Westgate on Sea, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Westgate on Sea is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 7,517. Elevation: 59 ft (18 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
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People
Climate
| Population | 7,517 |
| Population Density | 177 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.3824°, 1.3367° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 21.4 inches (544 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Westgate on Sea
Westgate on Sea is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 7,517. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Climate in Westgate on Sea
Westgate on Sea has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (18°C), the coldest is Jan (5.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 604 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 42.5 sq mi (110.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 177/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.3824°N, 1.3367°E |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1858 | NORTH SEA | Unknown | 6.0 m | - | 44 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 32 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 2.0 in |
Westgate on Sea has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in February to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.2").
Schools in Westgate on Sea
5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Saviour's Church of England Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| St Crispin's Infant School | - | - | - | - |
| Chartfield School | - | - | - | - |
| Ursuline College | - | - | - | - |
| London House School of English | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Westgate on Sea
11 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Caroline Flashback | 60s, 70s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Big L 1 | 80's, hits 70's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| EKR Retro Rock | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Big L 2 | 70's, 80's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Majestic Jukebox Radio | 60s, 70s | AAC+ 16 kbps | |
| Radio Jupiter | adult contemporary, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| White Cliffs Radio | - | MP3 | |
| 105.9 Academy FM (Folkestone) | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| DCR104.9 FM | community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sheppey FM 92.2 | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Caroline Flashback | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Westgate on Sea
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadstairs Museum, Arts and Media Centre | ||||
| Crab Museum | ||||
| Crampton Tower Museum | ||||
| Deal Maritime and Local History Museum | ||||
| Dickens House Museum | ||||
| Dover Transport Museum | ||||
| Herne Bay Historical Records Society Heritage Centre | ||||
| Hornby Hobbies Visitor Centre | ||||
| Kent Mining Museum | ||||
| Kent MOMI | ||||
| Monkton Field Study Centre | ||||
| Powell-Cotton Museum | ||||
| RAF Manston Museum | ||||
| Ramsgate Maritime Museum | ||||
| Richborough Castle Museum | ||||
| Sandwich Guildhall Museum | ||||
| Sandwich Medieval Centre | ||||
| Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum | ||||
| St Augustine’s Abbey | ||||
| St Margaret's Museum | ||||
| The Micro Museum | ||||
| The Seaside Museum | ||||
| This Museum is (Not) Obsolete | ||||
| Time Ball Tower | ||||
| Tudor House | ||||
| USN P-22 Gunboat |
Libraries in Westgate on Sea
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Birchington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Broadstairs Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cliftonville Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Herne Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Learning Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Margate Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Minster Library & Neighbourhood Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Newington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ramsgate Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Reception and LRC | 0.0 | |||||
| Sandwich Library | 0.0 | |||||
| School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sturry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Westgate Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Westgate on Sea
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Farmers Market | |||||
| Cliftonville Farmers Market | |||||
| Herne Bay Market | |||||
| Herne Bay Market | |||||
| Old Kent Market | |||||
| Old Town Market | |||||
| Sandwich Market (Thursday only) | |||||
| The Village Community Market |
Hotels in Westgate on Sea
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Westgate on Sea
10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Westgate on Sea
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Westgate on Sea
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Westgate on Sea
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Westgate on Sea
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Westgate on Sea
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Westgate on Sea
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Westgate on Sea
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Westgate on Sea
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floc Brewing Project | ||||
| Gadds' | ||||
| Goody Ales | ||||
| Shivering Sands Brewery and Tap Room |
Stadiums & Teams in Westgate on Sea
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Westgate on Sea
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Calais Marck Airport | CQF | Medium Airport |
| London Southend Airport | SEN | Medium Airport |
| Lydd London Ashford Airport | LYX | Medium Airport |
| Wattisham Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Acton Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Barling Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bonnington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boulogne-sur-Mer - Alprech Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Chalksole Green Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Challock Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Channel Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Clacton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clees Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clipgate Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crosbie Field UL | - | Small Airport |
| Cuckoo Tye Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Earls Colne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Egerton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Elmsett Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fridd Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Frinsted Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great Oakley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hamilton Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Harringe Court Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Headcorn Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Horsey Island Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Inglenook Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lamberhurst Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Little Engeham Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Little Robhurst Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lodge Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Meadow Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Milden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nayland Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Newton Hall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Norwood Lodge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pent Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pentlow Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Rands Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Raydon Wings Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Retreat Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ripple Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Inglevert Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Stoke Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stones Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Tiffenden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tillingham Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Westgate on Sea
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Garlinge Post Office | |
| Westgate On Sea Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Westgate on Sea
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Garlinge Methodist Church | |
| Saint Saviour | |
| St James | |
| St James Hall | |
| United Reform Church |
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Shipwrecks Near Westgate on Sea
1 documented shipwrecks found near Westgate on Sea.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Erin's Isle | - | A paddle steamer that was sunk by a mine north of Thanet. |
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What is the population of Westgate on Sea?
Westgate on Sea has a population of 7,517 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 177 people per square mile, spread across 42.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Westgate on Sea?
Westgate on Sea has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 21.4 inches.
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