Whitehaven, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Whitehaven is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 24,040. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

24,040 Population
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
42.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population24,040

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain42.3 in/yr
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Population24,040
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Coordinates54.5490°, -3.5841°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation42.3 inches (1,074 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Whitehaven

Whitehaven is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 24,040. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Whitehaven

Whitehaven has an average annual temperature of 10.4°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (16°C), the coldest is Jan (5.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1323 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.6°C / 42°F 1.3° / 10.4° 116.7
Feb 6.3°C / 43°F 1.5° / 10.3° 139.6
Mar 6.7°C / 44°F 2° / 12° 111.5
Apr 8.2°C / 47°F 2.7° / 14.2° 60.8
May 11.3°C / 52°F 5.7° / 17.6° 68.8
Jun 14°C / 57°F 8.8° / 20.9° 75.9
Jul 15.5°C / 60°F 11.3° / 22.4° 107.9
Aug 16°C / 61°F 11.4° / 22.2° 117.6
Sep 14.4°C / 58°F 9.3° / 20.2° 110.4
Oct 11.7°C / 53°F 6.7° / 15.6° 149.7
Nov 8.7°C / 48°F 3.3° / 13.4° 118.4
Dec 6.7°C / 44°F 1.9° / 11.5° 146.1
Whitehaven experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Coordinates54.5490°N, 3.5841°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.3"
11% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.72"
Driest Month (May) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 149 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 144 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 150 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 56 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 132 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 75 km
Oct 29, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M3.1 149 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 81 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 62 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.8 149 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 145 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 56 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 44 km
Oct 25, 2002 1 km ENE of Manchester, United Kingdom M2.5 148 km
Oct 25, 2002 2 km E of Manchester, United Kingdom M2.5 149 km
Aug 10, 2007 2 km SW of Failsworth, United Kingdom M2.5 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in
March 42°F (5°C) 3.4 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in
May 51°F (10°C) 2.4 in Driest
June 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 58°F (15°C) 3.2 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
October 49°F (9°C) 4.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 4.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.7 in Wettest

Whitehaven has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and May the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Whitehaven

13 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
The Whitehaven Academy - - - -
St Benedict's Catholic High School - - - -
St Mary's Catholic Primary School - - - -
Valley Primary School and Nursery - - - -
St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School - - - -
Hensingham Primary School - - - -
Jericho Primary School - - - -
Bransty Primary School - - - -
St James' C of E Infant and Nursery School - - - -
St James' C of E Junior School - - - -
St Begh's Catholic Junior School - - - -
Monkwray Junior School - - - -
Kells Infant School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Whitehaven

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
HearMe - 60s Rock 60s rock, 60’s rock MP3
Bay Trust Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Alive Radio 107.3 dance, hits MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Whitehaven

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fleming Square
Helena Thompson Museum
JB Banks Ironmongers
Maryport Maritime Museum
Ravenglass Railway Museum
Senhouse Roman Museum
The Beacon Museum
The Rum Story
West Cumberland Railway Museum

Libraries in Whitehaven

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Cleator Moor Library0.0
Cockermouth Library0.0
Egremont Library0.0
Frizington Library0.0
Gosforth Library0.0
Maryport Library0.0
Richmond Hill Library0.0
Seascale Library0.0
Seaton Library0.0
Whitehaven Library0.0

Hotels in Whitehaven

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chase Hotel
Waverley Hotel

Restaurants in Whitehaven

13 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Akash Tandoori
Ali Taj Tandoori Takeaway
Casa a Roma
Golden Dragon
Jasmine Palace
New Hong Kong
Royal Standard
Sprinkles
The Doll House
The Glass House
The Peddler
The Yellow Earl
Zest Harbourside

Cafes in Whitehaven

18 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Abby's Café
Angry Boba
Anna's
Cafe West
Costa
Costa
Cross's coffee Shop
Dixons Cafe
St Nicholas Centre
Sugar Tongue Cafe
Taste At Market Place
Tesco Café
That Foot Place
The Daily Grind
The Harbour Master
The Haven Cafe
The Hungry Caterpillar
The Westminster Cafe Bar

Cinemas in Whitehaven

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gaiety Cinema

Monuments in Whitehaven

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Candle Stick

Dentists in Whitehaven

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bupa Dental Care
Range Dental

Train Stations in Whitehaven

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Corkickle
Whitehaven

Gas Stations in Whitehaven

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
GB #11152489915
Morrisons
Pelican
Tesco

Banks in Whitehaven

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barclays
Santander
The Cumberland
TSB

Gyms in Whitehaven

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Soulbox Pilates & Yoga

Golf Courses in Whitehaven

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Whitehaven Golf Club

Breweries in Whitehaven

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Ennerdale Brewery
Jennings Brewery
Taylor's Blackbeck Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Whitehaven

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Whitehaven

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Barrow Walney Island AirportBWFMedium Airport
Berrier Airstrip-Small Airport
Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip-Small Airport
Cark airfield-Small Airport
Falgunzeon Glider Airfield-Small Airport
Glenswinton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Kirkbride Airfield-Small Airport
Lennox Plunton Airstrip-Small Airport
Middleton Sands Microlight-Small Airport
Moss Edge Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Pilling Sands Microlight-Small Airport
Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field)-Small Airport

Post Offices in Whitehaven

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Moresby Convenience Store
Whitehaven Post Office

Treatment Centers in Whitehaven

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Recovery Steps Cumbria

Churches & Religious Organizations in Whitehaven

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hensingham Methodist Church
New Life Church
Salvation Army
St Beghs Priory
St Gregory & St Patrick
St James
St John's Church Hensingham
St Mary's
St Nicholas
St Peter's
Whitehaven United Reformed Church
Woodbank Evangelical Church

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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UFO Sightings Near Whitehaven

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Whitehaven.

Name Year Description
Whitehaven (uk/england) 2013 Ball of white light

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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Whitehaven has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 42.3 inches.

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