Wimborne Minster, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Wimborne Minster is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 9,059. Elevation: 154 ft (47 m). Average temperature: 52°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 | 9,059 |
| Population Density | 100 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.7833°, -1.9833° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.8 inches (1,087 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.1 inches (15 cm) |
About Wimborne Minster
Wimborne Minster is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 9,059. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet (47 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Climate in Wimborne Minster
Wimborne Minster has an average annual temperature of 10.7°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.1°C), the coldest is Jan (5.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 853 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Area | 91.0 sq mi (235.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 100/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.7833°N, 1.9833°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND | Avalanche | 0.4 m | - | 78 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
Wimborne Minster has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 41°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.5").
Schools in Wimborne Minster
17 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaucroft Foundation School | - | - | - | - |
| Canford School | - | - | - | - |
| Beaucroft Foundation School | - | - | - | - |
| Colehill First School | - | - | - | - |
| St Michael's Church of England Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| Queen Elizabeth's School | - | - | - | - |
| The White House School | - | - | - | - |
| Wimborne First School and Nursery | - | - | - | - |
| St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne | - | - | - | - |
| Lockyer's Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| Hayeswood First School | - | - | - | - |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Wimborne | - | - | - | - |
| Dumpton School | - | - | - | - |
| Pamphill Church of England First School | - | - | - | - |
| Beaucroft College | - | - | - | - |
| Allenbourn Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| Merley First School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Wimborne Minster
15 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serenade Radio | easy listening | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Xtra Hot | bournemouth, community | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Serenade Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| BFBS Salisbury Plain | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Bournemouth One | pop | AAC | |
| Hot Gold | 70s, 80s | MP3 160 kbps | |
| BFBS Blandford | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Weymouth Rocks (Medium Bitrate) | punk, rock | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Radio Wimborne | community radio station | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Forest FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Alfred | community news | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Naim Classical | classical, orchestral | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Naim Jazz | jazz | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Naim Radio | classical, electronica | OGG 160 kbps | |
| State of the Art Radio | - | MP3 |
Museums in Wimborne Minster
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blandford Fashion Museum | ||||
| Blandford Town Museum | ||||
| Blue Pool | ||||
| Bournemouth Aviation Museum | ||||
| Bournemouth Natural Science Museum | ||||
| Breamore House and Countryside Museum | ||||
| Bugad Classic Bikes | ||||
| Corfe Castle Town Trust Museum | ||||
| Durlston Castle | ||||
| Fordingbridge Museum | ||||
| Friends of the New Forest Airfields | ||||
| Gold Hill Museum | ||||
| Langton Matravers Museum of the Stone Industry | ||||
| Museum Of Design In Plastics | ||||
| Museum of East Dorset | ||||
| Museum of Jurassic Marine Life | ||||
| Museum, Fossils & Local Finds | ||||
| Poole Museum | ||||
| Poole Waterfront Museum | ||||
| Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum | ||||
| Red House Museum | ||||
| Red House Museum | ||||
| Red House Museum | ||||
| RNLI Lifeboat Museum | ||||
| Rockbourne Roman Villa | ||||
| Royal Signals Museum | ||||
| Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum | ||||
| Scaplens Court Museum | ||||
| Shaftsbury Abbey Museum | ||||
| St Mary's Church | ||||
| Swanage Museum & Heritage Centre | ||||
| Swanage Railway Museum | ||||
| The Engine House | ||||
| Tyneham | ||||
| Tyneham School | ||||
| Wareham Town Museum |
Libraries in Wimborne Minster
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blandford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Boscombe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bournemouth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Branksome Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Broadstone Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Canford Cliffs Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Canford Heath Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Castlepoint Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Charminster Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Christchurch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Colehill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Corfe Castle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Corfe Mullen Children's Centre and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Creekmoor Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Downton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ensbury Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ferndown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fordingbridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hamworthy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kinson Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Library (Arts University Bournemouth) | 0.0 | |||||
| Lytchett Matravers Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oakdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Parkstone Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pokesdown & Southbourne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Poole Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ringwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rossmore Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shaftesbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Springbourne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Swanage Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tuckton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Upton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Verwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wareham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Howe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Westbourne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wimborne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Winton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wool Community Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Wimborne Minster
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Place | |||||
| Swanage Market |
Hotels in Wimborne Minster
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Wimborne Minster
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Wimborne Minster
6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Wimborne Minster
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Wimborne Minster
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Wimborne Minster
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Wimborne Minster
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Wimborne Minster
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Wimborne Minster
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Wimborne Minster
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Wimborne Minster
4 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Wimborne Minster
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hall & Woodhouse Brewery | ||||
| Isle of Purbeck Brewery | ||||
| The Dorset Cider Farm | ||||
| Wayland's Sixpenny Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Wimborne Minster
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Wimborne Minster
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warmwell Snowsport Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Southampton Alpine Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| South Wilts Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Wimborne Minster
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Airport | BRS | Large Airport |
| Bournemouth Airport | BOH | Medium Airport |
| MoD Boscombe Down | - | Medium Airport |
| RNAS Yeovilton | YEO | Medium Airport |
| Southampton Airport | SOU | Medium Airport |
| Avon Lane Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bagber Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Barton Ashes Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Batchley Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Biss Brook Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bossington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowden Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowerchalke Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bowerswaine Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Charmy Down Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chilbolton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clench Common Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clutton Hill Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Compton Abbas Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Craysmarsh Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Denford Manor Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deptford Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Devizes Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dorset Gliding Club (Eyres Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Draycot Farm Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Edington Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Farley Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Firs Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Freshwater Fruit Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Garston Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great House Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gutchpool Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Halesland Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Henstridge Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hermitage Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Herridge Gallops / Collingbourne Ducis Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Langley House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Upham Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Upham Farm Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Withial Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lydeway Field | - | Small Airport |
| Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Wimborne Minster
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Colehill Post Office | |
| Furzehill Post Office | |
| Merley Post Office | |
| Wimborne Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Wimborne Minster
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services University Integrated Rehabilitation Centre | ||
| Providence Project |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Wimborne Minster
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Canford Church | |
| Corfe Mullen Cemetery Chapel | |
| Elm Pentecostal Church | |
| Minster of St. Cuthburga | |
| New Life Community Church | |
| St Catherine's Catholic Church | |
| St John's Church | |
| St Michael and All Angels Church | |
| St Nicholas | |
| St Stephen's | |
| The chapel in the valley | |
| The Salvation Army - Wimborne | |
| Wimborne Methodist Church | |
| Wimborne Unted Reformed Church |
Explore Near Wimborne Minster
UFO Sightings Near Wimborne Minster
2 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Wimborne Minster.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Wimborne, dorset (uk/england) | 2006 | Two silver spheres travelling through the sky. |
| Wimborne/dorset, dorset (uk/england) | 1998 | I was standing at my back door having a cigarete when I saw 3 bright orange lights in a perfect triangular fashion moving very slowly t |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
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What is the population of Wimborne Minster?
Wimborne Minster has a population of 9,059 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 100 people per square mile, spread across 91.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Wimborne Minster?
Wimborne Minster has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 42.8 inches, with 6.1 inches of snow.
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