Wotton-under-Edge, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Wotton-under-Edge is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 5,579. Elevation: 269 ft (82 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

5,579 Population 24/sq mi density
269 ft Elevation 82 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
45.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Wotton-under-Edge

Wotton-under-Edge

Wotton-under-Edge is a market town and civil parish in the Stroud district of Gloucestershire, England. Near the southern fringe of the Cotswolds, the Cotswold Way long-distance footpath passes through the town.

People

Population5,579
Density24/mi²
Veterans4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain45.7 in/yr
Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Population5,579
Population Density24 / sq mi
Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Coordinates51.6324°, -2.3451°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation45.7 inches (1,160 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.6 inches (7 cm)

About Wotton-under-Edge

Wotton-under-Edge is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 5,579. The city sits at an elevation of 269 feet (82 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 45.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Wotton-under-Edge

Wotton-under-Edge has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.8°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 776 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.4°C / 40°F 2.1° / 6.8° 76.9
Feb 4.7°C / 40°F 1.9° / 7.5° 55.4
Mar 6.7°C / 44°F 3.2° / 10.2° 48.7
Apr 9°C / 48°F 4.7° / 13.2° 53.7
May 11.8°C / 53°F 7.5° / 16.2° 55.6
Jun 14.8°C / 59°F 10.4° / 19.2° 55.7
Jul 16.8°C / 62°F 12.3° / 21.4° 61.2
Aug 16.6°C / 62°F 12.3° / 21° 66.2
Sep 14.2°C / 58°F 10.2° / 18.3° 54.2
Oct 10.9°C / 52°F 7.8° / 14° 86.5
Nov 7.3°C / 45°F 4.7° / 9.9° 83.2
Dec 4.8°C / 41°F 2.5° / 7° 79.0
Wotton-under-Edge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 269 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Area237.1 sq mi (614.0 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates51.6324°N, 2.3451°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.7"
20% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.35"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 100 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 88 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 85 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 105 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 129 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 88 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 132 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 75 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 65 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 140 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 84 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 75 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 60 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 63 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 122 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 59 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 51 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 96 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 59 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 150 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 - 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
February 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
December 42°F (5°C) 3.4 in Wettest

Wotton-under-Edge has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Wotton-under-Edge

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Katharine Lady Berkeley's School - - - -
Blue Coat CofE Primary School - - - -
Kingswood Primary School - - - -
The British School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Wotton-under-Edge

51 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Mystery Train Radio americana, blues AAC 192 kbps
SOUL RADIO Only Classic Soul 50s, 60s AAC+ 192 kbps
Incapable Staircase ambient, disco MP3 128 kbps
SWU FM dnb, drum and bass MP3 128 kbps
Vibe Central Radio club, club dance MP3 320 kbps
Noods Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Heart Bristol pop music AAC 48 kbps
Malvern Radio International - Pumpkin FM classical baroque, classical music MP3 128 kbps
BFBS Blandford - AAC+ 64 kbps
Like Radio - POP (MP3) pop MP3 128 kbps
LASER558 - MP3 128 kbps
POP DAB pop MP3 128 kbps
HearMe - 1990s pop music 1990s pop music MP3
BBC Radio Bristol bbc, bristol UNKNOWN
Like Radio - CHRISTMAS (MP3) christmas music, pop MP3 128 kbps
BCfm 93.2 bristol, rock MP3 128 kbps
BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester - UNKNOWN
Like Radio - COUNTRY (AAC+) country AAC+ 48 kbps
Like Radio - DanceLand Anthems (AAC+) dance anthems, pop AAC+ 48 kbps
Like Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Like Radio - NEW (AAC+) pop AAC+ 48 kbps
Like Radio - ALT (MP3) alternative MP3 128 kbps
Like Radio - CHILL (MP3) chill, pop MP3 128 kbps
Hereford FC edgar street, hereford fc MP3 96 kbps
Like Radio - COUNTRY (MP3) country MP3 128 kbps
Like Radio - LOVE (MP3) love songs, pop MP3 128 kbps
Like Radio - ALT (AAC+) alternative AAC+ 48 kbps
Like Radio - HOLIDAY CLASSICS (MP3) classics, holiday MP3 128 kbps
Like Radio - ONE (AAC+) music AAC+ 48 kbps
Like Radio - NEW (MP3) pop MP3 128 kbps
Like Radio - DanceLand (AAC+) dance, pop AAC+ 48 kbps
Like Radio - DanceLand Anthems (MP3) dance anthems, pop MP3 128 kbps
Cotswold Hospital Radio - MP3 96 kbps
Somervalley fm community radio, local station MP3 192 kbps
Grey Clay Radio ambient, dark ambient MP3 128 kbps
WIDE Radio club, dance MP3
Frome FM 96.6 community radio, frome MP3 120 kbps
Crystal Love Radio - MP3 128 kbps
CruiseOne Radio electronic, indie MP3 256 kbps
Ujima Radio african music, blues MP3 128 kbps
Thornbury Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Dean Radio local radio, pop MP3 128 kbps
Like Radio - ONE (MP3) music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Groovy - MP3 128 kbps
Like Radio - DanceLand (MP3) dance, pop MP3 128 kbps
Like Radio - CHILL (AAC+) chill, pop AAC+ 48 kbps
Like Radio - ANTHEMS (MP3) anthems, pop MP3 128 kbps
Like Radio - HOLIDAY (MP3) holiday, pop MP3 128 kbps
Like Radio - ANTHEMS (AAC+) anthems, pop AAC+ 48 kbps
Like Radio - RETRO (AAC+) pop, retro AAC+ 48 kbps
Like Radio - CHRISTMAS (AAC+) christmas music, pop AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Wotton-under-Edge

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aerospace Bristol
Aerospace Bristol
Arcade Archive
Assembly Rooms and Fashion Museum
Athelstan Museum
Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution
Beckford's Tower
Box Rock Circus
Chippenham Museum & Heritage Centre
Dean Forest Railway Museum
Dean Heritage Museum
Discovery Centre, Museum of Gloucester
Dunkirk Mill Museum
Dursley Heritage Centre
Edward Jenner Museum
Fox Talbot Museum
Frenchay Village Museum
Frenchay Village Museum
Glenside Hospital Museum
Glenside Hospital Museum
Gloucester Waterways Museum
Herschel Museum of Astronomy
History of Video Games
History of Video Games
Holburne Museum
Jane Austen Centre
Kingswood Heritage Museum
Kingswood Heritage Museum
Littledean Jail
Mary Shelly's House of Frankenstein
Museum of Bath Architecture
Museum of Bath at Work
Museum of East Asian Art
Museum of Gloucester
No.1 Royal Crescent Museum
Palestine Museum & Cultural Centre
Palestine Museum & Cultural Centre
RMC: The Cave
Scott House Museum
Soldiers of Gloucestershire
Tetbury Police Museum & Courtroom
The Folk of Gloucester
The George Müller Museum
The George Müller Museum
The Museum in the Park
Thornbury and District Museum
Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre
Wotton-under-Edge Heritage Centre
Yate Heritage Centre

Libraries in Wotton-under-Edge

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bath Central Library0.0
Bedminster Library0.0
Berkeley Books0.0
Bishopston Library0.0
Box Library0.0
Bradley Stoke Library0.0
Bream Community Library0.0
Brockworth Library0.0
Cadbury Heath Libary0.0
Chipping Sodbury Library0.0
Cinderford Library0.0
Corsham Library0.0
D0.0
Downend Library0.0
Emersons Green Library0.0
Filton Library0.0
Fishponds Library0.0
Frenchay Campus Library0.0
Frenchay Campus Library0.0
Gloucester Library0.0
Gloucester Library0.0
Hanham Library0.0
Hillfields Library0.0
Horfield Library0.0
Hucclecote Library0.0
Junction 3 Library & Learning Centre0.0
Keynsham Library0.0
Keynsham Library0.0
Knowle Library0.0
Knowle Library0.0
Lending Library0.0
Longlevens Library0.0
Lydney Library0.0
Malmesbury Library0.0
Matson Library0.0
Minchinhampton Community Library0.0
Nailsworth Library0.0
Newnham Community Library0.0
Painswick Community Library0.0
Patchway Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Quedgeley Library0.0
Saltford Community Library0.0
St George Library0.0
St Pauls Library0.0
St Pauls Library0.0
Staple Hill Library0.0
Stockwood Library0.0
Stonehouse Library0.0
Stroud Library0.0
Tetbury Library0.0
The Library0.0
The Library0.0
Thornbury Library0.0
Tuffley Library0.0
Up Hatherley Library & Children's Centre0.0
Weston Public Library0.0
Whitchurch Library0.0
Wick Road Library0.0
Winterbourne Library0.0
Yate Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Wotton-under-Edge

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bristol Fruit Market
Cornhill (Farmer's Market)
Eastgate Market Hall
Hempstead Meadows
Saint Nicholas Market
Temple Quay Market
The Covered Market
Whitchurch Car Boot Sale

Hotels in Wotton-under-Edge

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Swan Hotel
The Haven

Restaurants in Wotton-under-Edge

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Good Food Kitchen & Bar
The India Palace

Cafes in Wotton-under-Edge

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bunter's Cafe
Newark Park Tea Pavilion
The Ark Coffee Shop
The Cake Collective
The Edge
The Wotton Coffee Shop

Cinemas in Wotton-under-Edge

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Electric Picture House

Dentists in Wotton-under-Edge

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chipping Manor Dental Practice
Wotton Dental Clinic

Veterinaries in Wotton-under-Edge

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rowe Veterinary Group

Gas Stations in Wotton-under-Edge

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Banks in Wotton-under-Edge

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coventry Building Society

Golf Courses in Wotton-under-Edge

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Canons Court Golf
Cotswold Edge Golf Club

Breweries in Wotton-under-Edge

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Abbey Ales Brewery
Arbor
Basement Beer
Bath Ales
Bath Ales
Bespoke Brewery and Littledean Tap House
Dawkins
Electric Bear Brewing Co
Fierce & Noble
Gloucester Brewery and Taproom
Good Chemistry Brewery
Hop Union Brewery
Left Handed Giant Brewery & Taproom
Left Handed Giant Brewpub
Little Giant Brewery
Little Martha Brewing
Lost & Grounded Brewers
Moor Beer Company
New Bristol Brewery
Newtown Park
Stroud Brewery
The Fresh Standard
Wiper & True Barrel Store
Wiper and True Taproom, Old Market

Stadiums & Teams in Wotton-under-Edge

TeamLeagueDivision
Bristol County Ground
Memorial Stadium
Tumps BMX Track

Ski Resorts Near Wotton-under-Edge

2 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Wotton-under-Edge

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bristol AirportBRSLarge Airport
Gloucestershire AirportGLOMedium Airport
MoD Boscombe Down-Medium Airport
RAF FairfordFFDMedium Airport
RNAS YeoviltonYEOMedium Airport
Abergavenny Airstrip-Small Airport
Allensmore Airfield-Small Airport
Arden Heath Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Aston Down Airfield-Small Airport
Avon Lane Airfield-Small Airport
Badminton Airfield-Small Airport
Batch End Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club-Small Airport
Berrow Airstrip-Small Airport
Bidford Airfield-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
Brine Pits Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding Club-Small Airport
Broadmeadow Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Byecross 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
Colliers Elm Farm 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
Croft Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Crumpton Oaks Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Curry Rivel Airstrip-Small Airport
Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip-Small Airport
Deptford Airstrip-Small Airport
Devizes Airstrip-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

Post Offices in Wotton-under-Edge

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Wotton-under-Edge Post Office

Treatment Centers in Wotton-under-Edge

12 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Bristol Breast Care Centre
Bristol Eye Hospital Assessment Clinic
Bristol Physiotherapy Sports Injury Clinic#
BSDAS
Bupa Health Centre
Core Strength Studios
Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre
NGS Macmillan Wellbeing Centre
Nuffield Health
The Harbourside Therapy Rooms
The Homeless Health Service
The Medical

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wotton-under-Edge

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Catholic Church of the Holy Cross
Chapel of Ease
Kingswood Congregational Church
Oliver Memorial Chapel, Synwell
St Kenelm
St Mary the Virgin
St Mary the Virgin
St Mary's Church
St Nicholas of Myra
Wotton Baptist Church
Wotton United 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 Wotton-under-Edge

What is the population of Wotton-under-Edge?

Wotton-under-Edge has a population of 5,579 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 237.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Wotton-under-Edge?

Wotton-under-Edge 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 45.7 inches, with 2.6 inches of snow.

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