Whitstable, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Whitstable is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 30,195. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

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

30,195 Population 242/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
23.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population30,195
Density242/mi²
Veterans3.9%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain23.0 in/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population30,195
Population Density242 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates51.3607°, 1.0257°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation23.0 inches (585 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Whitstable

Whitstable is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 30,195. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Whitstable

Whitstable 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.2°C / 41°F 3° / 7.3° 50.4
Feb 5.3°C / 42°F 2.8° / 7.8° 39.0
Mar 7°C / 45°F 3.9° / 10.2° 35.9
Apr 9.4°C / 49°F 5.8° / 13.1° 37.1
May 12.4°C / 54°F 8.6° / 16.1° 47.9
Jun 15.2°C / 59°F 11.3° / 19.2° 44.3
Jul 17.6°C / 64°F 13.5° / 21.8° 46.2
Aug 18°C / 64°F 13.9° / 22.1° 50.5
Sep 15.4°C / 60°F 11.9° / 18.9° 48.6
Oct 12.1°C / 54°F 9.2° / 15° 73.9
Nov 8.3°C / 47°F 5.9° / 10.7° 67.0
Dec 5.6°C / 42°F 3.5° / 7.8° 62.8
Whitstable experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area125.0 sq mi (323.7 km²)
Population Density242/sq mi
Coordinates51.3607°N, 1.0257°E
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.0"
39% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.56"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 27, 2019.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 31 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 114 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 83 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 99 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 61 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 97 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 29 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 102 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 29 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 139 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 148 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 94 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 95 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 119 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 72 km
Nov 5, 1994 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom M3.0 102 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 75 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 116 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 117 km
Jul 16, 2005 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom M2.9 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 - 55 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m - 33 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 44°F (6°C) 1.7 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.5 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.5 in
June 58°F (15°C) 1.9 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
August 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in Warmest
September 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in Wettest
November 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in
December 42°F (5°C) 2.2 in

Whitstable has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Whitstable

7 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Joy Lane Primary Foundation School - - - -
The Community College Whitstable - - - -
Whitstable Junior School - - - -
Westmeads Community Infant School - - - -
St. Alphege CE Infant School - - - -
Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School - - - -
ISP School Whitstable - - - -
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Radio Stations near Whitstable

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Street Sounds Radio dance, disco MP3
Radio Caroline Flashback 60s, 70s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Essex contemporary hits radio, pop MP3
Big L 1 80's, hits 70's MP3 128 kbps
BBC Essex - UNKNOWN
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 Caroline North - AAC+ 52 kbps
Radio Jupiter adult contemporary, pop MP3 192 kbps
The Voice Of Doom death metal, doom metal AAC 320 kbps
Zero Radio - MP3 128 kbps
TGM GOSPEL RADIO gospel MP3 320 kbps
Stomp Radio - MP3 128 kbps
NanoRadio - MP3 192 kbps
Kori The Pom Radio drum & bass, edm MP3 128 kbps
DCR104.9 FM community radio MP3 128 kbps
Radioalfa2 classic hits MP3
Sheppey FM 92.2 - MP3 256 kbps
Radio Caroline Flashback - MP3 128 kbps
105.9 Academy FM (Folkestone) - AAC+ 48 kbps
White Cliffs Radio - MP3

Museums in Whitstable

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ashford Borough Museum
Canterbury Roman Museum
Cart and Wagon Shed
Eastchurch Aviation Museum
Eastchurch Aviation Museum
Fleur de Lis Heritage Centre
Godmersham Heritage Centre
Grand Jury Museum
Herne Bay Historical Records Society Heritage Centre
Kent Battle of Britain Museum
Kent Museum of Freemasonry
Marlowe's Ghost
Minster Abbey Gatehouse Museum
St Augustine’s Abbey
The Agricultural Museum
The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge
The Marlowe Kit
The Seaside Museum
Whitstable Museum and Gallery

Libraries in Whitstable

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Augustine House0.0
Aylesham Library0.0
Boughton Library0.0
Canterbury Library0.0
Charing Library0.0
Faversham Library0.0
Great Wakering Library0.0
Herne Bay Library0.0
Learning Resource Centre0.0
Lyminge Library0.0
Minster-in-Sheppey Library0.0
Reception and LRC0.0
School Library0.0
Sturry Library0.0
Swalecliffe Library0.0
Templeman Library0.0
The Stanhope Centre0.0
Whitstable Library0.0
Wye Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Whitstable

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bridge Farmers Market
Herne Bay Market
Herne Bay Market
Kingfisher Blinds
Leysdown Market
The Goods Shed

Hotels in Whitstable

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crescent Turner
Hotel Continental
Premier Inn
The Duke of Cumberland
The East Kent Hotel

Restaurants in Whitstable

19 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

A La Turka
Birdies Restaurant
Castellum Pizzaria
East Quay Restaurant
Harbour Street Tapas
Hotel Continental Restaurant
Long Reach
Royal Oyster Company
Samphire
Shobab
Star of Bengal
Taste of India
Thai Orchid
The Lobster Shack
The Rock Lodge
Tudor Restaurant & Tearooms
Wheelers Oyster Bar
Woodfire Kitchen
Zizzi

Cafes in Whitstable

27 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alleyway Espresso
Amedea
Ark Music & Coffee
Around the Clock
Elliotts
Farm & Harper
Friends Cafe
Garage Coffee
Gilberts
Grain & Hearth
Howard's Kitchen
Junior's Cafe & Deli
Le Petit Café
Made with Love
Revival
Revival Food & Mood
Starbucks
Tabitha's Kitchen
The Bubble
The Harbour Garden Café
The Kitchen @ Whitstable
The Orangery Tea Room
The Umbrella Cafe
Thirst Love Cafe
Tower Tea Gardens
Whitstable Cafe
Whitstable Waterfront Club

Theatres in Whitstable

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Playhouse

Clinics in Whitstable

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Joy Lane Clinic

Dentists in Whitstable

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kelvin House Dental Practice
Whitstable Dental Centre

Veterinaries in Whitstable

3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Animed Veterinary Centre
Lady Dane Veterinary Centre
Whitstable Bay Veterinary Centre

Train Stations in Whitstable

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Whitstable

Gas Stations in Whitstable

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

JET

Banks in Whitstable

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nationwide

Gyms in Whitstable

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fighting Lions
Pilates Movement Matters

Golf Courses in Whitstable

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Whitstable and Seasalter Golf Club

Breweries in Whitstable

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Curious Brewing
Floc
Goody Ales
Hopdaemon Brewery
Mad Cat Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Whitstable

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Whitstable

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Whitstable

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Southend AirportSENMedium Airport
Lydd London Ashford AirportLYXMedium Airport
Acton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Andrewsfield Aerodrome-Small Airport
Barling Airfield-Small Airport
Barnards Farm-Small Airport
Bensons Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Blooms Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bonnington Airstrip-Small Airport
Boulogne-sur-Mer - Alprech Aerodrome-Small Airport
Brickwall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bury Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Chalksole Green Airstrip-Small Airport
Challock Airfield-Small Airport
Channel Gliding Club-Small Airport
Churchlands Farm Airstrip-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
High Easter Airfield-Small Airport
Horsey Island Airfield-Small Airport
Inglenook Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Laddingford Aerodrome-Small Airport
Lamberhurst Airstrip-Small Airport
Lamberhurst Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Little Engeham Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Little Robhurst Airstrip-Small Airport
Lodge Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lukesfield Airstrip-Small Airport
Meadow Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Milden Airstrip-Small Airport
Napps Field Airstrip-Small Airport
Nayland Airstrip-Small Airport
Newton Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Norwood Lodge Airstrip-Small Airport
Old Hay Airfield-Small Airport
Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Pent Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Whitstable

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Seasalter Stores
Whitstable Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Whitstable

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hamilton Road Evangelical Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Parish Church of St. Peter
Seasalter Christian Centre
St John's Methodist Church
St. Alphege
St. Alphege Church
The Harbour Church
United Reformed Church
Whitstable Baptist Church

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 Whitstable

What is the population of Whitstable?

Whitstable has a population of 30,195 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 242 people per square mile, spread across 125.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Whitstable?

Whitstable has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 23.0 inches.

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