Wigton, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Wigton is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 6,013. Elevation: 108 ft (33 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

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

6,013 Population
108 ft Elevation 33 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
52.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Wigton

Wigton

Wigton is a market town in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, England. It lies just outside the Lake District. Wigton is at the centre of the Solway Plain, between the Caldbeck Fells and the Solway coast. It is served by Wigton railway station on the Cumbrian Coast Line, and the A596 road to Workington. The town of Silloth-on-Solway lies 12 miles (19 km) to the west, beyond Abbeytown.

People

Population6,013

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain52.7 in/yr
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Population6,013
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Coordinates54.8248°, -3.1611°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation52.7 inches (1,339 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Wigton

Wigton is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 6,013. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet (33 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Wigton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average45.9°F
15% below United Kingdom avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Coordinates54.8248°N, 3.1611°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.7"
39% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.91"
Driest Month (May) 2.99"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 74 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 122 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 106 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 89 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 43 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 121 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 23 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 20 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 5.9 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 4.3 in
March 40°F (4°C) 4.5 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
May 49°F (9°C) 3.0 in Driest
June 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
July 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in
September 52°F (11°C) 4.5 in
October 47°F (8°C) 5.6 in
November 41°F (5°C) 5.6 in
December 38°F (3°C) 5.9 in Wettest

Wigton has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 37°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and May the driest (3.0").

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Schools in Wigton

6 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kirkbride Primary School - - - -
The Nelson Thomlinson School - - - -
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School - - - -
Thomlinson Junior School - - - -
Wigton Nursery and Infant School - - - -
Boltons Church of England School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Wigton

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
JFSR - Jazz Funk Soul Radio funk, jazz AAC 320 kbps
HearMe - 60s Rock 60s rock, 60’s rock MP3
HearMe - 00s rock 00s rock, 00’s rock MP3
Bay Trust Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Golden Decades Radio 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Alive Radio 107.3 dance, hits MP3 128 kbps
Hear Me top pop pop, pop music MP3

Museums in Wigton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
A World In Miniature
Annan Museum
Cumbria's Museum of Military Life
Derwent Pencil Museum
Gretna Green Experience
Guildhall Museum
JB Banks Ironmongers
Keswick Museum & Art Gallery
Puzzling Place
Savings Banks Museum
The Arched House
The Devil's Porridge Museum
The Retro Zone
Thomas Carlyle's Birthplace
Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum
Toy Soldier Museum
Tullie House

Libraries in Wigton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Carlisle Library0.0
Cockermouth Library0.0
Denton Holme Library0.0
Keswick Library0.0
Longtown Library0.0
Morton Library0.0
Wigton Library0.0

Hotels in Wigton

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Greenhill Hotel
Wheyrigg Hall Hotel
White Heather Hotel

Cafes in Wigton

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Barista

Theatres in Wigton

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The John Peel Theatre

Monuments in Wigton

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Greenwood House Folly
Highmoor Bell Tower

Dentists in Wigton

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wigton Dental Surgery

Train Stations in Wigton

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wigton

Gas Stations in Wigton

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
GB #5081661323

Banks in Wigton

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Cumberland

Breweries in Wigton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Hesket Newmarket Brewery
Jennings Brewery
Keswick Brewing Co

Stadiums & Teams in Wigton

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Wigton

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Barrow Walney Island AirportBWFMedium Airport
Carlisle Lake District AirportCAXMedium Airport
RAF Spadeadam-Medium Airport
Bedlands Gate Airfield-Small Airport
Berrier Airstrip-Small Airport
Cark airfield-Small Airport
Falgunzeon Glider Airfield-Small Airport
Fingland-Small Airport
Glassonby Airfield-Small Airport
Kirkbride Airfield-Small Airport
Midlem Airstrip-Small Airport
Skelling Farm Glider Field-Small Airport
Stonehill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Wigton

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kirkbride Post Office
Wigton Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wigton

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Boltongate Church
Christ Church
Lowmoor Church
Saint Cuthberts
St Hilda's Church
St James
St Mary
United Reformed
Wigton Methodist 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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Wigton has a population of 6,013 residents and is located in United Kingdom..

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Wigton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 52.7 inches.

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