Rothbury, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Rothbury is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,263. Elevation: 276 ft (84 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

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

2,263 Population
276 ft Elevation 84 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
34.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Rothbury

Rothbury

Rothbury is a market town and civil parish in Northumberland, England, on the River Coquet. It is 14 miles (22.5 km) north-west of Morpeth and 26 miles (42 km) north of Newcastle upon Tyne. At the 2011 census, it had a population of 2,107.

People

Population2,263
Veterans5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain34.7 in/yr
Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Population2,263
Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Coordinates55.3106°, -1.9085°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation34.7 inches (881 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rothbury

Rothbury is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,263. The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet (84 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Rothbury experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average46.1°F
15% below United Kingdom avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Coordinates55.3106°N, 1.9085°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"
9% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.50"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 146 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 128 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 142 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 112 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 90 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 83 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.5 in
March 40°F (5°C) 2.9 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in Driest
May 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in

Rothbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 37°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Rothbury

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Thropton Village First School - - - -
Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School - - - -
Rothbury First School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Rothbury

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Dance Revolution - MP3 192 kbps
First radio bounce northeast club dance AAC
Amazing Radio UK electronica, hip hop MP3 128 kbps
NUFC Talk Radio football, soccer MP3 96 kbps
frisk radio groove northeast groove AAC
Smooth Tyne & Wear easy listening, newcastle MP3 128 kbps
Frisk radio bounce northeast bounce AAC
Frisk Radio - AAC
Pride Radio (US) iheartradio, pride AAC 24 kbps
Radio Northumberland - MP3 128 kbps
Lionheart Radio community, community radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Rothbury

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ad Gefrin Museum
Bailiffgate Museum
Constable's Tower
Model Railway
Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum
Northumberland Fusiliers Museum
The Hardy Store & Mesuem

Libraries in Rothbury

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alnwick Library0.0
Wooler Library0.0

Hotels in Rothbury

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clennell Hall Country House
Newcastle House Hotel
The Coquetvale Hotel

Restaurants in Rothbury

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anisha Tandoori
La Mensa
Rothbury Fish & Chips

Cafes in Rothbury

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bewick’s Kitchen & Coffee House
T’s Cakes and Bakes
Tea Rooms
The Still Room
The Vale Cafe
Townfoot Cafe and Bar
Yvonne’s Cakes & Catering

Monuments in Rothbury

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Armstrong Cross

Dentists in Rothbury

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rothbury Dental Practice

Veterinaries in Rothbury

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alnorthumbria Veterinary Group

Gas Stations in Rothbury

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Golf Courses in Rothbury

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rothbury Golf Club

Breweries in Rothbury

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
VIP Brewery

Airports Near Rothbury

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle International AirportNCLLarge Airport
RAF Spadeadam-Medium Airport
Athey's Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Bywell Airfield-Small Airport
Causey Park Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Charlton Mires Airstrip-Small Airport
Charterhall Airfield-Small Airport
Currock Hill Glider Field-Small Airport
Druridge Bay Airstrip-Small Airport
Eccles Newton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Eshott Airfield-Small Airport
Ewesley Airstrip-Small Airport
Fishburn Airfield-Small Airport
Glassonby Airfield-Small Airport
Greenhills Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
High Flats Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lempitlaw Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Loadman Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Milfield Glider Field-Small Airport
Nether Huntlywood Airstrip-Small Airport
Peterlee Airfield-Small Airport
Selby House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Skelling Farm Glider Field-Small Airport
Staindrop Private Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Rothbury

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Coop
Holystone Village Post Office
Thropton Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rothbury

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Catholic Church of All Saints
Christ Church
Rothbury All Saints
Rothbury URC Church
St Agnes
St Andrew's Church
Thropton United Reformed Church

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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What is the population of Rothbury?

Rothbury has a population of 2,263 residents and is located in United Kingdom..

What is the weather like in Rothbury?

Rothbury has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 34.7 inches.

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