Wigan, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Wigan is a large city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 103,608. Elevation: 105 ft (32 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°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 | 103,608 |
| Population Density | 9,479 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.5430°, -2.6371° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 53.6 inches (1,361 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 8.9 inches (23 cm) |
About Wigan
Wigan is a large city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 103,608. The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet (32 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Climate in Wigan
Wigan has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.7°C), the coldest is Jan (4.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 832 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 10.9 sq mi (28.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,479/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.5430°N, 2.6371°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 4.5 in |
Wigan has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and May the driest (2.5").
Schools in Wigan
29 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' CofE Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mab's Cross Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Aspull Holy Family Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Woodfield Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wigan Saint Andrew's Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Marsh Green Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan | - | - | - | - |
| Dean Trust Wigan | - | - | - | - |
| Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy | - | - | - | - |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery | - | - | - | - |
| St Catharine's Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Highfield St Matthews Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Jude's Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School | - | - | - | - |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Highfield St Matthew's CE Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Marus Bridge Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hope School | - | - | - | - |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Beech Hill Community Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School | - | - | - | - |
| Westfield Community School | - | - | - | - |
| Deanery High School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Wigan
45 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deepvibes Radio | deep house, mixes | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Hits Radio UK | - | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| Radio Northwich | local information, local music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Beatles Radio (MP3) (US) | 1960s, classic rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Bolton FM | community, local | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Capital FM Manchester | manchester, pop | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Liverpool Live Radio | - | MP3 | |
| HearMe - 2020s Pop Music | 2020s pop music | MP3 | |
| Giants of Jazz Radio | classic jazz, jazz | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Taiyabah Masjid | islamic, masjid | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Beware! The Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Central Radio North West | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| The Richie Allen Show | - | MP3 | |
| CROP Radio | community radio, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Tameside Radio | adult contemporary, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Heart North West 105.4 | hot adult contemporary | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Reform Radio | music, variety | MP3 192 kbps | |
| OSTM Radio | alternative, alternative rock | MP3 | |
| Radio X Manchester | - | AAC 48 kbps | |
| KFM Radio (US) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ALL FM 96.9 | community, community radio | AAC+ | |
| Radio Broadgreen | ac, classic hits | MP3 160 kbps | |
| RibbleFM | - | MP3 | |
| Circl8 Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Panacea Radio | funk, groove | MP3 | |
| Dune Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Mighty Radio Southport | dance, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Merseyland Alternative Radio | classic rock, eclectic programming | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Domes FM | - | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Radio General (Warrington Hospital Radio) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| OSN Radio Plus | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Alty | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Leyland | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Dazzle FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LABR Love a Brother Radio | 80s, chillout | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Jingle Ark Jingle Jukebox | - | MP3 | |
| Bounce Nation Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Gaydio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Psychedelic Secret radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KFM Radio | multi | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Arrowe Sound | pop music, pop rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| The Buzz Mcr | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wrexham Premier Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mersey Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Juice Liverpool | - | AAC+ 96 kbps |
Museums in Wigan
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazing Novelty-Orium & Mechanical Museum | ||||
| Astley Hall | ||||
| Bicycle Museum | ||||
| Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| Bolton Art Gallery, Library & Museum | ||||
| British Commercial Vehicle Museum | ||||
| British Commercial Vehicle Museum | ||||
| Catalyst Museum | ||||
| Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry Museum | ||||
| Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry Museum | ||||
| Hall i' th' Wood Museum | ||||
| Harris Museum | ||||
| Harris Museum | ||||
| Horwich Heritage Centre | ||||
| Lancashire Infantry Museum | ||||
| Lancashire Infantry Museum | ||||
| Lancashire Mining Museum | ||||
| Leigh Spinners Mill Heritage Centre | ||||
| Leigh Town Hall Archives | ||||
| Lymm Heritage Centre | ||||
| Museum of Lancashire | ||||
| Museum of Lancashire | ||||
| Museum Of Policing In Cheshire | ||||
| Museum of Wigan Life | ||||
| North West Computer Museum | ||||
| North West Computer Museum | ||||
| North West Museum of Road Transport | ||||
| Norton Priory | ||||
| Prescot Museum | ||||
| RAF Burtonwood Heritage Centre | ||||
| Rainhill Railway Museum | ||||
| Ribble Steam Railway | ||||
| Ribble Steam Railway | ||||
| Smithy Heritage Centre | ||||
| South Ribble Museum & Exhibition Centre | ||||
| South Ribble Museum & Exhibition Centre | ||||
| Strawberry Field | ||||
| Strawberry Field | ||||
| The Bolton Steam Museum | ||||
| Warrington Museum & Art Gallery | ||||
| Warrington Museum Of Freemasonry | ||||
| Winding House | ||||
| World of Glass |
Libraries in Wigan
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adlington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ashton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Atherton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bamber Bridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Birchwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackburn Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackrod Library and Children's Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Book-Cycle Beech Hill | 0.0 | |||||
| Boothstown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bromley Cross Library and Children's Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Broomhead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burscough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burtonwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cadishead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Catalyst | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Library Farnworth | 0.0 | |||||
| Cherry Tree Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chester Lane Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chorley Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clayton Green Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clayton Green Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coppull Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Culcheth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Darwen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eccleston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eccleston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Euxton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Freckleton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Frodsham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fulwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Golborne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Grappenhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harris Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harris Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Haydock Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Heaton Library and Children's Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| High Street Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hindley Library and Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Horwich Library and Children's Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Huyton Library and Knowsley Culture Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Ingol Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Irlam Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingsfold Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kirkham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Learning Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Leigh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leyland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library and Learning Information Services | 0.0 | |||||
| Library and Wellbeing Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Little Hulton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Longton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lostock Hall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| LRC | 0.0 | |||||
| Lymm Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Marsh Green Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Moss Bank Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newton-le-Willows Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ormskirk Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Orrell Bookcycle | 0.0 | |||||
| Oswaldtwistle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Padgate Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Parbold Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Penketh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rainford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rainhill Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ribbleton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ribbleton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Roman Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Runcorn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Runcorn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Savick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sharoe Green Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sharoe Green Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shevington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Skelmersdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Helens Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Helens Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Standish Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stockton Heath Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tarleton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thatto Heath Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Barlow | 0.0 | |||||
| The Gosall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Gosall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tyldesley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Walkden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Warrington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Westbrook Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Westhoughton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Widnes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Winstanley College - The Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woolston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woolton Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Wigan
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn Market | |||||
| Burscough Wharf | |||||
| Chorley Covered Market | |||||
| Earlestown Outdoor Market | |||||
| Farnworth Indoor Market | |||||
| Indoor Market | |||||
| Kirkby Market | |||||
| Leigh Market | |||||
| Leyland Market | |||||
| Leyland Market | |||||
| Market Hall | |||||
| Market Hall | |||||
| Penwortham Farmers Market | |||||
| Prescot Indoor Market | |||||
| Preston New Markets | |||||
| Rixton Car Boot | |||||
| Small Outdoor Market | |||||
| Warrington Market | |||||
| Warrington Outdoor Market | |||||
| Warrington's Favourite Car Boot Sale | |||||
| Westhoughton Market | |||||
| Widnes Market | |||||
| Wigan Market |
Hotels in Wigan
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Wigan
25 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Wigan
20 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Wigan
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Wigan
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Wigan
4 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Wigan
4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Wigan
6 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Wigan
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Wigan
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Wigan
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Wigan
10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Wigan
8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Wigan
3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Wigan
7 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Wigan
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Ts Brewery | ||||
| Bank Top Brewery | ||||
| Crankshaft Brewery | ||||
| Crankshaft Brewery | ||||
| Cuckoo's Nest | ||||
| Cuckoo's Nest | ||||
| Dunham Massey Brewery | ||||
| Problem Child Brewing | ||||
| Prospect Brewery | ||||
| Rivington Brewing Co. | ||||
| Three B's Brewery | ||||
| Thwaites Brewery | ||||
| Wigan Brewhouse | ||||
| Withnell's Lancashire Craft Ales |
Stadiums & Teams in Wigan
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Deepdale Stadium | ||
| Sir Tom Finney Stadium |
Ski Resorts Near Wigan
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 Wigan
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | LPL | Large Airport |
| Manchester Airport | MAN | Large Airport |
| Barrow Walney Island Airport | BWF | Medium Airport |
| Blackpool Airport | BLK | Medium Airport |
| Hawarden Airport | CEG | Medium Airport |
| RAF Shawbury | - | Medium Airport |
| Warton Aerodrome | WRT | Medium Airport |
| Abbots Bromley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Arley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ash House Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ashcroft Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bryn Gates Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bryngwyn Bach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cark airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Carr Valley Microlight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chipping Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chirk Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clotton airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Cockerham Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dairy House Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fern Farm Airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Frandley House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hawksview Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Haydock Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Higher Barn Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ince Blundell Microlight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lleweni Parc Glyndwr Soaring Club | - | Small Airport |
| Longford Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Manchester Barton Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middleton Sands Microlight | - | Small Airport |
| Moss Edge Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nantclwyd Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| North Wales Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Onecoat Morridge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Oxenhope Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pear Tree Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Peplow Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pilling Sands Microlight | - | Small Airport |
| RAF Woodvale | - | Small Airport |
| Rhedyn Coch Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Michaels Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sandford Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Seighford Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Sleap Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Tern Hill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| The Plassey Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Wigan
7 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Beech Hill Post Office | |
| Goose Green Post Office | |
| Kitt Green Post Office | |
| Marsh Green Post Office | |
| Robin Park Post Office | |
| Wigan Lane Post Office | |
| Worsley Hall Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Wigan
15 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Alimentary Solutions Limited | ||
| Ashton Health Centre | ||
| Back in Motion | ||
| Bamber Bridge Clinic | ||
| Broadoaks Child Development Centre | ||
| Brookfield Clinic | ||
| Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) | ||
| Clayton Brook Clinic | ||
| Gold Standard Foot Care | ||
| Haydock Lodge | ||
| Maple House | ||
| Sexual Health Services | ||
| The Lantern Centre | ||
| The Rehab Hut | ||
| With You |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Wigan
34 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints' Parish Church | |
| Bethel Independant Methodist Church | |
| Catholic Church of St. Jude | |
| Cedar Hall | |
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints | |
| Church of Saint George | |
| Clowes Methodist Church | |
| Gidlow Methodist Church | |
| Grace Fountain Church with Crossroads Trinity Bible College & Theological Seminary | |
| Masjid Tooba | |
| Mount Zion Independant Methodist Church | |
| Queens Hall Methodist Mission | |
| Sacred Heart Church | |
| Saint Andrew's Church | |
| Saint Anne's Church | |
| Saint Catharine's Church | |
| Saint John the Divine | |
| Saint John's Roman Catholic Church | |
| Saint Mark's Church | |
| Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church |
Explore Near Wigan
Waterfalls Near Wigan
1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Wigan.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Renfrew Close Debris Screen |
Quick Facts
Around Wigan
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Wigan
73 places within 15 km
- • Bolton Aquarium
- • Beard's Battery
- • Castle Hill
- • Devil's ditch
- • Hope Carr Hall
- • Lead Mines
- + 9 more
- • Bolton Museum and Art Gallery
- • Adam Hill
- • Airlift Hill
- • Billinge Hill
- • Billinge North Top
- • Black Hill Lower
- + 29 more
- • Aspull Pumping Station
- • Bickershaw Junction
- • Common Head Farm
- • Coppice Stile House
- • Grimes
- + 11 more
- • Ashurst's Beacon
- • Belmont Lodge
- • Great Lawn
- • The Point
- • The Ravine
- + 1 more
- • Smithills Open Farm
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Wigan
What is the population of Wigan?
Wigan has a population of 103,608 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 9,479 people per square mile, spread across 10.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Wigan?
Wigan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 53.6 inches, with 8.9 inches of snow.
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