Rookley, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Rookley is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 606. Elevation: 187 ft (57 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°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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People
Climate
| Population | 606 |
| Population Density | 79 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.6551°, -1.2833° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.3 inches (845 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Rookley
Rookley is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 606. The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet (57 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
| Area | 7.6 sq mi (19.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 79/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.6551°N, 1.2833°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | - | 122 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in |
Rookley has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 41°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (1.7").
Schools in Rookley
14 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Form at the Isle of Wight College | - | - | - | - |
| Barton Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Christ The King College | - | - | - | - |
| Carisbrooke College | - | - | - | - |
| Carisbrooke Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St George's School | - | - | - | - |
| Summerfields Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Medina House School | - | - | - | - |
| Chillerton and Rookley Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nine Acres Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Medina House School | - | - | - | - |
| Newport Church of England Aided Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| The Island VI Form | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Rookley
13 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60s Swinging Radio | classic hits 60s 70a 80s, israeli pop oldies | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Swinging radio 60s | 60s, sixties | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Isle of Wight Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Express FM Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Christmas Radio (MP3) | christmas music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Angel Radio (HQ) | nostalgia, oldies | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Capital FM South Coast 103.2 | commercial, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Angel Radio | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Outreach Radio | - | AAC 32 kbps | |
| Southampton Hospital Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HearMe - Classic Rock | classic rock | MP3 | |
| Shine Radio | - | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Winchester Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Rookley
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaulieu | ||||
| Beaulieu | ||||
| Bembridge Heritage Centre | ||||
| Brading Railway Heritage Centre | ||||
| Brighstone Museum | ||||
| Bursledon Brickworks | ||||
| Bursledon Brickworks | ||||
| Carisbrooke Castle Museum | ||||
| Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum | ||||
| City Museum | ||||
| Cowes Maritime Museum | ||||
| Cumberland House Natural History Museum | ||||
| D-Day Museum | ||||
| Dimbola Museum and Galleries | ||||
| Dinosaur Farm Museum | ||||
| Dinosaur Isle | ||||
| Eastney Beam Engine House | ||||
| Eastney Gas Engine House | ||||
| Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower | ||||
| Fort Brockhurst | ||||
| Fort Nelson | ||||
| Fort Victoria Country Park | ||||
| Genesis Expo | ||||
| Gosport Museum | ||||
| HMS Agamemnon – Navigating the Legend | ||||
| Hovercraft Museum | ||||
| Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum | ||||
| Isle of Wight Glass Museum | ||||
| Isle of Wight Postal Museum | ||||
| Isle of Wight Steam Railway | ||||
| Landing Craft LCT 7074 | ||||
| Lilliput Doll and Toy Museum | ||||
| Little Woodham Living History Village | ||||
| Little Woodham Living History Village | ||||
| Longshoreman's Museum | ||||
| Mary Rose Museum | ||||
| Medieval Merchants House | ||||
| Medieval Merchants House | ||||
| Motoring in Miniature - On Tour | ||||
| Museum of Island History | ||||
| Newport Roman Villa | ||||
| Old Town Hall | ||||
| Osborne House Swiss Cottage Museum | ||||
| Royal Military Police Museum | ||||
| Royal Naval Museum | ||||
| Royal Navy Submarine Museum | ||||
| Royal Victoria Hospital Museum | ||||
| Royal Victoria Hospital Museum | ||||
| Ryde District Heritage Centre | ||||
| Secret Army Exhibition | ||||
| Secret Army Exhibition | ||||
| Sir Max Aitken Museum | ||||
| Solent Sky | ||||
| Solent Sky | ||||
| Southsea Castle | ||||
| St Thomas Church (Heritage Centre) | ||||
| The Buckler's Hard Story Maritime Museum | ||||
| The Diving Museum | ||||
| The Gallery | ||||
| The National Poo Museum | ||||
| The Shipwreck Centre | ||||
| The Wight Military and Heritage Museum | ||||
| Train Story | ||||
| Tudor House Museum | ||||
| Tudor House Museum | ||||
| Ventnor Heritage Museum | ||||
| West Wight Heritage Centre | ||||
| Westbury Manor Museum | ||||
| Wight Aviation Museum | ||||
| WW1 Remembrance Centre | ||||
| Yarmouth Town Hall |
Libraries in Rookley
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderman Lacey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Alderman Lacey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beddow Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bembridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bridgemary Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bridgemary Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bridgemary Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brighstone Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Carnegie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cosham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cowes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| East Cowes Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Elson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fareham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Freshwater Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gosport Discovery Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Gosport Discovery Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Hythe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lockswood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lord Louis Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Netley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Niton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| North End Library | 0.0 | |||||
| North End Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Portchester Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Portchester Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ryde Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ryde Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sandown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shanklin Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southsea LIbrary | 0.0 | |||||
| Southsea LIbrary | 0.0 | |||||
| Stubbington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| University of Portsmouth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ventnor Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woolston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woolston Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Rookley
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bumbles | |||||
| Chesapeake Mill | |||||
| Fareham Market | |||||
| Fareham Market | |||||
| Ryde Market | |||||
| Ryde Market |
Hotels in Rookley
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Rookley
17 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Rookley
34 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Rookley
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Rookley
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Rookley
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Rookley
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Rookley
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Rookley
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Rookley
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Rookley
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Rookley
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Rookley
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Rookley
8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Rookley
4 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Rookley
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Rookley
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fallen Acorn Brewing Co | ||||
| Fallen Acorn Brewing Co | ||||
| Goddards Brewery | ||||
| Irving Brewers | ||||
| Irving Brewers | ||||
| Isle of Wight Brewery Ltd | ||||
| Make Make | ||||
| Make Make | ||||
| Staggeringly Good | ||||
| Staggeringly Good | ||||
| The Southsea Brewing Company | ||||
| The Southsea Brewing Company | ||||
| Urban Island | ||||
| Urban Island | ||||
| Vibrant Forest Brewery | ||||
| Wight Knuckle Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Rookley
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Rookley
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton Alpine Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Rookley
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Blackbushe Airport | BBS | Medium Airport |
| Bournemouth Airport | BOH | Medium Airport |
| Farnborough Airport | FAB | Medium Airport |
| Lasham Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| MoD Boscombe Down | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Odiham | ODH | Medium Airport |
| Southampton Airport | SOU | Medium Airport |
| Barton Ashes Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Batchley Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bembridge Airport | BBP | Small Airport |
| Bere Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Berry Grove Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Binstead Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bognor Regis Lec Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bossington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowden Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowerchalke Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bowerswaine Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brimpton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brockwood Bottom Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chilbolton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chilsfold Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clench Common Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Colemore Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deptford Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Devizes Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dunsfold Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Fairoaks Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Farley Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Freshwater Fruit Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Goodwood Aerodrome | QUG | Small Airport |
| Greenlease Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hatchgate Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Herridge Gallops / Collingbourne Ducis Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hill Top Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Homestead Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Idsworth Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Upham Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lydeway Field | - | Small Airport |
| Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Manor House Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Marsh Court Manor Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Meonstoke Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Rookley
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Carisbrooke Post Office | |
| Gunville Post Office | |
| Pan Post Office | |
| Rookley Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Rookley
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Nayu Wellness Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Rookley
21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Baptist Church | |
| Bethany Church | |
| Bowcombe Methodist Church | |
| Church of St John the Baptist | |
| Church of St Nicholas in Castro | |
| Gunville Methodist Church | |
| Kingdom Hall | |
| Newport Congregational Chruch | |
| Newport Methodist Church | |
| Rookley Methodist Church | |
| Salvation Army | |
| St Mary's | |
| St Olave | |
| St Paul's | |
| St Thomas | |
| St Thomas' Church | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | |
| The Church on the Roundabout | |
| True Vine Church | |
| Unitarian Meeting House |
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UFO Sightings Near Rookley
2 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Rookley.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Isle of wight (uk/england) | 2006 | Greeny Blue bright large opposing triangular shaped light that dissappeared very very fast |
| Isle of wight (uk/england) | 2001 | The sighting was seen at 06.10am on Thursday 25 January 2001 in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight, England. My name is Mary Short and I am |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Rookley?
Rookley has a population of 606 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 79 people per square mile, spread across 7.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Rookley?
Rookley has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 33.3 inches.
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