Sherborne, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Sherborne is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 10,361. Elevation: 190 ft (58 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

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

10,361 Population 8/sq mi density
190 ft Elevation 58 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
43.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population10,361
Density8/mi²
Veterans7.1%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain43.6 in/yr
Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Population10,361
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Coordinates50.9460°, -2.5178°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation43.6 inches (1,108 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.1 inches (10 cm)

About Sherborne

Sherborne is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 10,361. The city sits at an elevation of 190 feet (58 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Sherborne

Sherborne has an average annual temperature of 10.9°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.7°C), the coldest is Jan (4.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 942 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.5°C / 40°F -3.2° / 12.2° 73.2
Feb 6.5°C / 44°F -1.7° / 13.7° 84.7
Mar 7.1°C / 45°F -1.2° / 15.6° 78.2
Apr 8.7°C / 48°F -1.6° / 18.8° 53.4
May 12.1°C / 54°F 2.6° / 21.6° 62.4
Jun 15.3°C / 60°F 6.2° / 26.2° 62.5
Jul 17.5°C / 63°F 9.1° / 29.4° 64.9
Aug 17.7°C / 64°F 9° / 28.6° 57.0
Sep 15.4°C / 60°F 5.8° / 27° 73.6
Oct 12°C / 54°F 3.1° / 19.4° 129.0
Nov 8.1°C / 46°F -0.5° / 15.3° 96.4
Dec 6.3°C / 43°F -1.7° / 13° 106.4
Sherborne experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 190 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Area1,308.1 sq mi (3,388.0 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates50.9460°N, 2.5178°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.6"
15% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.54"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 122 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 127 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 124 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 134 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 36 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 36 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 74 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 140 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 98 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 83 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 105 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 79 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 68 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 117 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 95 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 36 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 85 km
Sep 17, 1993 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom M3.2 140 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 88 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 107 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 - 60 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
May 53°F (11°C) 2.1 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in Wettest

Sherborne has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Sherborne

11 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
The Medlycott - - - -
Business, Economics, Enterprise & Entrepeneurship - - - -
The Gryphon School - - - -
Sherborne Primary School - - - -
Sherborne Preparatory School - - - -
Sherborne School for Girls - - - -
Sherborne International School - - - -
Leweston School - - - -
Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School - - - -
Harbour Vale School - - - -
Sherborne School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sherborne

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Noods Radio - MP3 192 kbps
BFBS Blandford - AAC+ 64 kbps
Weymouth Rocks (Medium Bitrate) punk, rock AAC 48 kbps
Abbey104 - MP3 256 kbps
Radio Wimborne community radio station MP3 320 kbps
Radio Ninesprings - MP3 256 kbps
Alfred community news MP3 160 kbps
10 Radio 105.3 - Wiveliscombe community radio, somerset MP3 128 kbps
Somervalley fm community radio, local station MP3 192 kbps
100% Whatever Westcountry - MP3
Wave Community Radio - MP3 128 kbps
WIDE Radio club, dance MP3

Museums in Sherborne

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Beaminster Museum
Bridport Museum
Bruton Museum
Cobham Hall
Collonade
Dinosaur Museum
Dorset Museum
Fleet Air Arm Museum
Gillingham Museum
Glastonbury Abbey
Glastonbury Tribunal
Haynes International Motor Museum
Ilchester Museum
Mere Museum
Montacute TV Radio & Toy Museum
Roman Villa Museum
Sherborne Museum
Sherborne Steam & Waterwheel Centre
Somerset Rural Life Museum
South Somerset Heritage Collection
Stour Micro Museum
Sturminster Museum
Terracotta Warriors Museum
The Keep Military Museum
The Teddy Bear Museum
The Tutankhamun Exhibition
Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum
Villa Ventorum
Visit Hillbrush

Libraries in Sherborne

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Beaminster Library0.0
Bridport Library0.0
Bruton Community Library0.0
Burton Bradstock Library0.0
Dorchester Library0.0
Gillingham Library0.0
Library Hub0.0
Martock Library0.0
Mere Library0.0
Milborne Port Library0.0
Puddletown Library0.0
Sherborne Library0.0
Somerton Community Library0.0
Stalbridge Library0.0
Street Library0.0
Sturminster Newton Library0.0
Yeovil Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Sherborne

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dorchester Market
Rise Market And Bakery
The Customs House

Hotels in Sherborne

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Eastbury
The Hillbrook

Restaurants in Sherborne

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MacReady's
Newell Bistro
Rajpoot
Tamburino Gold
The Eastbury
The Green

Cafes in Sherborne

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe D'Urberville
Costa
Kafé Fontana
Station Cafe
The Pear Tree
The Three Wishes

Theatres in Sherborne

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Powell Theatre

Castles in Sherborne

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sherborne Castle
Sherborne Old Castle

Dentists in Sherborne

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wessex House Dental Practice

Veterinaries in Sherborne

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Newton Clarke Veterinary Surgeons
Newton Clarke Vetinary Surgeons

Train Stations in Sherborne

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sherborne

Gas Stations in Sherborne

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP

Banks in Sherborne

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lloyds Bank

Golf Courses in Sherborne

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Folke Golf Centre

Breweries in Sherborne

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Dorset Piddle Brewery
Palmer's Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Sherborne

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Sherborne

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Warmwell Snowsport Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
South Wilts Ski Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Sherborne

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bristol AirportBRSLarge Airport
Bournemouth AirportBOHMedium Airport
RAF FairfordFFDMedium Airport
RNAS YeoviltonYEOMedium Airport
Avon Lane Airfield-Small Airport
Badminton Airfield-Small Airport
Bagber Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Batch End Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club-Small Airport
Biss Brook Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bowerchalke Airfield-Small Airport
Bowerswaine Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Bowldown Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Branscombe Airfield-Small Airport
Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Charlton Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Charmy Down Airstrip-Small Airport
Chase Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Clutton Hill Airstrip-Small Airport
Compton Abbas Aerodrome-Small Airport
Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip-Small Airport
Cotswold AirportGBASmall Airport
Craysmarsh Airstrip-Small Airport
Croes Carn Einion Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Curry Rivel Airstrip-Small Airport
Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip-Small Airport
Deptford Airstrip-Small Airport
Devizes Airstrip-Small Airport
Dorset Gliding Club (Eyres Field)-Small Airport
Dunkeswell Airfield-Small Airport
Edington Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Farway Common Airfield-Small Airport
Garston Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Glebe Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Godney Airstrip-Small Airport
Great House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Gutchpool Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Halesland Glider Field-Small Airport
Henstridge Airfield-Small Airport
Hermitage Airstrip-Small Airport
Heywood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Langley House Airstrip-Small Airport
Langport Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower Withial Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower-Durston Airstrip-Small Airport
Lydeway Field-Small Airport
Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Manton Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Sherborne

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Alweston Post Office
Sherborne Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sherborne

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapel of the Holy Trinity
Cheap Street Church
Church of St James the Great
Church of St Martin of Tours
Church of St Mary Magdalene
Church of The Sacred Heart and St Aldhelm
Longburton Methodist Church
Sherborne Abbey
St Lawrence
St Mary Magdalene's Church (rems.)
St Paul's Church
St Peter & St Paul

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 Sherborne

What is the population of Sherborne?

Sherborne has a population of 10,361 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 1,308.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sherborne?

Sherborne has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 43.6 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.

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