Torquay, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Torquay is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 48,563. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°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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People
Climate
| Population | 48,563 |
| Population Density | 10,138 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.4620°, -3.5252° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.3 inches (947 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Torquay
Torquay is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 48,563. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Climate in Torquay
Torquay has an average annual temperature of 11.5°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (17°C), the coldest is Jan (6.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1296 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,138/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.4620°N, 3.5252°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | - | 37 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
Torquay has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 43°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (1.9").
Colleges & Universities in Torquay
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifeworks College | College | - | Visit → |
| ROC College | College | - | Visit → |
| Schumacher College | College | - | Visit → |
| South Devon College | College | - | Visit → |
| South Devon College | College | - | , |
Schools in Torquay
17 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watcombe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Phoenix Bay School | - | - | - | - |
| EF Academy Torbay | - | - | - | - |
| Upton St James CofE Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ellacombe Church of England Academy | - | - | - | - |
| The Spires College | - | - | - | - |
| All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Warberry CofE Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Ilsham Church of England Academy | - | - | - | - |
| St Cuthbert Mayne School | - | - | - | - |
| Mayfield School | - | - | - | - |
| Combe Pafford School | - | - | - | - |
| Abbey School | - | - | - | - |
| St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| St Margaret's Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay | - | - | - | - |
| Homelands Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Torquay
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soundart Radio | diy, experimental | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Torbay Hospital Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hospital Radio Plymouth | - | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Sid Valley Radio | local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Phonic FM | alternative, community | MP3 160 kbps |
Museums in Torquay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashburton Museum | ||||
| Bishopsteignton Museum | ||||
| Bovey Tracey Heritage Centre | ||||
| Britannia Museum | ||||
| Brixham Battery | ||||
| Brixham Heritage Museum | ||||
| Dartmouth Museum | ||||
| Dawlish Museum | ||||
| Dinosaur World | ||||
| Exmouth Museum | ||||
| Fairlynch Musuem | ||||
| History Box | ||||
| Kelly Mine | ||||
| Motor Museum | ||||
| Newcomen Engine | ||||
| Newton Abbot Museum | ||||
| Pengelly Trust Museum | ||||
| Rora House | ||||
| Salcombe Maritime Museum | ||||
| Site of Old Torbay Aircraft Museum | ||||
| South Devon Railway Museum | ||||
| St. Lawrence Chapel | ||||
| Teign Heritage Centre | ||||
| The Timehouse | ||||
| Topsham Museum | ||||
| Torquay Museum | ||||
| Totnes Fashions and Textiles Museum | ||||
| Totnes Museum | ||||
| Tuckers Maltings |
Libraries in Torquay
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashburton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bovey Tracey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bovey Tracey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bowring Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brixham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Budleigh Salterton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chudleigh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Churston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cliff House | 0.0 | |||||
| Dawlish Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Exmouth Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingskerswell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingsteignton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newton Abbot Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Old Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Paignton Library & Information Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Teignmouth Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Topsham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Torquay Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Totnes Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Torquay
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churston Car Boot Sale | |||||
| Farm Shop | |||||
| Indoor market | |||||
| Newton Abbot Indoor Market | |||||
| Scala Hall | |||||
| Stokeley Farm Shop |
Hotels in Torquay
61 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Torquay
33 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Torquay
28 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Torquay
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Torquay
4 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Torquay
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Torquay
5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Torquay
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Torquay
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Torquay
7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Torquay
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Torquay
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Torquay
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Torquay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnaby's Brewhouse | ||||
| Bays Brewery | ||||
| Black Tor Brewery | ||||
| Crossed Anchors Brewery | ||||
| Hunters Brewery | ||||
| Hunts Devon Cider | ||||
| New Lion Brewery And Taproom | ||||
| Platform 5 Brewing | ||||
| Powderkeg Brewery | ||||
| Salcombe Brewery | ||||
| South Hams Brewery & Taphouse | ||||
| Teignmouth Brewery | ||||
| Teignworthy Brewery | ||||
| The Buckland Brewers | ||||
| The Devil's Pleasure | ||||
| Yarde Cider |
Stadiums & Teams in Torquay
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Torquay
31 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter International Airport | EXT | Medium Airport |
| Royal Marines Base Chivenor | - | Medium Airport |
| Belle Vue Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bolt Head Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Branscombe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brent Tor Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Brookside Farm Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Curry Rivel Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dunkeswell Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eaglescott Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eggesford Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Farway Common Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Halwell Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Heywood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hunsdon Lea Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Langport Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower-Durston Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Marldon Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middlegate Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middlezoy Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| North Hill Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| RNAS Merryfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stoodleigh Barton Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tinnel Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tracy Island Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Watchford Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Well Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Westacott Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Westonzoyland Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Westover Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Torquay
7 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Castle Circus Post Office | |
| Lymington Road Post Office | |
| St. Marychurch Post Office | |
| Torquay Post Office | |
| Torre Post Office | |
| Victoria Park Post Office | |
| Wellswood Place Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Torquay
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints Church | |
| Central Church | |
| Christ Church Ellacombe | |
| Church of the Assumption | |
| Riviera Life Church | |
| Saint John The Apostle | |
| Saint Mary Magdalen | |
| St Lukes | |
| St. Matthias Church | |
| The Greek Orthodox Church of St. Andrews | |
| The Parish Church of Saint Mary the Virgin | |
| The Salvation Army - Torquay | |
| Unitarian Church | |
| Upton Vale Baptist Church | |
| Victoria Park Methodist Church |
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UFO Sightings Near Torquay
6 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Torquay.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Torquay (uk/england) | 2014 | Star Shape White light no trails no colours no sound Smaller dimmer white giving chase. |
| Torquay (devonshire) (uk/england) | 2010 | bright red glowing lights,flashing with inner white to amber |
| Torquay (uk/england) | 2008 | Photographed object and soundless white/red lights over Torquay, red light shining spotlight and spiralling whte lighte at Preston |
| Torquay (uk/england) | 2003 | seven silent gliding sphers |
| Torquay (outside of) (uk/england) | 2002 | A silver sphere of 1 meter diameter floating slowly at low level before rapidly shooting away skywards. |
| Torquay (uk/england) | 1997 | UFO in Torquay in the UK. |
Quick Facts
Around Torquay
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Torquay?
Torquay has a population of 48,563 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 10,138 people per square mile, spread across 4.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Torquay?
Torquay has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 37.3 inches.
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