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Rathnew, Ireland
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Rathnew is a small town in Leinster, Ireland with a population of 2,964. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Rathnew
Rathnew is a village in County Wicklow, Ireland. Located south of the capital Dublin along the M11 between Dublin and Wexford, it is close to the county town of Wicklow, which is situated 3 km (1.9 mi) to the east. The village is in a civil parish of the same name.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,964 |
| Population Density | 13 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.9906°, -6.0853° |
| Timezone | Europe/Dublin |
| Country | 🇮🇪 Ireland |
| State / Province | Leinster |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.6 inches (930 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Rathnew
Rathnew is a small town in Ireland (Leinster) with a population of 2,964. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Dublin.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below Ireland avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 236.4 sq mi (612.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.9906°N, 6.0853°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Dublin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
Rathnew has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 41°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (2.2").
Schools in Rathnew
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaelscoil Chill Mhantáin | - | - | - | - |
| Coláiste Chill Mhantáin | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Coen's National School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Rathnew
64 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newstalk | - | AAC+ 25 kbps | |
| RTÉ lyric fm | classical | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Dublin's FM104 | pop | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Sunshine 106.8 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 8Radio | alternative, indie rock | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Cork's RedFM | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Classic Hits 80s | 80's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Raidió na Gaeltachta | irish language, mixed | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Today FM | alternative, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RTÉ 2FM | music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| RTÉ Radio 1 | news, sport | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Off The Ball | ireland, sport | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Dublin's Q102 80s | 1980s, 80s | AAC 48 kbps | |
| The 90s Network | 90’s, dance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Dublin Digital Radio | alternative, art | MP3 256 kbps | |
| East Coast FM | irish, local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Onic 80s | 80s | AAC 127 kbps | |
| RTÉ Gold | classic hits | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Newstalk Ireland AAC | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Beat 102-103 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Club FM Dublin | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Onic Rock | classic rock, rock | AAC 128 kbps | |
| RTÉ jr | children, music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| RetroNow | 90s, club | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Spin1038 | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Freedom FM | 00s, 2000s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ignoreradio Shoegaze | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Onic Movies | movie scores, movie soundtracks | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Phever Dublin | dance, house | MP3 192 kbps | |
| NEAR FM | community radio, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| DDM RADIO IRELAND | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Gem Radio Gold | ad free, classics | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Today FM 90s | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Nova 100 | easy listening, irish | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Onic Country | country | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Classic Hits 104.1 (US) | hits pop, rock | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| TrancePulse Dublin | - | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| RTÉ 2xM | music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Total Country Inchicore | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Eden Fm 107.5 (GB) | - | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Heartbeat FM | ad free, easy listening | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 98FM Throwback | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Onic Hits | hits | AAC 127 kbps | |
| Onic Kids | kids | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Gem New Wave Radio | ad free, classics | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 2xM | alternative, music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Today FM 80s | pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Dublin's 98FM | pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| St. Ita's Hospital Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Onic Alternative | alternative | AAC 127 kbps | |
| Onic Pride Vibes | pride, pride radio | AAC 127 kbps | |
| RTÉ Pulse | electronic, music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Onic Classical | classical | AAC 127 kbps | |
| Free FM Ireland | #free, #freefm | MP3 320 kbps | |
| PlanetRadioie | 1960s and 1970s, 1980s hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RTÉ Radio 1 Extra | speech, talk | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Onic Gold | gold | AAC 127 kbps | |
| LiveIreland Channel 1 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Classic Hits 103.3 (US) | classic hits | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Dublin's Q102 | pop | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Onic RnB | rap hiphop rnb, rnb | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Gem Radio New Wave | 70's, 80's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| St. Itas Hospital Radio | info, various music | MP3 64 kbps | |
| RTÉ jr & RTÉ Chill | children, music | AAC 128 kbps |
Museums in Rathnew
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glendalough Visitor Centre | ||||
| Greenan Farm Museum & Maze | ||||
| Wicklow Gaol |
Libraries in Rathnew
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bray Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bray Library (Ballywaltrim) | 0.0 | |||||
| Carnegie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Greystones Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shankill Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Rathnew
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killruddery Farmers Market |
Hotels in Rathnew
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Rathnew
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Rathnew
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Rathnew
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Rathnew
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Rathnew
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larkin’s Brewing Company | ||||
| O Brother Brewing Company | ||||
| Rí-Rá Brewing Company | ||||
| The Great Eastern Brewing Company | ||||
| Wicklow Brewery | ||||
| Wicklow wolf | ||||
| Wicklow Wolf Brewing Company |
Stadiums & Teams in Rathnew
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Rathnew
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ski Club of Ireland | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Rathnew
25 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin Airport | DUB | Large Airport |
| Casement Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Weston Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Adamstown Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ballyboughal Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Ballyhavil Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ballymoney Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ballyvalloo Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dolly's Grove Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dunslaughlin Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ellistown Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gowran Grange Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Hacketstown Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| ILAS Wexford Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kilbrook Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Killamaster Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Laytown Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lyons Estate Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Millicent Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Moyglare Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Navan Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Newcastle Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Tobertaskin Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Trim Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Warrens Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Rathnew?
Rathnew has a population of 2,964 residents and is located in Ireland. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 236.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Rathnew?
Rathnew has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.6 inches.