Startforth, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Startforth is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,391. Elevation: 535 ft (163 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

1,391 Population 2/sq mi density
535 ft Elevation 163 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
47.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Startforth

Startforth is a village on the Pennines end of south Teesdale, England. The population of Startforth taken at the 2011 Census was 1,361. It was in the historic North Riding of Yorkshire. Along with the rest of the former Startforth Rural District, it was transferred to County Durham for administrative and ceremonial purposes on 1 April 1974, under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1972.

People

Population1,391
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain47.1 in/yr
Elevation535 ft (163 m)
Population1,391
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation535 ft (163 m)
Coordinates54.5385°, -1.9302°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation47.1 inches (1,196 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.8 inches (38 cm)

About Startforth

Startforth is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,391. The city sits at an elevation of 535 feet (163 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Startforth experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 535 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below United Kingdom avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation535 ft (163 m)
Area937.5 sq mi (2,428.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates54.5385°N, 1.9302°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.1"
24% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 14.8"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 119 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 118 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 82 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 118 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 45 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 119 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 108 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 119 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 120 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 132 km
Oct 29, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M3.1 119 km
Oct 7, 1998 3 km ESE of Ulceby, United Kingdom M3.1 150 km
Apr 11, 2009 5 km ENE of Goxhill, United Kingdom M3.0 145 km
Jul 5, 2004 5 km WNW of Lund, United Kingdom M3.0 109 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 65 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 126 km
Oct 22, 2002 1 km WNW of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.9 121 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.8 119 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 39 km
Oct 25, 2002 2 km NNE of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.6 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in Wettest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
May 49°F (9°C) 2.5 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
July 58°F (15°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.6 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in

Startforth has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 38°F in February to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.5").

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Radio Stations near Startforth

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Dance Revolution - MP3 192 kbps
First radio bounce northeast club dance AAC
Amazing Radio UK electronica, hip hop MP3 128 kbps
NUFC Talk Radio football, soccer MP3 96 kbps
Prince Bishops Hospital Radio - AAC 48 kbps
frisk radio groove northeast groove AAC
Smooth Tyne & Wear easy listening, newcastle MP3 128 kbps
Frisk radio bounce northeast bounce AAC
Frisk Radio - AAC

Museums in Startforth

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Green Howards Museum
Richmond Castle Museum
Richmondshire Museum
Swaledale Museum
The Bowes Museum

Libraries in Startforth

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Barnard Castle Library0.0
Catterick Community Library0.0
Colburn Library0.0
Crook Library0.0
Fitzhugh Library0.0
Thornborough Hall0.0
Willington Library0.0
Wolsingham Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Startforth

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Middleton-In-Teesdale Auction Mart

Breweries in Startforth

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Live Brewing Co
Mithril
Richmond Brewery shop
Wensleydale Brewery
Yorkshire Dales Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Startforth

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Airports Near Startforth

40 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Leeds Bradford AirportLBALarge Airport
Newcastle International AirportNCLLarge Airport
Leeds East Airport-Medium Airport
RAF Leeming-Medium Airport
RAF Spadeadam-Medium Airport
RAF Topcliffe-Medium Airport
Teesside International AirportMMEMedium Airport
Bagby Thirsk Airfield-Small Airport
Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield-Small Airport
Bedlands Gate Airfield-Small Airport
Bywell Airfield-Small Airport
Causey Park Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Chipping Airfield-Small Airport
Croft Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Currock Hill Glider Field-Small Airport
Dishforth Village Airfield-Small Airport
Eshott Airfield-Small Airport
Ewesley Airstrip-Small Airport
Felixkirk Airstrip-Small Airport
Fishburn Airfield-Small Airport
Garforth Airstrip-Small Airport
Glassonby Airfield-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
Lartington Moor Airstrip-Small Airport
Loadman Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
North Rigton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Oxenhope Airfield-Small Airport
Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Peterlee Airfield-Small Airport
Ravensworth Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Rufforth West Airfield-Small Airport
Selby House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Skelling Farm Glider Field-Small Airport
Staindrop Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Wathstones Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Yorkshire Gliding Club-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Startforth

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holy Trinity

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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What is the population of Startforth?

Startforth has a population of 1,391 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 937.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Startforth?

Startforth has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 47.1 inches, with 14.8 inches of snow.

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