Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Shrewsbury is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 76,802. Elevation: 246 ft (75 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°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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People
Climate
| Population | 76,802 |
| Population Density | 5,235 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 246 ft (75 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.7101°, -2.7521° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 27.2 inches (690 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 76,802. The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet (75 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Climate in Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury has an average annual temperature of 9.8°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.3°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 684 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 246 ft (75 m) |
| Area | 14.7 sq mi (38.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,235/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.7101°N, 2.7521°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
Shrewsbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.9").
Colleges & Universities in Shrewsbury
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derwen College | College | - | Visit → |
| North Shropshire College | College | - | Visit → |
| North Shropshire College | College | - | , |
Schools in Shrewsbury
26 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Martin Wilson School | - | - | - | - |
| Belvidere School | - | - | - | - |
| Belvidere Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shrewsbury School | - | - | - | - |
| Shrewsbury High School | - | - | - | - |
| Meole Brace School | - | - | - | - |
| St George's Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Woodfield Infant School | - | - | - | - |
| Grange Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mount Pleasant Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Greenacres Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Greenfields Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Giles C.E. Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Harlescott Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery | - | - | - | - |
| Bettws Lifehouse | - | - | - | - |
| Radbrook Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| The Priory School | - | - | - | - |
| St Winefride's RC Independent School | - | - | - | - |
| Mereside Church of England Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Prestfelde School | - | - | - | - |
| Crowmoor Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wilfred Owen School and Severndale Specialist School | - | - | - | - |
| Shrewsbury Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Coleham Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sundorne Infant School and Nursery | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Shrewsbury
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HearMe 2010s pop music | - | MP3 | |
| HearMe - 2020s Pop Music | 2020s pop music | MP3 | |
| Sunshine 855 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hereme 2000s pop | 2000's, pop | MP3 | |
| Hearme - 80s rock | 80d rock, 80’s rock | MP3 | |
| Wrexham Premier Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Circl8 Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Shrewsbury
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle of Shrewsbury Exhibition | ||||
| Coleham Pumping Station | ||||
| Ditherington Flax Mill | ||||
| Ditton Priors Local History Centre | ||||
| Much Wenlock Museum | ||||
| Shrewsbury Museum (The Music Hall) | ||||
| Soldiers of Shropshire Museum | ||||
| Soldiers of Shropshire Museum | ||||
| Sunnycroft | ||||
| The House on Crutches Museum | ||||
| Wartime Aircraft Recovery Group Museum | ||||
| Wroxeter Roman City Museum | ||||
| Wroxeter Roman Site Museum |
Libraries in Shrewsbury
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayston Hill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bishop's Castle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Church Stretton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ellesmere Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ellesmere Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Senior Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shrewsbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Lantern | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wem Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Shrewsbury
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellesmere Market Hall | |||||
| Jubilee Square | |||||
| Market Annexe | |||||
| Market Hall | |||||
| The Square | |||||
| Wellington Market |
Hotels in Shrewsbury
11 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Shrewsbury
60 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Shrewsbury
56 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Shrewsbury
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Shrewsbury
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Shrewsbury
6 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Shrewsbury
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Shrewsbury
6 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Shrewsbury
12 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Shrewsbury
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Shrewsbury
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Shrewsbury
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Shrewsbury
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Shrewsbury
9 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Shrewsbury
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Shrewsbury
8 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Shrewsbury
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Shrewsbury
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowton Brewery | ||||
| Salopian Brewing Company | ||||
| St. Annes Brewery | ||||
| Three Tuns Brewery | ||||
| Three Tuns Brewery | ||||
| Three Tuns Brewery Sales |
Stadiums & Teams in Shrewsbury
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Shrewsbury
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | LPL | Large Airport |
| Manchester Airport | MAN | Large Airport |
| Hawarden Airport | CEG | Medium Airport |
| RAF Cosford | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Shawbury | - | Medium Airport |
| Allensmore Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Arley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ash House Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ashcroft Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Berrow Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Breidden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brine Pits Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Broadmeadow Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bryngwyn Bach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Byecross Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chirk Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clotton airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Croft Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Crumpton Oaks Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dairy House Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ditton Priors Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fern Farm Airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Forest Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Frandley House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Green Acres Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hanley Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hardwicke Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hawksview Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hoe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Knoll Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lane Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ledbury Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Little Down Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lleweni Parc Glyndwr Soaring Club | - | Small Airport |
| Longford Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Grounds Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Midland Glider Club | - | Small Airport |
| Mill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mitton Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nantclwyd Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| North Wales Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Otherton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pear Tree Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pencraig Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Peplow Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pillows Barn Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pound Green Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rhedyn Coch Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sandford Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Shrewsbury
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Abbey Foregate Post Office | |
| Castlefields Post Office | |
| Copthorne Post Office | |
| Harlescott Grange Post Office | |
| Monkmoor Post Office | |
| Radbrook Green Post Office | |
| Shrewsbury Post Office | |
| Sundorne Avenue Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shrewsbury
34 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints Church | |
| Belle Vue Methodist Church | |
| Central | |
| Church of St Mary the Virgin | |
| Crowmoor Baptist Church | |
| Elim Church | |
| Emmanuel | |
| Greenfields Church | |
| Holy Trinity with Saint Julian | |
| Holy Trinity, Uffington | |
| Hope Church | |
| Johns Street Church | |
| Old St Chad's | |
| Plymouth Brethren Severn Gospel Hall | |
| Saint Alkmund's Church | |
| Saint Chad's Church | |
| Saint George, Frankwell | |
| Saint Julian's Centre | |
| Seventh Day Adventist Church | |
| Shrewsbury Abbey |
Explore Near Shrewsbury
UFO Sightings Near Shrewsbury
3 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Shrewsbury.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury (uk/england) | 2010 | huge spheres by residential housing in shrewsbury. |
| Shrewsbury (uk/england) | 2008 | Orange light moving fast across the sky, no sound. |
| Shrewsbury (uk/england) | 1998 | A round white object flew diagonally behind a cloud. |
Quick Facts
Around Shrewsbury
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Shrewsbury
59 places within 15 km
- • Bowl Barrow
- • Callow Hill Camp
- • Castle Mound
- • Earl's Hill Camp
- • Hadnall Moat and Ridge and Furrow
- + 12 more
- • Cound Hall
- • Shrewsbury Castle
- • Sundorne Castle
- • Wattlesborough Castle
- • Kynaston's Cave
- • Bear Steps Hall Art Gallery
- • Swan Hill Studios
- • The Vision Gallery
- • Alberbury Hill
- • Allens Hill
- • Coton Hill
- • Earl's Hill
- • Grinshill
- + 11 more
- • Acton Burnell Castle
- • Alberbury Castle
- • Bennett's Hall
- • East Range
- • Gatehouse
- + 11 more
- • Nancy's Seat
- • Quarry View
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What is the population of Shrewsbury?
Shrewsbury has a population of 76,802 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 5,235 people per square mile, spread across 14.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Shrewsbury?
Shrewsbury has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 27.2 inches.
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