Totnes, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Totnes is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 8,241. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

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

8,241 Population 18/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
40.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population8,241
Density18/mi²
Veterans6.7%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain40.0 in/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population8,241
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates50.4311°, -3.6843°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation40.0 inches (1,017 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Totnes

Totnes is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 8,241. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Totnes

Totnes 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
Totnes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below United Kingdom avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area467.2 sq mi (1,210.1 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates50.4311°N, 3.6843°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.0 on May 19, 2019.

Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 144 km
Nov 10, 1996 19 km S of St Just, United Kingdom M4.1 149 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 109 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 94 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 88 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 50 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 97 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 88 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 144 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 M3.4 133 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 56 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 88 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 144 km
Jan 19, 2001 53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M3.2 140 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 16 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 130 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 145 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 34 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 - 49 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 4.7 in
February 42°F (6°C) 3.8 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 44°F (7°C) 4.9 in Wettest

Totnes has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 42°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Totnes

7 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
King Edward VI Community College - - - -
Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School - - - -
Berry Pomeroy Parochial Church of England Primary School - - - -
Harbertonford Church of England Primary School - - - -
The Grove School - - - -
On Track Education Totnes - - - -
Totnes Independent School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Totnes

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BBC Radio Devon - UNKNOWN
Ocean City Radio various MP3 192 kbps
Radio Drake UK hip hop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Drake hip hop MP3 128 kbps
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 Totnes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ashburton Museum
Bishopsteignton Museum
Bovey Tracey Heritage Centre
Britannia Museum
Brixham Battery
Brixham Heritage Museum
Church House
Cookworthy Museum
Dartmouth Museum
Dawlish Museum
Dinosaur World
History Box
Kelly Mine
Monastic Way Exhibition
Motor Museum
Newcomen Engine
Newton Abbot Museum
Overbeck's House
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
The Valliant Soldier Museum & Heritage Centre
Topsham Museum
Torquay Museum
Totnes Fashions and Textiles Museum
Totnes Museum
Tuckers Maltings

Libraries in Totnes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ashburton Library0.0
Bovey Tracey Library0.0
Bovey Tracey Library0.0
Bowring Library0.0
Brixham Library0.0
Buckfastleigh Library0.0
Chagford Library0.0
Chudleigh Library0.0
Churston Library0.0
Cliff House0.0
Dawlish Library0.0
Kingskerswell Library0.0
Kingsteignton Library0.0
Newton Abbot Library0.0
Old Library0.0
Paignton Library & Information Centre0.0
Teignmouth Public Library0.0
Torquay Central Library0.0
Totnes Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Totnes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Churston Car Boot Sale
Farm Shop
Indoor market
Newton Abbot Indoor Market
Scala Hall
Stokeley Farm Shop

Hotels in Totnes

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pound Court B&B
Royal Seven Stars Hotel
The Old Forge

Restaurants in Totnes

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Mumbai
Gather
Greys Dining Room
Harman Bagels
Little Asia
Pie Street
Waterside Bistro

Cafes in Totnes

24 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anne of Cleves
Back For 2 Seconds
Ben's Wine & Tapas
Bianca e Massimo
Brioche
Brunel Coffee Lounge
Cafe 47 Bar
Canteen
Garden Cafe
Hill House Coffee Shop
Nkuku
Red Wizard
Riverside Cafe
Seeds2
Tempt chocolateria & cafe
The Cornish Bakery
The Curator Cafe
The Green Cafe
The Hairy Barista
The Signal Box Cafe
The Wild Fig
The Willow
Ticklemore Cafe
YD at No. 3

Cinemas in Totnes

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Totnes Cinema

Theatres in Totnes

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Ariel Centre

Monuments in Totnes

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bowden Pillars
The Leech Well

Dentists in Totnes

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pure Dental Care

Veterinaries in Totnes

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dart Vale Vets
Seymour Vets

Train Stations in Totnes

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Totnes
Totnes Riverside

Gas Stations in Totnes

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Harbourne Filling Station
Morrisons

Banks in Totnes

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lloyds Bank
Santander

Breweries in Totnes

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Barnaby's Brewhouse
Bays Brewery
Black Tor Brewery
Hunters Brewery
Hunts Devon Cider
New Lion Brewery And Taproom
Platform 5 Brewing
Salcombe Brewery
South Hams Brewery & Taphouse
Teignmouth Brewery
Teignworthy Brewery
The Buckland Brewers
The Devil's Pleasure
TQ Beerworks Ltd
Yarde Cider

Stadiums & Teams in Totnes

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Airports Near Totnes

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Exeter International AirportEXTMedium 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
Dunkeswell Airfield-Small Airport
Eaglescott Airfield-Small Airport
Eggesford Airfield-Small Airport
Farway Common Airfield-Small Airport
Glebe Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Gorrel Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Halwell Airstrip-Small Airport
Heywood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hunsdon Lea Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower-Durston Airstrip-Small Airport
Marldon Airstrip-Small Airport
North Hill Glider Field-Small Airport
RNAS Merryfield-Small Airport
St Mellion Airstrip-Small Airport
Stoodleigh Barton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Tinnel Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Watchford Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Well Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Westacott Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Westover Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Totnes

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bridgetown Post Office
Harbertonford Post Office and Stores
Totnes Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Totnes

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Catholic Church of St Mary and St George
Friends Meeting House
St Andrew's Church
St John the Baptist
St John's Church
St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church
St Peter's Church
The Barn
Totnes Gospel Hall
Totnes Methodist Church
Totnes United Free Church

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 Totnes

What is the population of Totnes?

Totnes has a population of 8,241 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 467.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Totnes?

Totnes has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 40.0 inches.

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