Sawtry, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Sawtry is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 5,873. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

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

5,873 Population 13/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
31.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population5,873
Density13/mi²
Veterans5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain31.2 in/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population5,873
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates52.4398°, -0.2842°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation31.2 inches (793 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.8 inches (15 cm)

About Sawtry

Sawtry is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 5,873. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Sawtry experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.2 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area444.4 sq mi (1,151.0 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates52.4398°N, 0.2842°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.2"
18% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 5.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 127 km
Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 107 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 77 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 59 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 92 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 43 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 103 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 97 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 44 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 133 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 14 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 123 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 137 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 137 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 74 km
Oct 2, 1999 5 km SSW of Cheadle, United Kingdom M3.2 130 km
Feb 21, 2022 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom M3.2 112 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 126 km
Sep 23, 2002 3 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M3.2 126 km
Apr 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Middle Rasen, United Kingdom M3.1 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 53°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
October 51°F (10°C) 1.9 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in

Sawtry has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Sawtry

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Great Gidding CE Primary School - - - -
Sawtry Junior Academy - - - -
Sawtry Infants' School - - - -
Sawtry Village Academy - - - -
Sawtry Primary Schools - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sawtry

19 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cam FM 97.2 - MP3
Bedford Radio classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
Northants 1 00's, 10's MP3 128 kbps
Cambridge Radio jazz, pop MP3 128 kbps
HearMe - 70s Rock 70s rock, 70’s rock MP3
BBC Radio Berkshire bbc, berkshire UNKNOWN
CRMK pop MP3 192 kbps
Bloomberg UK business, news UNKNOWN
Boomerang Radio - MP3
Hospital Radio Bedford - MP3 128 kbps
Gabbie's Doo - MP3 128 kbps
Black Cat Radio (US) - MP3 128 kbps
Beat Route Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Rutland and Stamford Sound - MP3
Heart Peterborough charts, pop MP3 128 kbps
LoversRockRadio - MP3 192 kbps
Heart Cambridge 103.0 hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
in2Beats classic soul MP3 192 kbps
Data Transmission Radio deep house, drum and bass MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Sawtry

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Heritage Centre
Norris Museum
Old Farm Equipment
Oundle Museum
Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery
Priest's House (National Trust)
Ramsey Rural Museum
St Neots Museum
The Cromwell Museum
Thorney Museum
Thurleigh Museum
Whittlesey Museum

Libraries in Sawtry

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Buckden Library0.0
Cambourne Library0.0
Crowland Library0.0
Deeping Library0.0
Dogsthorpe Library0.0
Eye Library0.0
Hampton Library and Leisure Centre0.0
Huntingdon Library and Archives0.0
LRC0.0
Orton Library0.0
Oundle Library0.0
Papworth Library0.0
Peterborough Central Library0.0
Ramsey Library0.0
Ryhall Library0.0
Sawtry Library0.0
St Ives Library and Learning Centre0.0
St Neots Library0.0
Stamford Library0.0
Stanground Library0.0
The Cripps Library0.0
Warboys Library0.0
Werrington Library0.0
Whittlesey Library & Learning Centre0.0
Woodston Library0.0
Yaxley Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Sawtry

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Car Boot Sale (seasonal)
Market Square
Red Lion Square

Hotels in Sawtry

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Redwings Lodge Sawtry

Restaurants in Sawtry

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Spiceland

Cafes in Sawtry

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Costa

Monuments in Sawtry

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Woodwalton Village Sign

Zoos in Sawtry

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hamerton Zoo Park

Veterinaries in Sawtry

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cromwell Vets

Gas Stations in Sawtry

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
Gulf
Pace

Breweries in Sawtry

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Nene Valley Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Sawtry

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Sawtry

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
The Snow Centre Hemel Hempstead 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Better Ski & Board Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
InPiste 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Sawtry

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Luton AirportLTNLarge Airport
London Stansted AirportSTNLarge Airport
Cambridge City AirportCBGMedium Airport
Cranfield Airport-Medium Airport
RAF Barkston Heath-Medium Airport
RAF ConingsbyQCYMedium Airport
RAF Cranwell-Medium Airport
RAF WaddingtonWTNMedium Airport
RAF Wittering-Medium Airport
(Duplicete)East Kirkby Airfield-Small Airport
Andrewsfield Aerodrome-Small Airport
Armshold Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Audley End Airfield-Small Airport
Baileys Fram Airstrip-Small Airport
Bakersfield Airstrip-Small Airport
Bankwood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Barnfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bedford Aerodrome-Small Airport
Bedwell Hey Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Beeches Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Benington Airfield-Small Airport
Bernwood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Black Spring Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Blackmoor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Boston Aerodrome-Small Airport
Bovingdon Airstrip-Small Airport
Brooklands Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bury Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Buttermilk Hall Farm-Small Airport
Cardington Airstrip-Small Airport
Caunton Airfield-Small Airport
Chatteris Airfield-Small Airport
Cheddington Airstrip-Small Airport
Chesham Vale Airstrip-Small Airport
Coldharbour Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Coleman Green Airstrip-Small Airport
Cottage Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Cottered Airstrip-Small Airport
Cowbit Airstrip-Small Airport
Croft Airstrip-Small Airport
Crowland Glider Field-Small Airport
Dalkeith Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Decoy Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Deenethorpe Airfield-Small Airport
Drayton Home Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Duxford Aerodrome-Small Airport
Dysons Osiers Airstrip-Small Airport
Earwig Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
East Kirkby Airfield-Small Airport
Easton Maudit Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Sawtry

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Sawtry Mini Market

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sawtry

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints Church
All Saints, Hamerton
All Saints, Winwick
Great Gidding Baptist Church
Saint Andrew
Saint John (Little Gidding Parish Church)
Saint Michael (Great Gidding Parish Church)
Saint Nicholas (Glatton Parish Church)
Sawtry Methodist Church
St Andrew's
St Margaret

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Meteorites Near Sawtry

1 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Sawtry.

Name Year Description
Glatton 1991

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Sawtry

What is the population of Sawtry?

Sawtry has a population of 5,873 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 444.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sawtry?

Sawtry has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 31.2 inches, with 5.8 inches of snow.

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