Wincanton, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Wincanton is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 6,573. Elevation: 361 ft (110 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

6,573 Population
361 ft Elevation 110 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
43.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Wincanton

Wincanton

Wincanton is a town and civil parish in Somerset, southwest England. The town lies off the A303 road, a main route between London and South West England, and has some light industry. In the 2021 census the civil parish had a population of 6,573.

People

Population6,573

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain43.6 in/yr
Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Population6,573
Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Coordinates51.0568°, -2.4057°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation43.6 inches (1,108 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.1 inches (10 cm)

About Wincanton

Wincanton is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 6,573. The city sits at an elevation of 361 feet (110 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Wincanton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 361 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Coordinates51.0568°N, 2.4057°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.6"
15% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.62"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 145 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 117 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 125 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 127 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 147 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 120 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 40 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 40 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 75 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 93 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 78 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 98 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 74 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 150 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 89 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 148 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 77 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 40 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 112 km
Sep 17, 1993 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom M3.2 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 - 75 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 2.5 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.0 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
December 42°F (6°C) 3.6 in Wettest

Wincanton has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Wincanton

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
King Arthur's School - - - -
Marchant Holliday School - - - -
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary - - - -
Wincanton Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Wincanton

21 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
SOUL RADIO Only Classic Soul 50s, 60s AAC+ 192 kbps
SWU FM dnb, drum and bass MP3 128 kbps
Xtra Hot bournemouth, community MP3 160 kbps
Heart Bristol pop music AAC 48 kbps
Noods Radio - MP3 192 kbps
BCfm 93.2 bristol, rock MP3 128 kbps
Hot Gold 70s, 80s MP3 160 kbps
BFBS Blandford - AAC+ 64 kbps
BBC Radio Bristol bbc, bristol UNKNOWN
WIDE Radio club, dance MP3
Ujima Radio african music, blues MP3 128 kbps
CruiseOne Radio electronic, indie MP3 256 kbps
Crystal Love Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Frome FM 96.6 community radio, frome MP3 120 kbps
Weymouth Rocks (Medium Bitrate) punk, rock AAC 48 kbps
Grey Clay Radio ambient, dark ambient MP3 128 kbps
Somervalley fm community radio, local station MP3 192 kbps
10 Radio 105.3 - Wiveliscombe community radio, somerset MP3 128 kbps
Alfred community news MP3 160 kbps
Radio Ninesprings - MP3 256 kbps
Radio Wimborne community radio station MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Wincanton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Blandford Fashion Museum
Blandford Town Museum
Bruton Museum
Cobham Hall
Collonade
Fleet Air Arm Museum
Frome Museum
Gillingham Museum
Gold Hill Museum
Haynes International Motor Museum
Mere Museum
Radstock Museum
Roman Villa Museum
Shaftsbury Abbey Museum
Sherborne Museum
Sherborne Steam & Waterwheel Centre
Stour Micro Museum
Sturminster Museum
Villa Ventorum
Visit Hillbrush
Wells Museum

Libraries in Wincanton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
amcar0.0
Blandford Library0.0
Bruton Community Library0.0
Frome Library0.0
Gillingham Library0.0
Library and Museum0.0
Mere Library0.0
Milborne Port Library0.0
Radstock Library0.0
Shaftesbury Library0.0
Sherborne Library0.0
Stalbridge Library0.0
Sturminster Newton Library0.0
The Library0.0
Warminster Library0.0
Wells Library0.0
Westbury Library0.0
Yeovil Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Wincanton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market Place
Wells Market [We & Sa]

Hotels in Wincanton

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Travelodge

Cafes in Wincanton

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clementina Deli & Gifts
Lovingdon Bakery
Morrisons Cafe
River Cale Café
Starbucks

Cinemas in Wincanton

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Plaza Cinema

Veterinaries in Wincanton

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #13625821306
Longmead Vets

Gas Stations in Wincanton

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Morrisons
Shell

Gyms in Wincanton

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #13758834970
GB #13758834987

Golf Courses in Wincanton

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wincanton Racecourse Golf

Breweries in Wincanton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Hall & Woodhouse Brewery

Ski Resorts Near Wincanton

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Warmwell Snowsport Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
South Wilts Ski Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Wincanton

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bristol AirportBRSLarge Airport
Bournemouth AirportBOHMedium Airport
MoD Boscombe Down-Medium Airport
RAF FairfordFFDMedium Airport
RNAS YeoviltonYEOMedium Airport
Abergavenny Airstrip-Small Airport
Aston Down Airfield-Small Airport
Avon Lane Airfield-Small Airport
Badminton Airfield-Small Airport
Bagber Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Batch End Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club-Small Airport
Biss Brook Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bowden Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bowerchalke Airfield-Small Airport
Bowerswaine Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Bowldown Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Branscombe Airfield-Small Airport
Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding Club-Small Airport
Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Calcot Airfield-Small Airport
Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Charlton Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Charmy Down Airstrip-Small Airport
Chase Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Clench Common Airfield-Small Airport
Clutton Hill Airstrip-Small Airport
Compton Abbas Aerodrome-Small Airport
Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip-Small Airport
Cotswold AirportGBASmall Airport
Craysmarsh Airstrip-Small Airport
Croes Carn Einion Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Curry Rivel 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
Garston Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Glebe Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Godney 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
Inglesham Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Kemeys Commander Airstrip-Small Airport
Langley House Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Wincanton

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Wincanton Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wincanton

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bayford Mission Room
St Andrew
St John the Baptist
St Nicholas
St Peter & St Paul
St Stephen
Wincanton 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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Wincanton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 43.6 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.

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