Wellington, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Wellington is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 22,897. Elevation: 331 ft (101 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

22,897 Population 160/sq mi density
331 ft Elevation 101 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
26.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population22,897
Density160/mi²
Veterans5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain26.5 in/yr
Elevation331 ft (101 m)
Population22,897
Population Density160 / sq mi
Elevation331 ft (101 m)
Coordinates52.7000°, -2.5167°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation26.5 inches (673 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Wellington

Wellington is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 22,897. The city sits at an elevation of 331 feet (101 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Wellington

Wellington has an average annual temperature of 9.8°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.3°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 684 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.4°C / 40°F 1.6° / 7.2° 57.5
Feb 4.8°C / 41°F 1.5° / 8° 43.4
Mar 6.4°C / 44°F 2.4° / 10.3° 43.4
Apr 8.6°C / 47°F 4° / 13.2° 47.1
May 11.5°C / 53°F 6.7° / 16.3° 53.5
Jun 14.4°C / 58°F 9.6° / 19.1° 58.8
Jul 16.3°C / 61°F 11.5° / 21.1° 57.6
Aug 16°C / 61°F 11.4° / 20.6° 64.2
Sep 13.6°C / 56°F 9.3° / 18° 61.0
Oct 10.4°C / 51°F 6.8° / 14° 69.0
Nov 7°C / 45°F 3.9° / 10.1° 61.0
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F 1.9° / 7.4° 67.0
Wellington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 331 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below United Kingdom avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation331 ft (101 m)
Area143.1 sq mi (370.5 km²)
Population Density160/sq mi
Coordinates52.7000°N, 2.5167°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.5"
30% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.60"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

62 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 32 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 53 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 119 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 89 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 142 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 113 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 77 km
May 29, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M3.8 150 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 121 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 109 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 90 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 20 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 97 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 93 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 103 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 22 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 60 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 122 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 136 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.5 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.6 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.6 in Wettest

Wellington has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Wellington

8 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Dothill Primary School - - - -
Charlton School - - - -
Wrekin College - - - -
Short Wood Primary School - - - -
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School - - - -
Wrekin View Primary School - - - -
Ercall Wood Academy - - - -
Apley Wood Primary Academy - - - -
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Radio Stations near Wellington

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
HearMe 2010s pop music - MP3
Genesis Radio Birmingham - MP3 128 kbps
101.8 WCR FM - MP3 128 kbps
6 Towns Radio adult contemporary, classic hits MP3
HearMe - 2020s Pop Music 2020s pop music MP3
Black Country Radio - MP3 128 kbps
HypeDem Reggae Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Blue Sky Radio classic hits, hot adult contemporary MP3 256 kbps
Sunshine 855 - MP3 128 kbps
Hereme 2000s pop 2000's, pop MP3
Hearme - 80s rock 80d rock, 80’s rock MP3
Vibe 1 classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
Access Radio 64K music, pop MP3 128 kbps
Wrexham Premier Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Circl8 Radio - MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Wellington

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Battle of Shrewsbury Exhibition
Blists Hill Victorian Town
Broseley Pipeworks
Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron
Coalport China Museum
Coleham Pumping Station
Ditherington Flax Mill
Ditton Priors Local History Centre
Dudmaston Hall
Enginuity
Jackfield Tile Museum
Much Wenlock Museum
Museum of Steel Sculpture
Museum of the Gorge
Museum of The Post Office In The Community
Northgate Museum
RAF Museum Midlands
Shrewsbury Museum (The Music Hall)
Soldiers of Shropshire Museum
Soldiers of Shropshire Museum
Sunnycroft
Tar Tunnel
The Darby Houses
The Iron Bridge Tollhouse
The Merrythought Teddy Bear Shop & Museum
Wroxeter Roman City Museum
Wroxeter Roman Site Museum

Libraries in Wellington

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bridgnorth Library0.0
Broseley Library0.0
Highley Library0.0
Market Drayton Library0.0
Newport Community Library0.0
Oakengates Library0.0
Shifnal Library0.0
Shrewsbury Library0.0
Southwater Library0.0
The Lantern0.0
Wellington Library0.0
Wem Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Wellington

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Apley Farm Shop
Bridgnorth Outdoor Market
Indoor market
Jubilee Square
Madeley Market
Market Annexe
Market Hall
Market Hall
Wellington Market

Hotels in Wellington

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Buckatree Hall Hotel
Grove House Hotel
Telford Whitehouse

Restaurants in Wellington

10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dina Restaurant
Fish Fare
Ho Mei Village
La Rosa
Silver Fish
Spiceland
Swan
Taj Mahal
Thai Kitchen
The Orange House

Cafes in Wellington

10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Boardroom Gaming Cafe
Caffe Bistro
Costa
Early Bird Café
Garden Room Bistro
Gratitude Cafe
Masovia Craft Bakery
Morrisons Cafe
Sofia's
The Steaming Mug Coffee House

Cinemas in Wellington

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wellington Orbit

Castles in Wellington

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Apley Castle

Clinics in Wellington

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Apley Clinic
Ophthalmology - Eye Clinic
Paediatric (Childrens) Ophthalmology Clinic

Dentists in Wellington

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wellington Dental Centre

Veterinaries in Wellington

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Haygate Veterinary Centre

Train Stations in Wellington

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wellington

Bus Stations in Wellington

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wellington Bus Station

Gas Stations in Wellington

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
Morrisons
Springhill

Banks in Wellington

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Halifax
Nationwide
TSB

Gyms in Wellington

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #11840865855
Gymophobics
purity gym

Golf Courses in Wellington

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Wrekin Golf Club

Breweries in Wellington

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
New Brew
Rowton Brewery
Salopian Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Wellington

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Wellington

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Liverpool John Lennon AirportLPLLarge Airport
Manchester AirportMANLarge Airport
Hawarden AirportCEGMedium Airport
RAF Cosford-Medium Airport
RAF Shawbury-Medium Airport
Abbots Bromley Airfield-Small Airport
Allensmore Airfield-Small Airport
Arley Airfield-Small Airport
Ash House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ashcroft Airfield-Small Airport
Berrow Airstrip-Small Airport
Bidford Airfield-Small Airport
Breidden Airfield-Small Airport
Brine Pits Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Broadmeadow Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Byecross Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Calton Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Chirk Airfield-Small Airport
Clotton airstrip UL-Small Airport
Croft Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Crumpton Oaks Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Dairy House Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Ditton Priors Airstrip-Small Airport
Fern Farm Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Forest Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Frandley House Airstrip-Small Airport
Green Acres Airstrip-Small Airport
Hanley Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hardwicke Airstrip-Small Airport
Hawksview Airstrip-Small Airport
Hoe Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Knoll Airstrip-Small Airport
Lane Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ledbury Airfield-Small Airport
Little Down Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Longford Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower Grounds Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Midland Glider Club-Small Airport
Mill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Mitton Airstrip-Small Airport
North Wales Gliding Club-Small Airport
Onecoat Morridge Airstrip-Small Airport
Otherton Airfield-Small Airport
Palmer Moor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Pear Tree Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Peplow Airstrip-Small Airport
Pillows Barn Airstrip-Small Airport
Pound Green Airfield-Small Airport
Sandford Hall Airstrip-Small Airport
Seighford Glider Field-Small Airport

Post Offices in Wellington

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Admaston Post Office
Brooklands Post Office
Leegomery Post Office
Wellington Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wellington

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints
Chapel
Christ Church
Methodist Church and Centre
St Peter, Wrockwardine
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Telford Central Mosque
Telford Central Mosque
Union 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 Wellington

What is the population of Wellington?

Wellington has a population of 22,897 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 160 people per square mile, spread across 143.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Wellington?

Wellington has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 26.5 inches.

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