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
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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
Climate
| Population | 1,391 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Coordinates | 54.5385°, -1.9302° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.1 inches (1,196 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 14.8 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Area | 937.5 sq mi (2,428.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.5385°N, 1.9302°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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").
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
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Howards Museum | ||||
| Richmond Castle Museum | ||||
| Richmondshire Museum | ||||
| Swaledale Museum | ||||
| The Bowes Museum |
Libraries in Startforth
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnard Castle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Catterick Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Colburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Crook Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fitzhugh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thornborough Hall | 0.0 | |||||
| Willington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wolsingham Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Startforth
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton-In-Teesdale Auction Mart |
Breweries in Startforth
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Brewing Co | ||||
| Mithril | ||||
| Richmond Brewery shop | ||||
| Wensleydale Brewery | ||||
| Yorkshire Dales Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Startforth
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Startforth
40 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 Spadeadam | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Topcliffe | - | Medium Airport |
| Teesside International Airport | MME | Medium 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).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Holy Trinity |
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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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