Skellingthorpe, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Skellingthorpe is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 3,581. Elevation: 49 ft (15 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
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About Skellingthorpe
Skellingthorpe is a village and civil parish in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. The population of the village at the 2011 census was 3,465. It is situated 3 miles (5 km) west of Lincoln, 4 miles (6 km) southeast of Saxilby, 6 miles (10 km) northwest of North Hykeham and 15 miles (24 km) east of Tuxford.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,581 |
| Population Density | 260 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.2353°, -0.6191° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.0 inches (941 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.4 inches (14 cm) |
About Skellingthorpe
Skellingthorpe is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 3,581. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Climate in Skellingthorpe
Skellingthorpe has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.1°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 613 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 13.8 sq mi (35.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 260/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.2353°N, 0.6191°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in |
Skellingthorpe has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (1.4").
Schools in Skellingthorpe
8 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie Manser Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Hugh's Catholic Primary | - | - | - | - |
| The Holt Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Woodlands Infant and Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| St Lawrence Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| The Lancaster School | - | - | - | - |
| Lincoln Birchwood Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Fortuna School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Skellingthorpe
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HearMe - Classic Hard Rock | classic hard rock | MP3 | |
| Magna Radio | classic hits, hits | MP3 | |
| Lincs Sound | 00s, 10s | UNKNOWN | |
| 103 The Eye | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Newark | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Magna Mix | classic hits, hits | MP3 | |
| Heckington Living Community Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Doncaster Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 107FM | community | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Skellingthorpe
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chadwick Centre | ||||
| Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre | ||||
| Gainsborough Old Hall | ||||
| Lincoln Museum | ||||
| Lincolnshire Road Transport Museum | ||||
| Mrs Smith's Cottage | ||||
| Museum of Lincolnshire Life | ||||
| National Civil War Centre | ||||
| Newark Air Museum | ||||
| Newark Town Hall Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| RAF Ingham - Polish Bomber Squadrons Centre | ||||
| RAF Waddington Heritage Centre | ||||
| Sector Operations Room Museum | ||||
| Skellingthorpe Heritage Room | ||||
| Sleaford Museum | ||||
| The Gainsborough Heritage Centre | ||||
| Victorian Prison |
Libraries in Skellingthorpe
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balderton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Birchwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Boultham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bracebridge Heath Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bracebridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cherry Willingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Collingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gainsborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Great Central Warehouse Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lincoln Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nettleham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newark Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Post Office and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ruskington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sleaford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Welton Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Skellingthorpe
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornhill Market | |||||
| Hemswell Sunday Market - Carboot Sale | |||||
| Lincoln Autojumble | |||||
| Market Square | |||||
| Market Square |
Hotels in Skellingthorpe
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Skellingthorpe
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Skellingthorpe
6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Skellingthorpe
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Skellingthorpe
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Skellingthorpe
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Skellingthorpe
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Skellingthorpe
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry Ales | ||||
| Milestone Brewery | ||||
| Pheasantry Brewery | ||||
| Springhead Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Skellingthorpe
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Skellingthorpe
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | EMA | Large Airport |
| Humberside Airport | HUY | Medium Airport |
| Leeds East Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Nottingham City Airport | NQT | Medium Airport |
| RAF Barkston Heath | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Coningsby | QCY | Medium Airport |
| RAF Cranwell | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Waddington | WTN | Medium Airport |
| RAF Wittering | - | Medium Airport |
| (Duplicete)East Kirkby Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Acaster Malbis Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Acthorpe Top Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Askern Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bankwood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Beeches Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Beverley/Linley Hill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Birchwood Lodge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Black Spring Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blackmoor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boston Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Breighton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bridge Cottage Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brookfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Bucknall Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Burn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Burton-Constable Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cadwell Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Caunton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chatteris Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Claybrooke Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cliffe Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cottage Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cowbit Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crowland Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Cuxwold Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Darlton Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Decoy Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deenethorpe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| East Kirkby Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eastfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Elvington Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fenland Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Finningley Village Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Forwood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Full Sutton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Furze Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Garforth Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Garton Field Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gilrudding Grange Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Skellingthorpe
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Birchwood Post Office | |
| Skellingthorpe Post Office | |
| Woodfield Avenue Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Skellingthorpe
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Birchwood Methodist Church | |
| Saint Lawrence | |
| Saint Peter | |
| Skellingthorpe Methodist Church | |
| St Luke & St Martin Church |
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What is the population of Skellingthorpe?
Skellingthorpe has a population of 3,581 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 260 people per square mile, spread across 13.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Skellingthorpe?
Skellingthorpe 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 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 37.0 inches, with 5.4 inches of snow.
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