Wolsingham, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Wolsingham is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,631. Elevation: 466 ft (142 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

2,631 Population 3/sq mi density
466 ft Elevation 142 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
39.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Wolsingham

Wolsingham

Wolsingham is a market town in Weardale, County Durham, England. It is situated by the River Wear, between Crook and Stanhope.

People

Population2,631
Density3/mi²
Veterans5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain39.0 in/yr
Elevation466 ft (142 m)
Population2,631
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation466 ft (142 m)
Coordinates54.7309°, -1.8832°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation39.0 inches (990 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Wolsingham

Wolsingham is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,631. The city sits at an elevation of 466 feet (142 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 39.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Wolsingham 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 39.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 466 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average45.8°F
15% below United Kingdom avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation466 ft (142 m)
Area937.5 sq mi (2,428.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates54.7309°N, 1.8832°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.98"
Driest Month (May) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 141 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 140 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 97 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 140 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 64 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 141 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 130 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 141 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 136 km
Oct 29, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M3.1 141 km
Jul 5, 2004 5 km WNW of Lund, United Kingdom M3.0 121 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 84 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 120 km
Oct 22, 2002 1 km WNW of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.9 143 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.8 140 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 39 km
Oct 25, 2002 2 km NNE of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.6 141 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 60 km
Oct 25, 2002 2 km E of Manchester, United Kingdom M2.5 141 km
Oct 25, 2002 1 km ENE of Manchester, United Kingdom M2.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 4.0 in Coldest, Wettest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in
March 40°F (4°C) 3.4 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
May 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in Driest
June 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
September 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.8 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.9 in

Wolsingham has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 37°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.0") and May the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Wolsingham

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Wolsingham Primary School - - - -
Wolsingham School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Wolsingham

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Dance Revolution - MP3 192 kbps
First radio bounce northeast club dance AAC
Amazing Radio UK electronica, hip hop MP3 128 kbps
NUFC Talk Radio football, soccer MP3 96 kbps
Prince Bishops Hospital Radio - AAC 48 kbps
frisk radio groove northeast groove AAC
Amazing Radio electronica, hip hop MP3 128 kbps
Amazing Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Smooth Tyne & Wear easy listening, newcastle MP3 128 kbps
Frisk radio bounce northeast bounce AAC
Frisk Radio - AAC
Pride Radio (US) iheartradio, pride AAC 24 kbps
Radio Northumberland - MP3 128 kbps
Lionheart Radio community, community radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Wolsingham

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Beamish Museum
Cherryburn - Thomas Bewick Museum
Corstopitum Visitor's Centre
Faith Museum
George Stephenson's Birthplace
Hexham Abbey Museum
Hexham Old Gaol
Path Head Watermill
Railway Museum
The Bishops
The Bowes Museum

Libraries in Wolsingham

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Annfield Plain Library0.0
Barnard Castle Library0.0
Bishop Auckland Library0.0
Blaydon Library0.0
Blaydon Library0.0
Chopwell Library0.0
Consett Library0.0
Corbridge Library0.0
Crawcrook Library0.0
Crook Library0.0
Fitzhugh Library0.0
Hexham Library0.0
Lanchester Library0.0
Langley Park Library0.0
Lobley Hill Library0.0
Lobley Hill Library0.0
Rowlands Gill Library0.0
Ryton Library0.0
Ryton Library0.0
Shildon Library0.0
South Moor Library0.0
Spetchells Centre0.0
Ushaw Library0.0
Willington Library0.0
Wolsingham Library0.0
Woodhouse Close Library0.0
Wylam Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Wolsingham

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hexham Market
Middleton-In-Teesdale Auction Mart

Restaurants in Wolsingham

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Buon Appetito

Cafes in Wolsingham

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Number 10 Coffee Shop

Train Stations in Wolsingham

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wolsingham

Gas Stations in Wolsingham

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Breweries in Wolsingham

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Firebrick Brewers
George Samuel Brewery
Mithril

Stadiums & Teams in Wolsingham

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Airports Near Wolsingham

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle International AirportNCLLarge Airport
RAF Leeming-Medium Airport
RAF Spadeadam-Medium Airport
RAF Topcliffe-Medium Airport
Teesside International AirportMMEMedium Airport
Athey's Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Bagby Thirsk Airfield-Small Airport
Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield-Small Airport
Bywell Airfield-Small Airport
Causey Park Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Charlton Mires Airstrip-Small Airport
Croft Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Currock Hill Glider Field-Small Airport
Dishforth Village Airfield-Small Airport
Druridge Bay Airstrip-Small Airport
Eshott Airfield-Small Airport
Ewesley Airstrip-Small Airport
Felixkirk Airstrip-Small Airport
Fishburn Airfield-Small Airport
Greenhills Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
High Flats Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hutton Grange Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lartington Moor Airstrip-Small Airport
Loadman Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Peterlee Airfield-Small Airport
Ravensworth Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Selby House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Skelling Farm Glider Field-Small Airport
Staindrop Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Wathstones Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Yorkshire Gliding Club-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Wolsingham

6 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Blaydon Primary Care Centre
Community Diagnostic Clinic
Peak Health Therapies
Whickham Chiropody & Podiatry
Whickham Chiropractic clinic
Winlaton Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wolsingham

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Mary and St Stephen, Wolsingham
St Thomas
Wolsingham Baptist Church
Wolsingham 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Wolsingham

What is the population of Wolsingham?

Wolsingham has a population of 2,631 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 937.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Wolsingham?

Wolsingham 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 39.0 inches.

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