Skelton, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Skelton is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 6,535. Elevation: 335 ft (102 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°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 Skelton
Skelton-in-Cleveland or Skelton is a market town in the civil parish of Skelton and Brotton at the foot of the Cleveland Hills and about 10 miles (16 km) east of Middlesbrough centre. It is in the borough of Redcar and Cleveland, North Yorkshire, England.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,535 |
| Population Density | 55 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Coordinates | 54.5606°, -0.9883° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.4 inches (824 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Skelton
Skelton is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 6,535. The city sits at an elevation of 335 feet (102 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Area | 119.3 sq mi (309.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 55/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.5606°N, 0.9883°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in |
Skelton has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (2.0").
Schools in Skelton
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skelton Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Skelton
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aycliffe Radio | local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CVFM | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Zetland FM | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Spark FM | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Kearney FM | community radio, local news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Stitch | hospital radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Amazing Radio | electronica, hip hop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Hartlepool | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Amazing Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Frisk Radio | - | AAC |
Museums in Skelton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Cook Birthplace Museum | ||||
| Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum | ||||
| Heugh Battery Museum | ||||
| Kirkleatham Museum | ||||
| Land of Iron | ||||
| Museum of Hartlepool | ||||
| Museum of Victorian Science | ||||
| Platform Arts | ||||
| Sir James Knott Lifeboat Museum | ||||
| Staithes Heritage Centre and the Captain Cook Museum | ||||
| Tocketts Watermill | ||||
| Transporter Bridge Visitor Centre | ||||
| Winkies Castle | ||||
| Zetland Lifeboat Museum |
Libraries in Skelton
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botton Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Great Ayton Discovery Centre and Tourist Information Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Grove Hill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Guisborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hartlepool Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Marske Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Middlesbrough Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ormesby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Redcar Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Saltburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Skelton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Globe Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wynyard Road Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Skelton
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd-Hand Central | |||||
| North Ormesby Market |
Cafes in Skelton
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Skelton
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Skelton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guisborough Brewery | ||||
| Wainstones Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Skelton
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Skelton
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds Bradford Airport | LBA | Large Airport |
| Newcastle International Airport | NCL | Large Airport |
| Leeds East Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Leeming | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Topcliffe | - | Medium Airport |
| Teesside International Airport | MME | Medium Airport |
| Acaster Malbis Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bagby Thirsk Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Beverley/Linley Hill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Birchwood Lodge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boon Hill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Causey Park Airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Croft Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dishforth Village Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Druridge Bay Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Eddsfield Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Elvington Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eshott Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Felixkirk Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fishburn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Full Sutton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gilrudding Grange Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Greenhills Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| High Flats Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hutton Grange Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ings Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lodge Field House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Low Moor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Melrose Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Moor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Newgate Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Newton-on-Rawcliffe Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| North Rigton Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Octon Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Peterlee Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pocklington Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Redmoor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Rufforth East Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rufforth West Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Settrington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Spite Hall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Throstle Nest Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Wathstones Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Wombleton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Woodhouse Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Yearby Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Skelton
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Skelton-in-Cleveland Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Skelton
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints | |
| Old All Saints |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Skelton?
Skelton has a population of 6,535 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 55 people per square mile, spread across 119.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Skelton?
Skelton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 32.4 inches.
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