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Stanley, Falkland Islands

Falkland Islands

Stanley is a small town in Falkland Islands with a population of 2,213. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,213 Population
92 ft Elevation 28 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
23.5 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Stanley Timezone

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About Stanley

Stanley

Stanley is the capital city of the Falkland Islands. It is located on the island of East Falkland, on a north-facing slope in one of the wettest parts of the islands. At the 2021 census, the city had a population of 2,974, accounting for 81% of the entire population of the Falkland Islands, which was 3,662 on Census Day – 10 October 2021.

People

Population2,213

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain23.5 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Population2,213
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Coordinates-51.6938°, -57.8570°
TimezoneAtlantic/Stanley
Country🇫🇰 Falkland Islands
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average36°F (2°C)
Annual Precipitation23.5 inches (596 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Stanley

Stanley is a small town in Falkland Islands with a population of 2,213. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 36°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.5 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Stanley.

Stanley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 36°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 293 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 23.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 36°F Jul (2°C)
Annual Average42.8°F
21% below Falkland Islands avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average36°F (2°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Coordinates-51.6938°N, 57.8570°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Stanley

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.5"
38% below Falkland Islands avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.83"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M0.0 on Jan 24, 2020.

Jan 24, 2020 Falkland Islands region M3.8 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in Warmest, Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
March 47°F (9°C) 2.2 in
April 44°F (6°C) 2.1 in
May 40°F (4°C) 2.1 in
June 37°F (3°C) 1.9 in
July 36°F (2°C) 1.7 in Coldest
August 37°F (3°C) 1.7 in
September 39°F (4°C) 1.4 in Driest
October 42°F (6°C) 1.6 in
November 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in

Stanley has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 36°F in July to 50°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.8") and September the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Stanley

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Falkland Islands Community School
Stanley Infant & Junior School
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Radio Stations near Stanley

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BFBS Falklands bfbs, contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
Falklands Radio 530 Stanley bbc news, local news weather MP3
Falklands Radio MP3

Museums in Stanley

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cartmell Cottage
Falkland Islands Museum and National Trust
Falkland Islands Museum and National Trust

Libraries in Stanley

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Public Library0.0

Restaurants in Stanley

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Groovy’s
Malvina House
Narrows Lounge & Cafe
Narrows Restaurant
UnWind
Woodbin Cafe

Cafes in Stanley

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe
Michele’s Café
Mission to Seamen
Tasty Treat Bakery
Teaberry Cafe
West Store Cafe

Gas Stations in Stanley

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Stanley Services

Banks in Stanley

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Standard Chartered

Golf Courses in Stanley

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Stanley Golf Club

Breweries in Stanley

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Falkland Beerworks

Airports Near Stanley

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mount Pleasant Airport / RAF Mount PleasantMPNLarge Airport
Lively Island AirportSmall Airport
Port Stanley AirportPSYSmall Airport
Salvador AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Stanley

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christ Church Cathedral
Kingdom Hall Jehovah's Witnesses
Saint Mary's Church
Seventh-day Adventist Church
Tabernacle Free Church

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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Atlantic/Stanley
Elevation
51 m (167 ft)
Website
falklandislands.com/
Twinned With
Whitby

🇫🇰 About Falkland Islands

Capital Stanley
Population 2,638
Area 12,173 km²
HDI 0.870
Currency FKP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +500
TLD .fk
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stanley

What is the population of Stanley?

Stanley has a population of 2,213 residents and is located in Falkland Islands..

What is the weather like in Stanley?

Stanley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 36°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.5 inches.

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