Sidmouth, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Sidmouth is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 14,377. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

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

14,377 Population 803/sq mi density
131 ft Elevation 40 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
38.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population14,377
Density803/mi²
Veterans6.7%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain38.9 in/yr
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Population14,377
Population Density803 / sq mi
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Coordinates50.6909°, -3.2397°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation38.9 inches (987 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sidmouth

Sidmouth is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 14,377. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Sidmouth

Sidmouth has an average annual temperature of 12.1°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.4°C), the coldest is Jan (7.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1188 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.4°C / 45°F 2.7° / 12.1° 105.5
Feb 8.3°C / 47°F 3.2° / 12.1° 116.3
Mar 8.5°C / 47°F 3.5° / 12.8° 104.7
Apr 9.6°C / 49°F 4.2° / 15° 61.0
May 12.2°C / 54°F 7.1° / 17.4° 68.2
Jun 15°C / 59°F 9.7° / 20.9° 68.6
Jul 16.8°C / 62°F 12.3° / 22.8° 62.7
Aug 17.4°C / 63°F 13.1° / 22.6° 68.2
Sep 16.3°C / 61°F 11.4° / 22° 86.2
Oct 14°C / 57°F 9.4° / 17.5° 164.3
Nov 10.9°C / 52°F 5.2° / 15.2° 134.4
Dec 9°C / 48°F 3.8° / 13.2° 148.4
Sidmouth experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below United Kingdom avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Area17.9 sq mi (46.4 km²)
Population Density803/sq mi
Coordinates50.6909°N, 3.2397°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.9"
2% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jun) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 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 M4.5 129 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 123 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 99 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 107 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 48 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 88 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 48 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 68 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 96 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 112 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 98 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 124 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 48 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 31 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 111 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 28 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 125 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 105 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 98 km
Feb 11, 1998 4 km SE of Newport, United Kingdom M2.9 99 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 - 27 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 4.3 in
February 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in Driest
July 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 43°F (6°C) 4.4 in Wettest

Sidmouth has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 41°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.4") and June the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Sidmouth

7 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sidmouth College - - - -
Sidmouth Church of England (VA) Primary School - - - -
St John's School - - - -
Sidbury Church of England Primary School - - - -
Sidmouth Church of England (VA) Primary School (Vicarage Road site) - - - -
Sidmouth Church of England (VA) Primary School (Manstone Avenue site) - - - -
Sidmouth Church of England (VA) Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sidmouth

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rage FM drum and bass, hardcore MP3 128 kbps
Soundart Radio diy, experimental MP3 128 kbps
Torbay Hospital Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Hospital Radio Plymouth - AAC 128 kbps
Sid Valley Radio local radio MP3 128 kbps
Abbey104 - MP3 256 kbps
Phonic FM alternative, community MP3 160 kbps
10 Radio 105.3 - Wiveliscombe community radio, somerset MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Sidmouth

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Allhallows Museum
Axe Valley Heritage Museum
Axminster Museum
Budlake Old Post Office
Coldharbour Woolen Museum
Colyton Heritage Centre
Dawlish Museum
Dunkeswell Heritage Centre
Exmouth Museum
Fairlynch Musuem
Motoring Memories
Museum of Contemporary Art
Sidmouth Museum
Sidmouth Toy and Model Museum
Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life
Topsham Museum
Upottery Airfield Nissen Hut Heritage Centre
Whimple Heritage Centre

Libraries in Sidmouth

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
A030.0
Budleigh Salterton Library0.0
Colyton Library0.0
Cullompton Library0.0
Dawlish Library0.0
Exmouth Public Library0.0
Honiton Library0.0
Ottery St Mary Library0.0
Pinhoe Library0.0
Seaton Library0.0
Sidmouth Library0.0
Tiverton Library0.0
Topsham Library0.0
Uffculme Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Sidmouth

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Panier market
Pannier Market
Sidmouth Market

Hotels in Sidmouth

13 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bedford Hotel
Belmont Hotel
Elizabeth Hotel
Hotel Riviera
Hunters Moon
Mount Pleasant
Royal Glen Hotel
Royal York & Faulkner Hotel
Sidholme
Sidmouth Harbour Hotel
The Kingswood Hotel
Victoria Hotel
Woodlands Hotel

Restaurants in Sidmouth

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Myca's
Phoenix
The Loft
The Mocha Restaurant
The Salty Monk

Cafes in Sidmouth

12 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

14 Miles East
Becketts Coffee House
Browns Bakery & Café
Connaught Gardens Café
Costa
Cycle Service
Milsons Point
Rincon Coffee
The Fort Cafe
The Kitchen
The Marine
The White Horse Cafe

Cinemas in Sidmouth

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Scott Cinemas

Theatres in Sidmouth

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Manor Pavilion Theatre
Sidmouth Amateur Dramatic Society

Monuments in Sidmouth

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jacobs Ladder

Dentists in Sidmouth

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Merrifield Dental Practice

Veterinaries in Sidmouth

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jurassic Vets

Gas Stations in Sidmouth

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #461723309

Banks in Sidmouth

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banking Hub
Santander

Gyms in Sidmouth

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Oliver Joseph Fitness

Golf Courses in Sidmouth

3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Oak Mead Family Golf (Pitch & Putt)
Sidmouth Golf Club
Thorn Park Golf Centre

Breweries in Sidmouth

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Branscombe Vale Brewery
Crossed Anchors Brewery
Exe Valley Brewery
Haye Farm Brewery
Otter Brewery
Powderkeg Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Sidmouth

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sidmouth

44 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bristol AirportBRSLarge Airport
Cardiff International AirportCWLLarge Airport
Exeter International AirportEXTMedium Airport
MOD St Athan-Medium Airport
RNAS YeoviltonYEOMedium Airport
Batch End Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bolt Head Airfield-Small Airport
Branscombe Airfield-Small Airport
Brookside Farm Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Clutton Hill Airstrip-Small Airport
Curry Rivel Airstrip-Small Airport
Dunkeswell Airfield-Small Airport
Eaglescott Airfield-Small Airport
Eggesford Airfield-Small Airport
Farway Common Airfield-Small Airport
Glebe Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Godney Airstrip-Small Airport
Halesland Glider Field-Small Airport
Halwell Airstrip-Small Airport
Heywood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hunsdon Lea Airstrip-Small Airport
Langport Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower Withial Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower-Durston Airstrip-Small Airport
Marldon Airstrip-Small Airport
Melbury Airstrip-Small Airport
Middle Chinnock Airstrip-Small Airport
Middle Pymore Farm Airstrip (Private)-Small Airport
Middlegate Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Middlezoy Aerodrome-Small Airport
New Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
North Hill Glider Field-Small Airport
Norton Malreward Airfield-Small Airport
RNAS Merryfield-Small Airport
Stancombe Farm Airstrip (Private)-Small Airport
Stoodleigh Barton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Tracy Island Airstrip-Small Airport
Warren Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Watchford Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Well Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Westacott Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Westonzoyland Airfield-Small Airport
Yeovil/Westland Aerodrome-Small Airport

Post Offices in Sidmouth

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Sidford Post Office
Sidmouth Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sidmouth

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints’
Cemetery Chapel
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Saint Peters, Sidford
Saint Teresa's Hall
Sidford Methodist Church
Sidmouth Methodist Church
St Francis of Assisi
St Giles & St Peter
St Giles and St Nicholas
St. Peter and St. Mary
The Church of the Most Precious Blood
The Old Dissenting Meeting-House

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UFO Sightings
2
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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UFO Sightings Near Sidmouth

2 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Sidmouth.

Name Year Description
Sidmouth (uk/england) 2002 Flying Light
Sidmouth (uk/england) 2002 Flying Rod

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 Sidmouth

What is the population of Sidmouth?

Sidmouth has a population of 14,377 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 803 people per square mile, spread across 17.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sidmouth?

Sidmouth has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 38.9 inches.

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