Winchester, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Winchester is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 46,074. Elevation: 200 ft (61 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°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 | 46,074 |
| Population Density | 163 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.0651°, -1.3187° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.6 inches (1,031 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.1 inches (10 cm) |
About Winchester
Winchester is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 46,074. The city sits at an elevation of 200 feet (61 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Climate in Winchester
Winchester has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.5°C), the coldest is Jan (4.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 873 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Area | 282.6 sq mi (732.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 163/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.0651°N, 1.3187°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 | - | 134 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
Winchester has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (1.8").
Schools in Winchester
19 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Westgate School | - | - | - | - |
| The Pilgrims School | - | - | - | - |
| Winchester College | - | - | - | - |
| Farley Nursery | - | - | - | - |
| Sparsholt Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Osborne School | - | - | - | - |
| Weeke Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Oliver's Battery Primary and Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Western Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Henry Beaufort School | - | - | - | - |
| St Faith's Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Bede Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Stanmore Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Winnall Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kings' School | - | - | - | - |
| St Swithun's | - | - | - | - |
| Harestock Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Winchester
23 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60s Swinging Radio | classic hits 60s 70a 80s, israeli pop oldies | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Swinging radio 60s | 60s, sixties | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Express FM Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Christmas Radio (MP3) | christmas music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Isle of Wight Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Angel Radio (HQ) | nostalgia, oldies | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Capital FM South Coast 103.2 | commercial, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BFBS Aldershot | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| itisnow Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RAM FM - 80s Hit Radio | 80s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Gold Dust Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Hospital Radio Basingstoke | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Overton Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| State of the Art Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Winchester Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Naim Radio | classical, electronica | OGG 160 kbps | |
| Naim Jazz | jazz | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Naim Classical | classical, orchestral | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Shine Radio | - | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| HearMe - Classic Rock | classic rock | MP3 | |
| Southampton Hospital Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Outreach Radio | - | AAC 32 kbps | |
| Angel Radio | - | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Winchester
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andover Museum of the Iron Age | ||||
| Beaulieu | ||||
| Beaulieu | ||||
| Bishop's Waltham Museum | ||||
| Bursledon Brickworks | ||||
| Bursledon Brickworks | ||||
| City Mill | ||||
| Eling Tide Mill Experience Visitor Centre | ||||
| Eling Tide Mill Experience Visitor Centre | ||||
| Fort Nelson | ||||
| Gurkha Museum | ||||
| King's Royal Hussars Museum | ||||
| Medieval Merchants House | ||||
| Medieval Merchants House | ||||
| Milestones Museum | ||||
| Museum of the Adjutant General's Corps | ||||
| Museum of the Iron Age | ||||
| Romsey Signal Box Project | ||||
| Royal Green Jackets Museum | ||||
| Royal Logistic Corps Museum | ||||
| Royal Military Police Museum | ||||
| Royal Victoria Hospital Museum | ||||
| Royal Victoria Hospital Museum | ||||
| SeaCity Museum | ||||
| SeaCity Museum | ||||
| Secret Army Exhibition | ||||
| Secret Army Exhibition | ||||
| Serle's House | ||||
| Shears Mill | ||||
| Shears Mill | ||||
| Solent Sky | ||||
| Solent Sky | ||||
| The Rifles Museum | ||||
| Tudor House Museum | ||||
| Tudor House Museum | ||||
| West End Museum | ||||
| West End Museum | ||||
| Westbury Manor Museum | ||||
| Westgate Museum | ||||
| Whitchurch Silk Mill | ||||
| Willis Museum | ||||
| Winchester City Museum |
Libraries in Winchester
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alresford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Andover Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Basingstoke Discovery Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Bishop's Waltham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bitterne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bridgemary Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bridgemary Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bridgemary Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burgess Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chandler's Ford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cobbett Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eastleigh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eastleigh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fair Oak Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fareham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hartley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hedge End Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hythe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lockswood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lordshill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Martial Rose Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mountbatten Library (ML) | 0.0 | |||||
| Netley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| North Baddesley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| North Baddesley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| North End Library | 0.0 | |||||
| North End Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Overton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Portchester Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Portchester Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Portswood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Romsey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shirley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shirley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Ham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southampton Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stanmore Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stanmore Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stubbington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thornhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thornhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Totton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West End Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West End Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitchurch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Winchester Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woolston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woolston Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Winchester
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Street Market | |||||
| Chesapeake Mill | |||||
| Fareham Market | |||||
| Fareham Market | |||||
| Kingsland Market | |||||
| Kingsland Market | |||||
| Market Place |
Hotels in Winchester
10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Winchester
35 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Winchester
42 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Winchester
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Winchester
8 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Winchester
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Winchester
5 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Winchester
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Winchester
8 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Winchester
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Winchester
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Winchester
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Winchester
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Winchester
8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Winchester
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Winchester
4 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Winchester
3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Winchester
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred's Brewery | ||||
| Berry Bros. & Rudd | ||||
| Bowman Ales | ||||
| Flack Manor Brewery | ||||
| Flower Pots Brewery | ||||
| Flower Pots Inn | ||||
| Itchen Valley Brewery | ||||
| Longdog Brewery | ||||
| Stratton Lane Brewery and Bar | ||||
| Upham Brewery | ||||
| Vibrant Forest Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Winchester
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Silverlake Stadium | ||
| Utilita Bowl |
Ski Resorts Near Winchester
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton Alpine Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| South Wilts Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Winchester
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Blackbushe Airport | BBS | Medium Airport |
| Bournemouth Airport | BOH | Medium Airport |
| Farnborough Airport | FAB | Medium Airport |
| Lasham Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| MoD Boscombe Down | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Benson | BEX | Medium Airport |
| RAF Brize Norton | BZZ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Fairford | FFD | Medium Airport |
| RAF Odiham | ODH | Medium Airport |
| Southampton Airport | SOU | Medium Airport |
| Baileys Fram Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Barton Ashes Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Batchley Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bembridge Airport | BBP | Small Airport |
| Bere Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Berry Grove Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Binstead Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bognor Regis Lec Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bossington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowden Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowerchalke Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bowerswaine Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brimpton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brockwood Bottom Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Calcot Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chalgrove Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chesham Vale Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chilbolton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chilsfold Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clench Common Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Colemore Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cotswold Airport | GBA | Small Airport |
| Denford Manor Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deptford Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Devizes Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Draycot Farm Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Drayton St Leonard Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Englefield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Farley Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Firs Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Freshwater Fruit Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ginge Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Goodwood Aerodrome | QUG | Small Airport |
| Greenhill Down Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Greenlease Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Winchester
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Olivers Battery Post Office | |
| Sparsholt Post Office | |
| Stoney Lane Post Office | |
| Upper High Street Post Office | |
| Winchester Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Winchester
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Complete Fertility Centre | ||
| Inclusion | ||
| Nayu Wellness Clinic | ||
| Peartree House Neurological Rehabilitation Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Winchester
40 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints | |
| Baptist Church | |
| Barter Memorial Chapel 1868 | |
| Christ Church | |
| City Church | |
| First Church of Jesus Christ Scientist | |
| Friends Meeting House | |
| Holy Trinity | |
| Holy Trinity Church | |
| Hospital of Saint Cross | |
| Hyde Street Chapel | |
| John Wesley Methodist Church, Weeke | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Level.10 Church | |
| Middle Brook Centre | |
| Nightingale Multi-Faith Chapel | |
| Saint Andrew's | |
| Saint Barnabas | |
| Saint Bartholomew's | |
| Saint John the Baptist |
Explore Near Winchester
UFO Sightings Near Winchester
1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Winchester.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Stanmore, winchester (uk/england) | 2010 | Low flying orange spherical UFO / filmed and revealed to be displaying distinct illumination |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
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What is the population of Winchester?
Winchester has a population of 46,074 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 163 people per square mile, spread across 282.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Winchester?
Winchester has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 40.6 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.
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