Whitby, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Whitby is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 13,130. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°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 | 13,130 |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | 54.4877°, -0.6150° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 29.6 inches (751 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Whitby
Whitby is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 13,130. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Climate in Whitby
Whitby has an average annual temperature of 10.1°C (50°F). The hottest month is Aug (16°C), the coldest is Jan (5.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 865 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | 54.4877°N, 0.6150°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
Whitby has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 37°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (2.0").
Schools in Whitby
12 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lythe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Fylingdales Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hawsker Cum Stainsacre Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| West Cliff Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Whitby School Airy Hill Site | - | - | - | - |
| Whitby School Prospect Hill Site | - | - | - | - |
| Stakesby Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Eskdale School (former) | - | - | - | - |
| Airy Hill Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Hilda's R.C. Primary School (former) | - | - | - | - |
| East Whitby Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Whitby
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TruckStopRadio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Scarborough | community radio | MP3 64 kbps | |
| This is the Coast | - | MP3 | |
| Zetland FM | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Vixen 101 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Great Driffield Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Whitby
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beck Isle Museum | ||||
| Captain Cook Memorial Museum | ||||
| Cholmley House | ||||
| Maritime Heritage | ||||
| Museum of Victorian Science | ||||
| Pannett Art Gallery | ||||
| RNLI Whitby Museum | ||||
| Robin Hood’s Bay Museum | ||||
| Rotunda Museum | ||||
| Staithes Heritage Centre and the Captain Cook Museum | ||||
| Whitby Jet Heritage Centre | ||||
| Whitby Museum | ||||
| Yorkshire Coast Dinosaur And Fossil Museum |
Libraries in Whitby
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwent Valley Community Library & Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Eastfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Keld Head Farm Holiday Cottages | 0.0 | |||||
| Newby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pickering Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Scarborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitby Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Whitby
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flea Market | |||||
| Market Hall and Market Vaults |
Hotels in Whitby
17 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Whitby
28 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Whitby
41 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Whitby
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Whitby
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Whitby
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Whitby
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Whitby
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Whitby
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Whitby
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Whitby
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Whitby
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C'84 Brew Co | ||||
| Scarborough Brewery | ||||
| Whitby Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Whitby
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Whitby
45 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds East Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Acaster Malbis Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bagby Thirsk Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Beverley/Linley Hill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Birchwood Lodge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boon Hill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Breighton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bridlington Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Burn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Burton-Constable Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cliffe Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Eddsfield Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Elvington Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Felixkirk Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Full Sutton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Garforth Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Garton Field Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gilrudding Grange Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Howden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ings Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lodge Field House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Low Moor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Melrose Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Moor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Newgate Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Newton-on-Rawcliffe Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Octon Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pocklington Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Redmoor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Rufforth East Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rufforth West Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Settrington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sherburn-in-Elmet Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| South Cave / Mount Airy Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Spite Hall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tansterne Grange Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Throstle Nest Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Wombleton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Woodhouse Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Yearby Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Yorkshire Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Whitby
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bridge Street Post Office | |
| Helredale Road Post Office | |
| Lythe Community Shop | |
| Station Road Stores | |
| Whitby Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Whitby
19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints' | |
| Church of St. Ninian's | |
| Flowergate URC | |
| Fylingthorpe Methodist Church | |
| Kingdom Hall Of Jehovahs Witnesses | |
| Methodist Church | |
| Old Saint Stephens | |
| Saint Oswald's Church | |
| St Hilda | |
| St Hilda's Priory Chapel | |
| St John the Evangelist | |
| St Mary's | |
| St Mary's | |
| St Stephen's | |
| St. Hilda's | |
| Wesleyan Chapel | |
| Westcliff Congregational Church | |
| Whitby Cemetery | |
| Whitby Evangelical Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Whitby
What is the population of Whitby?
Whitby has a population of 13,130 residents and is located in United Kingdom..
What is the weather like in Whitby?
Whitby has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 29.6 inches.
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