Rye, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Rye is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 4,483. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°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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About Rye
Rye is a town and civil parish in the Rother district of East Sussex, England, two miles from the English Channel at the confluence of three rivers: the Rother, the Tillingham and the Brede. In the mid-twelfth century, it was an important member of the mediaeval Cinque Ports confederation, it was at the head of an embayment of the English Channel, and almost entirely surrounded by the sea. Over the subsequent centuries, the coastline has moved further away due to a combination of natural silting up from storm damage, changes in the flow of the River Rother, and tidal changes, along with deliberate land reclamation from the sea.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,483 |
| Population Density | 2,767 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.9511°, 0.7337° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.0 inches (1,017 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.7 inches (12 cm) |
About Rye
Rye is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 4,483. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,767/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.9511°N, 0.7337°E |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1858 | NORTH SEA | Unknown | 6.0 m | - | 62 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 39 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in |
Rye has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in February to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and May the driest (1.7").
Schools in Rye
4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rye College | - | - | - | - |
| Rye Community Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Michael's Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Rye
14 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DnB Liquified | liquid dnb | MP3 128 kbps | |
| More Radio Eastbourne | hits, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| EKR Retro Rock | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hailsham FM | local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| West Kent Radio | - | MP3 170 kbps | |
| Radio Jupiter | adult contemporary, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Lifestyle Radio UK | country, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Conquest Hospital Radio | - | MP3 160 kbps | |
| White Cliffs Radio | - | MP3 | |
| 105.9 Academy FM (Folkestone) | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Power Ace Radio | afrobeats, easy listening | MP3 128 kbps | |
| TGM GOSPEL RADIO | gospel | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Colin Mogagabe | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Homemade Radio | adult contemporary, blues | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Rye
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford Borough Museum | ||||
| Battle Abbey | ||||
| Brenzett Aeronautical Museum | ||||
| Colonel Stephens Railway Museum | ||||
| Cranbrook Museum | ||||
| Exhibition and Model Railway | ||||
| Hastings Fishermen's Museum | ||||
| Hastings Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| Hastings Old Town Hall Museum | ||||
| Lashenden Air Warfare Museum | ||||
| Lydd Town Museum | ||||
| Rolvenden Layne Sound Museum | ||||
| Romney Marsh Wartime Collection | ||||
| Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway | ||||
| Rye Castle Museum | ||||
| Rye Castle Museum at Ypres Tower | ||||
| Shipwreck Museum | ||||
| Tenterden District Museum | ||||
| The Agricultural Museum | ||||
| The C.M Booth Collection | ||||
| The South East Romany Museum | ||||
| The True CRIME Museum | ||||
| Winchelsea Corporation Museum | ||||
| Woodchurch Museum |
Libraries in Rye
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hawkhurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Headcorn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hollington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lydd Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lydd Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Marden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| New Romney | 0.0 | |||||
| Northiam Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ore Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rye Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Staplehurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tenterden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Stanhope Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Wye Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Rye
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingfisher Blinds | |||||
| Rye Farmers' Market | |||||
| Rye Market | |||||
| St Leonards Church Market |
Hotels in Rye
7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Rye
22 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Rye
21 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Rye
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Rye
3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Rye
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Rye
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Rye
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Rye
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Rye
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Rye
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Rye
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewing Brothers Brewery and Taproom | ||||
| Brumaison Beer | ||||
| Curious Brewing | ||||
| Old Dairy Brewery | ||||
| Romney Marsh Brewery | ||||
| The FILO Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Rye
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Rye
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Rye
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Biggin Hill Airport | BQH | Medium Airport |
| London City Airport | LCY | Medium Airport |
| London Southend Airport | SEN | Medium Airport |
| Lydd London Ashford Airport | LYX | Medium Airport |
| Acton Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Barcombe-North Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Barling Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Barnards Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Bensons Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bonnington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bradleys Lawn Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chalksole Green Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Challock Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Channel Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Chelworth House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Churchlands Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clipgate Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crockham Hill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Damyns Hall Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Danehill Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deanland Lewes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| East Haxted Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Egerton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fridd Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Frinsted Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gerpins Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hamilton Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Harringe Court Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Headcorn Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Homefield Farm / Edenbridge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Inglenook Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Jenkins Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kittyhawk Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Laddingford Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Lamberhurst Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lamberhurst Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Little Engeham Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Little Robhurst Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lukesfield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Meadow Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Metropolitan Police Air Support Unit Lippitts Hill | - | Small Airport |
| Napps Field Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Old Hay Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Palmers Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pent Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Piltdown Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Rankins Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ringmer Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Ripple Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Rye
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Iden Post Office | |
| Jempsons Superstore | |
| Rye Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Rye
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| STAR |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Rye
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints | |
| Church of the Holy Spirit | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Rye Baptist Church | |
| St Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church | |
| St Mary's | |
| St Peter & St Paul | |
| St. Mary the Virgin | |
| St. Michael |
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UFO Sightings Near Rye
1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Rye.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rye (uk/england) | 2000 | i object bright light ,slow moving ,silent black objectegg shape moved away from central light-light stopped and retracked on itself |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Rye
What is the population of Rye?
Rye has a population of 4,483 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 2,767 people per square mile, spread across 1.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Rye?
Rye has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 40.0 inches, with 4.7 inches of snow.
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