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Saint Sampson, Guernsey

St Sampson · Guernsey

Saint Sampson is a small city in St Sampson, Guernsey with a population of 8,966. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,966 Population 3,865/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
34.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Guernsey Timezone

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About Saint Sampson

Saint Sampson

St Sampson is a parish of Guernsey, an island in the Bailiwick of Guernsey, directly north of St Peter Port. It is on the north-west and north-east coasts of the island and is split into two sections, intersected by Vale.

People

Population8,966
Density3,865/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain34.1 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population8,966
Population Density3,865 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates49.4839°, -2.5233°
TimezoneEurope/Guernsey
Country🇬🇬 Guernsey
State / ProvinceSt Sampson
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation34.1 inches (867 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Saint Sampson

Saint Sampson is a small city in Guernsey (St Sampson) with a population of 8,966. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Guernsey.

Saint Sampson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 274 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below Guernsey avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density3,865/sq mi
Coordinates49.4839°N, 2.5233°W
TimezoneEurope/Guernsey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below Guernsey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

74 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M0.0 on May 19, 2019.

Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 51 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 38 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 146 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 105 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 55 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 107 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 125 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 99 km
Dec 7, 1998 0 km SE of Cherrueix, France M3.4 115 km
Sep 17, 1994 33 km NE of Plouézec, France M3.4 63 km
Jun 22, 1997 13 km SSE of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.4 58 km
Jul 23, 2014 France M3.3 57 km
Aug 29, 2001 5 km ENE of Saint-Lô, France M3.3 116 km
May 30, 2001 3 km SW of Quintin, France M3.2 126 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 130 km
Jul 14, 1998 7 km NNE of Poullaouen, France M3.2 144 km
Feb 12, 1990 1 km N of Lanmeur, France M3.2 126 km
Apr 28, 1998 3 km NE of Plouha, France M3.1 91 km
Apr 17, 1992 3 km SSE of Plounévez-Quintin, France M3.1 145 km
Apr 16, 2001 7 km NNW of Saint-Caradec, France M3.0 140 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 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.1 in
February 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in
June 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in
July 62°F (16°C) 1.6 in Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in Warmest
September 60°F (15°C) 2.7 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in

Saint Sampson has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 43°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Saint Sampson

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Herm School
Hautes Capelles School
St. Sampsons High School
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Radio Stations near Saint Sampson

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Hot Radio (GB) 00s, 2000s MP3 160 kbps
Riduna-radio.com country, local news MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Saint Sampson

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
201 Squadron (RAF) Museum
Castle Cornet
Fort Grey Shipwreck Museum
German Naval Observation Tower MP3 - Torteval
German Naval Signals HQ
German Occupation Museum World War II
Guernsey Folk and Costume Museum
Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery
Guernsey underground military museum
Hauteville House
Royal Guernsey Light Infantry Museum
Royal Guernsey Militia Regimental Museum
Sark during WW2
The Story of Castle Cornet

Libraries in Saint Sampson

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Guille-Allès Library0.0
Island Archives0.0
Priaulx Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint Sampson

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market Square

Hotels in Saint Sampson

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PENINSULA HOTEL
White House

Restaurants in Saint Sampson

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Atan Ahan
Cabriz
Cabriz Bar & Bistro
Dragon Chinese Restaurant
Indian Cottage
Pony Inn
Puffin and Oyster
The Harbour Cafe
The Kiln

Cafes in Saint Sampson

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Costa
Di's Diner
Grande Havre Kiosk
Rendezvous
The Halfway Café

Castles in Saint Sampson

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bréhon Tower

Dentists in Saint Sampson

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bridge Dental Clinic

Veterinaries in Saint Sampson

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vets4Pets

Gas Stations in Saint Sampson

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Co-operative En Route
GG #554898417
Island Motor Company
Vale Service Station

Banks in Saint Sampson

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

HSBC
Lloyds Bank
NatWest

Gyms in Saint Sampson

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bodyworks

Breweries in Saint Sampson

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Little Big Brew Co.
Rocquette Cider
White Rock Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Saint Sampson

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Saint Sampson

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alderney AirportACIMedium Airport
Guernsey AirportGCIMedium Airport
Jersey AirportJERMedium Airport
Aérodrome de VauvilleSmall Airport

Post Offices in Saint Sampson

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Herm Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint Sampson

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Delancey Elim Pentecostal Church
Full Mission Gospal
Our Lady Star of the Sea
St Mary
St Sampson's Parish Church
St Tugual's Chapel
Vale Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Guernsey
Area
6.0 km² (2.3 mi²)
Postal Code
GY2
Website
stsampson.gg

🇬🇬 About Guernsey

Capital St Peter Port
Population 65,228
Area 78 km²
HDI 0.940
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English, French, Guernésiais
Calling code +44
TLD .gg
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Guernsey

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 1 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 9 Liberation Day Liberation Day
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 Boxing Day St. Stephen's Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint Sampson

What is the population of Saint Sampson?

Saint Sampson has a population of 8,966 residents and is located in Guernsey. The population density is 3,865 people per square mile, spread across 2.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Saint Sampson?

Saint Sampson has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.1 inches.

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