Selsey, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Selsey is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 10,923. Elevation: 23 ft (7 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

10,923 Population 2,304/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
31.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population10,923
Density2,304/mi²
Veterans5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain31.9 in/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population10,923
Population Density2,304 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates50.7350°, -0.7898°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation31.9 inches (811 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Selsey

Selsey is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 10,923. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 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 31.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Selsey

Selsey has an average annual temperature of 12.5°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (18°C), the coldest is Jan (7.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 887 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.8°C / 46°F 3.7° / 11.9° 78.1
Feb 8.4°C / 47°F 4.3° / 11.2° 83.5
Mar 8.7°C / 48°F 4.7° / 11.6° 69.8
Apr 9.7°C / 49°F 5.3° / 13.5° 40.9
May 12.2°C / 54°F 8.6° / 16° 39.8
Jun 15°C / 59°F 11.2° / 19.5° 58.6
Jul 17°C / 63°F 14.2° / 21.6° 49.8
Aug 18°C / 64°F 14.9° / 21.4° 46.1
Sep 17.2°C / 63°F 12.8° / 20.8° 79.0
Oct 15.2°C / 59°F 11.3° / 18.1° 124.3
Nov 11.8°C / 53°F 6.9° / 15.9° 107.3
Dec 9.5°C / 49°F 4.9° / 13.1° 110.2
Selsey experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area4.7 sq mi (12.3 km²)
Population Density2,304/sq mi
Coordinates50.7350°N, 0.7898°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.62"
Driest Month (May) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.0 on May 19, 2019.

Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 106 km
Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 132 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 141 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 68 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 143 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 104 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 124 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 144 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 117 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 63 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 8 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 144 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 94 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 93 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 78 km
Jul 16, 2005 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom M2.9 41 km
Jan 27, 2015 1 km ENE of Winchester, United Kingdom M2.9 52 km
Mar 18, 2001 8 km W of Marlborough, United Kingdom M2.9 107 km
Mar 23, 1998 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom M2.9 133 km
Dec 31, 1992 38 km WNW of Étretat, France M2.8 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.9 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m - 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in Wettest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.7 in
April 47°F (9°C) 2.0 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in Driest
June 58°F (15°C) 2.0 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in

Selsey has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 41°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.6") and May the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Selsey

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
The Academy, Selsey - - - -
Medmerry Primary School - - - -
Seal Primary Academy - - - -
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Radio Stations near Selsey

10 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
Shine Radio - AAC+ 96 kbps

Museums in Selsey

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arundel Museum & Heritage Centre
Bignor Roman Villa
Bognor Regis Museum
Cass Sculpture Foundation
Emsworth Museum
Fishbourne Roman Palace
Tangmere Military Aviation Museum
The Novium
Weald & Downland Open Air Museum

Libraries in Selsey

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aldwick Community Centre0.0
Arundel Library0.0
Bognor Regis Library0.0
Chichester College Library0.0
Chichester Library0.0
Emsworth Library0.0
Havant Library0.0
Havant Library0.0
Hayling Island Library0.0
Horndean Library0.0
Leigh Park Library0.0
Library0.0
Midhurst Library0.0
Selsey Library0.0
Simone's library0.0
Southbourne Library0.0
Waterlooville Library and Learning Centre0.0
Wittering Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Selsey

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Draper’s Yard
Ford Open Air Market
Waterlooville Pop up Shop

Restaurants in Selsey

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Banca
Lal Bar Cocktail And Pizzeria
New Magna Tandoori Restaurant
Summer Palace
The Boulevard

Cafes in Selsey

8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chaplins Little Shake Shop
Costa
East Beach Kiosk
Penny's American Diner
RSPB Pagham Harbour Visitor Centre
Saltings
The Local Café
Wave Cafe And Sandwich Bar

Cinemas in Selsey

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Selsey Pavilion

Theme Parks in Selsey

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

West Sands Fun Fair

Veterinaries in Selsey

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Downland Veterinary Group

Gas Stations in Selsey

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asda

Gyms in Selsey

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dream Fitness
Thrive

Golf Courses in Selsey

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Selsey Golf Club

Breweries in Selsey

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Fauna Brewing
Gribble Inn
The Emsworth Brewery
The Emsworth Brewery
The Emsworth Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Selsey

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Selsey

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Southampton Alpine Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Selsey

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Gatwick AirportLGWLarge Airport
London Heathrow AirportLHRLarge Airport
Blackbushe AirportBBSMedium Airport
Brighton City AirportESHMedium Airport
Farnborough AirportFABMedium Airport
Lasham Airfield-Medium Airport
RAF OdihamODHMedium Airport
Southampton AirportSOUMedium Airport
Barton Ashes Airstrip-Small Airport
Baynard's Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Bembridge AirportBBPSmall 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
Bowford Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brimpton Airfield-Small Airport
Brockwood Bottom Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brooklands Aerodrome-Small Airport
Chilbolton Airfield-Small Airport
Chilsfold Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Chipstead Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Colemore Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Denford Manor Airstrip-Small Airport
Dunsfold Aerodrome-Small Airport
Englefield Airstrip-Small Airport
Fairoaks Airport-Small Airport
Farley Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Firs Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Folly Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Fowler's Field Airstrip-Small Airport
Fowler's Field Airstrip-Small Airport
Freshwater Fruit Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Frieslands Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Goldstone Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Goodwood AerodromeQUGSmall Airport
Greenlease Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hadfold Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hatchgate Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Hickstead Airstrip-Small Airport
Hill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hill Top Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Homestead Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hopkiln Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Idsworth Airstrip-Small Airport
Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport-Small Airport
Jackrells Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Kenley Glider Field-Small Airport

Post Offices in Selsey

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
East Beach Post Office
Selsey Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Selsey

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
East Beach Evangelical Church
Parish Church of Saint Thomas a Becket
Selsey Methodist Church
St Peter's Church, Selsey
St Wilfrid's Chapel

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 Selsey

What is the population of Selsey?

Selsey has a population of 10,923 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 2,304 people per square mile, spread across 4.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Selsey?

Selsey 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 31.9 inches.

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