Wells, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Wells is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 11,145. Elevation: 138 ft (42 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 | 11,145 |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.2079°, -2.6490° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.6 inches (1,108 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.1 inches (10 cm) |
About Wells
Wells is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 11,145. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Climate in Wells
Wells has an average annual temperature of 10.9°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.7°C), the coldest is Jan (4.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 942 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.2079°N, 2.6490°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 | - | 83 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
Wells has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (2.3").
Schools in Wells
6 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue School | - | - | - | - |
| St Cuthbert's CofE Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School | - | - | - | - |
| Wells Cathedral School | - | - | - | - |
| Stoberry Park School | - | - | - | - |
| St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Wells
23 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUL RADIO Only Classic Soul | 50s, 60s | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| SWU FM | dnb, drum and bass | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Noods Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Dance Classics UK | 90s, dance | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Heart Bristol | pop music | AAC 48 kbps | |
| BFBS Blandford | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| HearMe - 1990s pop music | 1990s pop music | MP3 | |
| BCfm 93.2 | bristol, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rage FM | drum and bass, hardcore | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BBC Radio Bristol | bbc, bristol | UNKNOWN | |
| WIDE Radio | club, dance | MP3 | |
| Abbey104 | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Crystal Love Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wave Community Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 100% Whatever Westcountry | - | MP3 | |
| Alfred | community news | MP3 160 kbps | |
| CruiseOne Radio | electronic, indie | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Ninesprings | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Ujima Radio | african music, blues | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Somervalley fm | community radio, local station | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 10 Radio 105.3 - Wiveliscombe | community radio, somerset | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Thornbury Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Wimborne | community radio station | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Wells
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blagdon Pumping Station & Visitor Centre | ||||
| Bristol City Museum & Art Gallery | ||||
| Bristol City Museum & Art Gallery | ||||
| Bruton Museum | ||||
| Cave Diving Museum | ||||
| Clevedon Pier Shop | ||||
| Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre | ||||
| Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre | ||||
| Cobham Hall | ||||
| Collonade | ||||
| Fleet Air Arm Museum | ||||
| Georgian House Museum | ||||
| Georgian House Museum | ||||
| Glastonbury Abbey | ||||
| Glastonbury Tribunal | ||||
| Haynes International Motor Museum | ||||
| History of Video Games | ||||
| History of Video Games | ||||
| Ilchester Museum | ||||
| King John's Hunting Lodge;King John's Hunting Lodge (Axbridge Museum) | ||||
| Kingswood Heritage Museum | ||||
| Kingswood Heritage Museum | ||||
| KSC | ||||
| KSC | ||||
| M Shed | ||||
| M Shed | ||||
| Maritime Heritage Museum | ||||
| Maritime Heritage Museum | ||||
| Museum of Prehistory | ||||
| Palestine Museum & Cultural Centre | ||||
| Palestine Museum & Cultural Centre | ||||
| Paper Making Museum | ||||
| Radstock Museum | ||||
| Roman Villa Museum | ||||
| Sandford Station Railway Heritage Centre | ||||
| Somerset Rural Life Museum | ||||
| SS Great Britain Museum | ||||
| SS Great Britain Museum | ||||
| The Red Lodge Museum | ||||
| The Red Lodge Museum | ||||
| Villa Ventorum | ||||
| We The Curious | ||||
| We The Curious | ||||
| Webbington Farm | ||||
| Wells Museum |
Libraries in Wells
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Collection | 0.0 | |||||
| Aston Collection | 0.0 | |||||
| Bath Spa University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bedminster Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bishopsworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bruton Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cadbury Heath Libary | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cheddar Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chemistry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chemistry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chew Valley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clevedon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clifton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Congresbury Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hanham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hartcliffe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Keynsham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Keynsham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Knowle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Knowle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Langport Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Marksbury Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Martock Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Milborne Port Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nailsea Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Queen's Building Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Queen's Building Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Radstock Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saltford Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Somerton Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stockwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Street Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Wells Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitchurch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wick Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wills Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wills Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Winscombe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Xenia | 0.0 | |||||
| Yatton Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Wells
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Fruit Market | |||||
| Saint Nicholas Market | |||||
| Temple Quay Market | |||||
| The Covered Market | |||||
| The Harbourside Market | |||||
| Tobacco Factory Market | |||||
| Wells Market [We & Sa] | |||||
| Whitchurch Car Boot Sale |
Hotels in Wells
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Wells
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Wells
10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Wells
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Wells
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Wells
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Wells
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Wells
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Wells
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Wells
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Wells
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Wells
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Bottle Shop & Tap | ||||
| Bath Ales | ||||
| Bath Ales | ||||
| Bristol Beer Factory | ||||
| Broadoak Cider | ||||
| Butcombe Brewery | ||||
| Cheddar Ales | ||||
| Cheddar Ales | ||||
| Clevedon Micro Brewey | ||||
| Good Chemistry Brewery | ||||
| Hop Union Brewery | ||||
| Left Handed Giant Brewery & Taproom | ||||
| Left Handed Giant Brewpub | ||||
| Little Martha Brewing | ||||
| Lost & Grounded Brewers | ||||
| Moor Beer Company | ||||
| Newtown Park | ||||
| Somerset Cider Solutions |
Stadiums & Teams in Wells
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Ashton Gate Stadium | ||
| Winford |
Ski Resorts Near Wells
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warmwell Snowsport Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| South Wilts Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Wells
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Airport | BRS | Large Airport |
| Cardiff International Airport | CWL | Large Airport |
| Gloucestershire Airport | GLO | Medium Airport |
| RNAS Yeovilton | YEO | Medium Airport |
| Abergavenny Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Aston Down Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Avon Lane Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Badminton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bagber Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Batch End Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Biss Brook Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowerchalke Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bowerswaine Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bowldown Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Branscombe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Charlton Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Charmy Down Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chase Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clutton Hill Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Colliers Elm Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Compton Abbas Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cotswold Airport | GBA | Small Airport |
| Craysmarsh Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croes Carn Einion Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Curry Rivel Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deptford Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Devizes Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dorset Gliding Club (Eyres Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Dunkeswell Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Edington Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Farway Common Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Garston Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Godney Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great House Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gutchpool Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Halesland Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Hawling Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Henstridge Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hermitage Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Heywood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kemeys Commander Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Langley House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Wells
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| St Thomas Street Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Wells
8 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Eye Hospital Assessment Clinic | ||
| Bristol Physiotherapy Sports Injury Clinic# | ||
| Core Strength Studios | ||
| Granby Clinic | ||
| Nuffield Health | ||
| Prime Endoscopy Bristol | ||
| The Harbourside Therapy Rooms | ||
| The Medical |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Wells
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kingdom Hall | |
| Saint Cuthbert's | |
| Saint Thomas Church | |
| St Joseph & Teresa Catholic Church | |
| Wells Cathedral | |
| Wells Cathedral | |
| Wells Methodist Church | |
| Wells United Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Wells
What is the population of Wells?
Wells has a population of 11,145 residents and is located in United Kingdom..
What is the weather like in Wells?
Wells has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 43.6 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.
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