish of Dartmoor Forest. At the 2021 census, the village had a population of 1,443.

People

Population1,366
Density3/mi²
Veterans7.3%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain55.2 in/yr
Elevation1,375 ft (419 m)
Population1,366
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation1,375 ft (419 m)
Coordinates50.5439°, -3.9886°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation55.2 inches (1,401 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Princetown

Princetown is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,366. The city sits at an elevation of 1,375 feet (419 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Princetown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,375 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below United Kingdom avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation1,375 ft (419 m)
Area529.3 sq mi (1,370.8 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates50.5439°N, 3.9886°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.2"
45% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.95"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 17, 2018.

Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 147 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 131 km
Nov 10, 1996 19 km S of St Just, United Kingdom M4.1 134 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 92 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 70 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 93 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 93 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 92 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 64 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 138 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 125 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 130 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 93 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 55 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 139 km
Jan 19, 2001 53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M3.2 135 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 37 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 135 km
Sep 5, 1999 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom M2.9 41 km
Feb 8, 1998 18 km SW of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.9 125 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 - 70 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 6.5 in
February 39°F (4°C) 4.9 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 4.7 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
May 49°F (10°C) 3.4 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
July 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
September 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
October 49°F (10°C) 5.5 in
November 44°F (7°C) 6.0 in
December 41°F (5°C) 6.6 in Wettest

Princetown has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 39°F in February to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.6") and July the driest (3.0").

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Schools in Princetown

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

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

8 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
Soundart Radio diy, experimental MP3 128 kbps
Torbay Hospital Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Hospital Radio Plymouth - AAC 128 kbps
Phonic FM alternative, community MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Princetown

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ashburton Museum
Church House
Cotehele Quay Discovery Centre
Dartmoor Prison Museum
Devonport Naval Heritage Centre
Finch Foundry (NT)
H. Elliott
Mayflower Museum
Monastic Way Exhibition
Motor Museum
Mt Edgcumbe Railway & Model Society
Museum Of Dartmoor Life
Pengelly Trust Museum
Plym Valley Railway
Saltash Heritage Museum
South Devon Railway Museum
St. Lawrence Chapel
Tavistock Museum
The Arthur Westlake Museum
The Box
The Box (St Luke's)
The Valliant Soldier Museum & Heritage Centre

Libraries in Princetown

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ashburton Library0.0
Bowring Library0.0
Buckfastleigh Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Chagford Library0.0
Charles Seale-Hayne Library0.0
Crownhill Library0.0
Devonport (St Aubyn) Library0.0
Efford Library0.0
Ernesettle Library0.0
Ernesettle Library0.0
Estover Library0.0
Estover Library0.0
Okehampton Library0.0
Peverell Library0.0
Plymouth Proprietary Library0.0
Plympton Library0.0
Plymstock Library0.0
Plymstock School Library0.0
Princetown Public Library0.0
Saltash Library0.0
St Budeaux Library0.0
Tavistock Library0.0
Torpoint Library0.0
Tothill Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Princetown

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Plymouth City Market
Tavistock Livestock Market
Tavistock Pannier Market
The Clipper
The House That Jack Built
The Plot

Hotels in Princetown

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cherrybrook Hotel
Duchy House B&B
Prince Hall Hotel
Two Bridges Hotel

Restaurants in Princetown

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Badger's Holt
Visitor centre

Cafes in Princetown

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fox Tor Cafe
Old Police Station Cafe

Monuments in Princetown

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Childe's Tomb
Hendra Camp

Breweries in Princetown

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bere Brewery
Dartmoor Brewery
Noss Beer Works
Roam Brewery & Taproom
Roam Brewery & Taproom
Salcombe Brewery
Stannary Brewing Company & Taproom
Steel Brew Co & Taproom
Steel Brew Co & Taproom
Summerskills Brewery
Summerskills Brewery
TQ Beerworks Ltd

Stadiums & Teams in Princetown

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Airports Near Princetown

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Exeter International AirportEXTMedium Airport
Royal Marines Base Chivenor-Medium Airport
Belle Vue Airfield-Small Airport
Bodmin Airfield-Small Airport
Bolt Head Airfield-Small Airport
Brent Tor Glider Field-Small Airport
Brookside Farm Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Eaglescott Airfield-Small Airport
Eggesford Airfield-Small Airport
Glebe Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Gorrel Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Halwell Airstrip-Small Airport
Heywood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hunsdon Lea Airstrip-Small Airport
Lundy Island Airfield-Small Airport
Marldon Airstrip-Small Airport
North Hill Glider Field-Small Airport
RAF Davidstow Moor-Small Airport
St Mellion Airstrip-Small Airport
Stoodleigh Barton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Tinnel Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Well Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Westacott Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Westover Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Princetown

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Princetown Post Office

Treatment Centers in Princetown

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Endeavour Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Princetown

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Peat Cott Chapel
St Gabriel
St Michaels
St Raphael's

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Princetown

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Princetown.

Name Description
East Dart Waterfall

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 Princetown

What is the population of Princetown?

Princetown has a population of 1,366 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 529.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Princetown?

Princetown has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 55.2 inches.

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