Skegness, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Skegness is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 21,127. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

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

21,127 Population 32/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
22.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population21,127
Density32/mi²
Veterans7.0%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain22.8 in/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population21,127
Population Density32 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates53.1436°, 0.3363°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation22.8 inches (580 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Skegness

Skegness is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 21,127. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Skegness

Skegness has an average annual temperature of 10.8°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.4°C), the coldest is Jan (4.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 0 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.2°C / 40°F 1.5° / 7° 0.0
Feb 4.9°C / 41°F 1.8° / 7.9° 0.0
Apr 9.2°C / 49°F 4.8° / 13.7° 0.0
May 12°C / 54°F 7.6° / 16.4° 0.0
Jun 15°C / 59°F 10.8° / 19.3° 0.0
Jul 17.4°C / 63°F 12.7° / 22.1° 0.0
Aug 17.1°C / 63°F 12.6° / 21.6° 0.0
Sep 14.5°C / 58°F 10.1° / 18.9° 0.0
Oct 11.2°C / 52°F 7.7° / 14.7° 0.0
Nov 7.4°C / 45°F 4.4° / 10.5° 0.0
Dec 5.4°C / 42°F 2.6° / 8.2° 0.0
Skegness experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below United Kingdom avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area670.6 sq mi (1,737.0 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates53.1436°N, 0.3363°E
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.8"
40% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.28"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 9, 2018.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 53 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 92 km
Aug 6, 2015 59 km ENE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M4.2 122 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 86 km
May 16, 1998 45 km ENE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M4.2 131 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 75 km
Dec 21, 2000 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom M4.0 82 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 84 km
May 2, 1995 51 km NE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M3.7 128 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 100 km
Sep 20, 1994 55 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.6 107 km
Sep 27, 2003 North Sea M3.5 140 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 86 km
Jun 21, 1998 74 km E of Flamborough, United Kingdom M3.5 112 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 87 km
Aug 12, 2005 82 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.4 132 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 64 km
Jul 16, 2007 91 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.3 149 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 16 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
June 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in Wettest

Skegness has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (1.5").

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Colleges & Universities in Skegness

Institution Type Founded Website
Dev Aura College - Visit →
First College College - ,

Schools in Skegness

7 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Skegness Junior Academy - - - -
Skegness Grammar School - - - -
Skegness Infant Academy - - - -
Skegness Academy - - - -
Seathorne Primary Academy - - - -
The Viking School - - - -
Beacon Primary Academy - - - -
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Radio Stations near Skegness

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BIG BARN RADIO pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio West Norfolk - MP3 160 kbps
KL1 Radio 60s to 90s MP3 192 kbps
Time 2 Chill Radio chillout, downtempo MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Skegness

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alford Manor House
Anderby Drainage Museum
Church Farm
Gayton Engine Pumping Station
Hunstanton Heritage Centre
Ye Olde Curiosity Museum

Libraries in Skegness

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alford Library0.0
Heacham Parish Library0.0
Hunstanton Library0.0
Skegness Library0.0
Spilsby Library0.0
The Coastal Centre0.0
Wainfleet Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Skegness

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alford Country Market
Burgh Field Carboot
Fantasy Island
Hunstanton Market
Ingoldmells Market
Mablethorpe Indoor Market
Skegness Town Market

Hotels in Skegness

56 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Belle View Hotel
Chantry Villa Hotel
Clarence House
Coasters Hotel & Apartments
Grand Hotel Skegness
Greystones Hotel
Grovenor House Hotel
Hatters Hotel
Hotel No8
Knighton Lodge Hotel
Lakeside Hotel
Maple Lodge
North Parade Sea Front Accommodation
Premier Hotel Skegness
Premier Inn
Roosevelt Lodge
Royal Hotel
Sarena Court Hotel
Sherwood Lodge
South Parade Hotel
Southview Park Hotel
Sun Hotel
The Balmoral Hotel
The Carlton Private Hotel
The Cedars
The Charnwood Hotel
The Chatsworth Hotel
The County Hotel
The Dalyway Hotel
The Dovedale Hotel
The Glendale Hotel
The Glynvale
The Homestar
The Ivernia
The Laurels Hotel
The Leisure Hotel
The Mayfair Hotel
The Monsell Hotel
The North Shore Hotel
The Northdale
The Palm Court Hotel
The Queens Hotel
The Quorn Hotel
The Rufford Hotel
The Sandgate Hotel
The Savoy Hotel
The Saxby Hotel
The Stoneleigh
The Vine Hotel
Travelodge
Welcome Hotel
Westdene Hotel
Whiteways Hotel
Windsor Appartments
Woodthorpe
Yellow Mountain Hotel

Restaurants in Skegness

23 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ali Nawab
Arnolds Diner
Aroma
Coffee Owl
Cookhouse And Pub
Hankook Crunchy
Linga Longa
Meanie Bobinis Bar And Grill
No 9
Olivias
Pitch And Putt Inn
Raff 55
Saffron
Salts Fish & Chip Shop
San Rufos
Steak `N' Stuff
Tarantino's
The Blue Fin
The Cod & Cockerel
The Cottage
The Ghandi
The Little Bistro
The Olive

Cafes in Skegness

40 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Artisan Coffee Design
Beachlands Tea Rooms
Bill & Bens Cafe
Bon Appetite
Cafe 66
Cafe Dansant
Cafe Stoked
Cafe You
Central Cafe
Charlies Shell Fish & Coffee Bar
Charlies Shellfish Bar
Cook's Tiny Tea Room
Costa
Cosy Corner
Dee'S Pitstop
Freds Sandwich Bar
Gibraltar Point Visitor Centre
Golden Fry Fish & Chips
Grand Parade Cafe
His Place
Hot Roast Company
Lakeside
Lighthouse Coffee Bar
Lite Bites
Lucky Eater
Lusso
Mooch
Mustard Seed Cafe & Christian Bookshop
Ninja Mitton Gaming Cafe
Ocean Cafe
Poppy'S Restaurant
Seafood Cafe & Bar
Starbucks
Sugar Sweet
The Beachside Tavern
The Cabin
The Coffee House
The Cottage Loaf
The View
Yorkies Cafe

Cinemas in Skegness

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tower Cinema

Theatres in Skegness

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Embassy Theatre

Zoos in Skegness

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Natureland Seal Sanctuary

Theme Parks in Skegness

2 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Captain Kids Adventure World
Pleasure Land

Clinics in Skegness

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Skegness Health Clinic

Dentists in Skegness

5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bupa Dental Care
Clark Dental
mydentist
mydentist
Park Dental Studio

Veterinaries in Skegness

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alderdale Vets
Fenwold Veterinary Practice

Train Stations in Skegness

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Bus Stations in Skegness

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Gas Stations in Skegness

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asda
Lomax Corner Garage
Morrisons
Tesco
Valero Churchill Service Station

Banks in Skegness

7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barclays
Halifax
HSBC UK
Lloyd's Bank
Nationwide
NatWest
TSB

Shopping Malls in Skegness

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hildreds Shopping Centre
Lumley Shopping Plaza

Gyms in Skegness

4 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Elite Fitness
Evolve Studios
Fresh Fitness
Phoenix Fitness & Supplement Shop & Smoothie Bar

Golf Courses in Skegness

4 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

North Shore Golf Course
North Shore Pitch And Putt
Seacroft Golf Course
Southview Leisure Park

Breweries in Skegness

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Riverside Brewery

Airports Near Skegness

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Humberside AirportHUYMedium Airport
RAF ConingsbyQCYMedium Airport
RAF LakenheathLKZMedium Airport
RAF MarhamKNFMedium Airport
(Duplicete)East Kirkby Airfield-Small Airport
Acthorpe Top Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ashley's Field Airstrip-Small Airport
Blue Tile Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Boston Aerodrome-Small Airport
Boughton North Airfield-Small Airport
Broadmarsh Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brookfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bucknall Airfield-Small Airport
Burnham Airstrip-Small Airport
Burton-Constable Airstrip-Small Airport
Cadwell Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Chatteris Airfield-Small Airport
Cowbit Airstrip-Small Airport
Croft Airstrip-Small Airport
Crowland Glider Field-Small Airport
Cuxwold Airfield-Small Airport
Dalkeith Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Decoy Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
East Kirkby Airfield-Small Airport
East Winch Airstrip-Small Airport
Eastfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Fenland Airfield-Small Airport
Foxburrow Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Furze Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Garton Field Airstrip-Small Airport
Grange Farm Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Great Friars Thornes Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Great Massingham Airfield-Small Airport
Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Holly Hill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hollym Airfield-Small Airport
Hollym West Airfield-Small Airport
Jubilee Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Langham Airstrip-Small Airport
Langmoor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lark Engine Farmhouse Airstrip-Small Airport
Lindens Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Little Snoring Airfield-Small Airport
Loxley Airfield-Small Airport
Lutton Garnsgate Airstrip-Small Airport
Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Marshland Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Skegness

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Burgh Road Post Office
Seathorne Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Skegness

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Sacred Heart Church
Saint Pauls Baptist Church
Seathorne Methodist Church
Skegness Community Church
Skegness Methodist Church
Skegness Mosque
Skegness Salvation Army
St Mathews Church
St. Clement
St. Mary

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UFO Sightings
3
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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UFO Sightings Near Skegness

3 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Skegness.

Name Year Description
Skegness (uk/england) 2010 Two orange Lights
Skegness (uk/england) 2006 Triangle formation of lights rotating in North Eastern Sky&#44 England&#44 United Kingdom.
Skegness (uk/england) 2002 Star like craft emmits two red orbs

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 Skegness

What is the population of Skegness?

Skegness has a population of 21,127 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 32 people per square mile, spread across 670.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Skegness?

Skegness has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 22.8 inches.

Nearby Cities

Ingoldmells, ENG 1,928 pop · 3.5 mi Burgh le Marsh, ENG 2,026 pop · 4.0 mi Wainfleet All Saints, ENG 1,682 pop · 4.9 mi Chapel Saint Leonards, ENG 3,434 pop · 5.1 mi Spilsby, ENG 3,225 pop · 10.3 mi Alford, ENG 3,812 pop · 10.4 mi Wrangle, ENG 1,375 pop · 11.2 mi Old Leake, ENG 2,240 pop · 12.6 mi Mablethorpe, ENG 12,531 pop · 14.0 mi Stickney, ENG 1,108 pop · 14.2 mi Hunstanton, ENG 4,370 pop · 15.0 mi Sibsey, ENG 2,033 pop · 15.2 mi Butterwick, ENG 1,363 pop · 15.7 mi Heacham, ENG 4,607 pop · 17.6 mi
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