Wem, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Wem is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 5,870. Elevation: 269 ft (82 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

5,870 Population 4/sq mi density
269 ft Elevation 82 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
39.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population5,870
Density4/mi²
Veterans5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain39.9 in/yr
Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Population5,870
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Coordinates52.8584°, -2.7183°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation39.9 inches (1,013 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.5 inches (19 cm)

About Wem

Wem is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 5,870. The city sits at an elevation of 269 feet (82 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Wem

Wem 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
Wem experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 269 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Area1,309.3 sq mi (3,391.1 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates52.8584°N, 2.7183°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.9"
5% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 7.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

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 54 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 63 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 127 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 77 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 148 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 125 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 99 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 78 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 8 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 135 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 88 km
May 29, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M3.8 134 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 119 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 84 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 147 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 109 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 7 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 57 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 78 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.1 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.0 in
June 56°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 60°F (15°C) 2.4 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.6 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.8 in Wettest
December 40°F (5°C) 2.7 in

Wem has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Wem

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
The Thomas Adams School - - - -
St Peter's CofE Primary School - - - -
Newtown CofE Primary School - - - -
Woodlands School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Wem

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
HearMe 2010s pop music - MP3
Radio Northwich local information, local music MP3 128 kbps
HearMe - 2020s Pop Music 2020s pop music MP3
Sunshine 855 - MP3 128 kbps
Hereme 2000s pop 2000's, pop MP3
Hearme - 80s rock 80d rock, 80’s rock MP3
Wrexham Premier Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Circl8 Radio - MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Wem

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Battle of Shrewsbury Exhibition
Broseley Pipeworks
Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron
Coleham Pumping Station
Ditherington Flax Mill
Enginuity
Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker
Museum of Steel Sculpture
Museum of the Gorge
Nantwich Museum
Shrewsbury Museum (The Music Hall)
Soldiers of Shropshire Museum
Soldiers of Shropshire Museum
Stretton Water Mill
Sunnycroft
The Darby Houses
The Iron Bridge Tollhouse
The Merrythought Teddy Bear Shop & Museum
Wartime Aircraft Recovery Group Museum
Whitchurch Heritage Centre
Wroxeter Roman City Museum
Wroxeter Roman Site Museum

Libraries in Wem

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bayston Hill Library0.0
Broseley Library0.0
Ellesmere Library0.0
Ellesmere Library0.0
Market Drayton Library0.0
Nantwich Library0.0
Overton Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Senior Library0.0
Shrewsbury Library0.0
The Lantern0.0
Wellington Library0.0
Wem Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Wem

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ellesmere Market Hall
Indoor market
Jubilee Square
Market Annexe
Market Hall
Nantwich Market
Wellington Market

Hotels in Wem

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Soulton Hall
The Old Rectory

Restaurants in Wem

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Paradise Lounge
The Moat Shed
The Spice House

Cafes in Wem

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dancing Bean
Sweet Pea Cafe
The Maltings Cafe
Waterside Café

Theatres in Wem

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Stage Door Theatre

Zoos in Wem

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shropshire Falconry

Clinics in Wem

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wem Clinic

Dentists in Wem

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ashfield House Dental Practice
Chapel Street Dental & Implant Centre
Wem Smile Centre

Veterinaries in Wem

3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #9740805524
Medivet Wem - Bridgefield Veterinary Surgery
Roden Grove Veterinary Centre

Train Stations in Wem

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wem

Gas Stations in Wem

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #355201848

Shopping Malls in Wem

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Morris Central Shopping Park

Gyms in Wem

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #5758689366

Breweries in Wem

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Rowton Brewery
Salopian Brewing Company
St. Annes Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Wem

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Wem

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
The Snow Centre Manchester 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chill Factor e 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Wem

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
Arley Airfield-Small Airport
Ash House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ashcroft Airfield-Small Airport
Breidden Airfield-Small Airport
Brine Pits Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bryn Gates Airfield-Small Airport
Bryngwyn Bach Airfield-Small Airport
Chirk Airfield-Small Airport
Clotton airstrip UL-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
Hawksview Airstrip-Small Airport
Haydock Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Ince Blundell Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Knoll Airstrip-Small Airport
Lane Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Little Down Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lleweni Parc Glyndwr Soaring Club-Small Airport
Longford Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower Grounds Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Manchester Barton Aerodrome-Small Airport
Midland Glider Club-Small Airport
Mill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Mitton Airstrip-Small Airport
Nantclwyd Airstrip-Small Airport
North Wales Gliding Club-Small Airport
Otherton Airfield-Small Airport
Pear Tree Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Pencraig Airstrip-Small Airport
Peplow Airstrip-Small Airport
Pound Green Airfield-Small Airport
RAF Woodvale-Small Airport
Rhedyn Coch Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Sandford Hall Airstrip-Small Airport
Seighford Glider Field-Small Airport
Shelsley Beauchamp Airstrip-Small Airport
Shifnal Airfield-Small Airport
Shobdon Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Wem

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Wem Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wem

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Catholic Church of Our Lady
King Charles the Martyr
St Mary the Virgin
St Peter and St Paul
St Peter, Lee Brockhurst
Wem Baptist Church
Wem Methodist Church
Weston under Redcastle St. Lukes

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 Wem

What is the population of Wem?

Wem has a population of 5,870 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 1,309.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Wem?

Wem has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 39.9 inches, with 7.5 inches of snow.

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