Tavistock, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Tavistock is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 12,677. Elevation: 279 ft (85 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

12,677 Population 24/sq mi density
279 ft Elevation 85 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
50.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population12,677
Density24/mi²
Veterans7.3%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain50.0 in/yr
Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Population12,677
Population Density24 / sq mi
Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Coordinates50.5494°, -4.1442°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation50.0 inches (1,269 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tavistock

Tavistock is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 12,677. The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet (85 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Tavistock

Tavistock has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1005 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 113.4
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 81.8
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 85.2
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 61.3
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 67.5
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 54.7
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 51.2
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 63.6
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 84.7
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 110.1
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 104.3
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 126.8
Tavistock experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Area529.3 sq mi (1,370.8 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates50.5494°N, 4.1442°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.0"
31% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.98"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 17, 2018.

Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 149 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 132 km
Nov 10, 1996 19 km S of St Just, United Kingdom M4.1 125 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 91 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 62 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 101 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 101 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 97 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 68 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 142 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 129 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 135 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 101 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 62 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 143 km
Jan 19, 2001 53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M3.2 130 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 48 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 139 km
Sep 5, 1999 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom M2.9 44 km
Feb 8, 1998 18 km SW of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.9 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2011 PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND Avalanche 0.4 m - 81 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 5.8 in
February 40°F (4°C) 4.3 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 4.0 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
May 51°F (10°C) 3.1 in
June 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 5.6 in
December 42°F (6°C) 6.0 in Wettest

Tavistock has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 40°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Tavistock

7 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mount Kelly - - - -
St Peter's Church of England (VA) Junior School - - - -
St Rumon's Church of England (VC) Infants School - - - -
Tavistock College - - - -
Tavistock Primary & Nursery School - - - -
Whitchurch Community Primary School - - - -
The Alexander Centre - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tavistock

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BBC Radio Devon - UNKNOWN
Ocean City Radio various MP3 192 kbps
Radio Newquay - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Drake UK hip hop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Drake hip hop MP3 128 kbps
Soundart Radio diy, experimental MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Tavistock

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Callington Heritage Centre
Cotehele Quay Discovery Centre
Dartmoor Prison Museum
Devonport Naval Heritage Centre
Finch Foundry (NT)
H. Elliott
Lawrence House Museum
Mayflower Museum
Mt Edgcumbe Railway & Model Society
Museum Of Dartmoor Life
Plym Valley Railway
Saltash Heritage Museum
Tavistock Museum
The Arthur Westlake Museum
The Box
The Box (St Luke's)

Libraries in Tavistock

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Central Library0.0
Charles Seale-Hayne Library0.0
Crownhill Library0.0
Devonport (St Aubyn) Library0.0
Efford Library0.0
Ernesettle Library0.0
Ernesettle Library0.0
Estover Library0.0
Estover Library0.0
Launceston Library0.0
Okehampton Library0.0
Peverell Library0.0
Plymouth Proprietary Library0.0
Plympton Library0.0
Plymstock Library0.0
Plymstock School Library0.0
Princetown Public Library0.0
Saltash Library0.0
St Budeaux Library0.0
Tavistock Library0.0
Torpoint Library0.0
Tothill Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Tavistock

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Plymouth City Market
Tavistock Livestock Market
Tavistock Pannier Market
The Clipper
The House That Jack Built
The Plot

Hotels in Tavistock

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Bedford

Restaurants in Tavistock

9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Curry Nights
Granito Lounge
Robertson's Restaurant and Pizzeria
Tavi Friar
Taylors
Thariks Tandoori
The Cornish Arms
The Ganges
The Stranded Sheep

Cafes in Tavistock

9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bobs Cafe
Café Liaison
Chill Cafe
Costa
Dukes
Lemon Grove Cafe
Mime
Ply Street Coffee Lounge
Poppy's Café

Dentists in Tavistock

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #7099665362

Veterinaries in Tavistock

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Drake Vets Tavistock
Westmoor Veterinary Hospital

Bus Stations in Tavistock

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tavistock Bus Station

Gas Stations in Tavistock

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Morrisons
Texaco

Banks in Tavistock

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

NatWest
TSB

Gyms in Tavistock

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Body Zone

Golf Courses in Tavistock

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hurdwick Golf Course
Tavistock Golf Club

Breweries in Tavistock

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bere Brewery
Dartmoor Brewery
Firebrand Brewing & Taproom
Heathen Soul Brewery
Holsworthy Ales
Noss Beer Works
Roam Brewery & Taproom
Roam Brewery & Taproom
Stannary Brewing Company & Taproom
Steel Brew Co & Taproom
Steel Brew Co & Taproom
Summerskills Brewery
Summerskills Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Tavistock

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Airports Near Tavistock

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Exeter International AirportEXTMedium Airport
Royal Marines Base Chivenor-Medium Airport
Belle Vue Airfield-Small Airport
Bodmin Airfield-Small Airport
Bolt Head Airfield-Small Airport
Brent Tor Glider Field-Small Airport
Brookside Farm Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Eaglescott Airfield-Small Airport
Eggesford Airfield-Small Airport
Gorrel Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Halwell Airstrip-Small Airport
Hunsdon Lea Airstrip-Small Airport
Lundy Island Airfield-Small Airport
Marldon Airstrip-Small Airport
RAF Davidstow Moor-Small Airport
Roche Barton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
St Mellion Airstrip-Small Airport
Stoodleigh Barton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Tinnel Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Well Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Westacott Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Westover Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Tavistock

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Tavistock Delivery Office
Tavistock Post Office
Whitchurch Post Office & Stores

Treatment Centers in Tavistock

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Endeavour Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tavistock

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
cemetery chapel
Kingdom Hall
Our Lady of the Assumption
St Andrew
St Eustachius Church
Tavistock Methodist Church
Tavistock United Reformed Church

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UFO Sightings
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UFO Sightings Near Tavistock

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Tavistock.

Name Year Description
Tavistock (uk/england) 2009 several objects spotted over Tavistock&#44 Devon&#44 UK

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Tavistock

What is the population of Tavistock?

Tavistock has a population of 12,677 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 529.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tavistock?

Tavistock has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 50.0 inches.

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