Alloa, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Alloa is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 14,440. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

14,440 Population 10,618/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
59.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population14,440
Density10,618/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain59.2 in/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Population14,440
Population Density10,618 / sq mi
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates56.1159°, -3.7900°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation59.2 inches (1,504 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.5 inches (37 cm)

About Alloa

Alloa is a small city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 14,440. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Alloa

Alloa has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 726 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 75.1
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 46.1
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 65.3
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 44.2
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 48.7
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 55.9
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 63.8
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 54.8
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 74.2
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 73.5
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 53.9
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 70.1
Alloa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 56°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density10,618/sq mi
Coordinates56.1159°N, 3.7900°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.2"
56% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 14.5"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.96"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Nov 1, 2017.

Aug 4, 2017 31 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.8 144 km
May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 140 km
Jan 23, 2011 28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.5 146 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 39 km
May 18, 2013 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M2.9 139 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 113 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 41 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 140 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 97 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 22 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 125 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 105 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 40 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 68 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 5.0 in Coldest, Wettest
February 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in
March 42°F (6°C) 3.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in Driest
May 51°F (11°C) 2.4 in
June 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
July 56°F (14°C) 2.6 in
August 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
October 49°F (9°C) 4.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 4.5 in
December 40°F (4°C) 4.6 in

Alloa has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 38°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and April the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Alloa

6 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Alloa Academy - - - -
Park Primary School - - - -
New Struan School - - - -
Redwell Primary School - - - -
Caledonia South - - - -
Sunnyside Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Alloa

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Clyde Built Radio arts, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Linn Jazz jazz MP3 320 kbps
Capital FM Glasgow - AAC 48 kbps
Orryy Live 24/7, bouncy MP3
Celtic Music Radio - MP3
CareSound Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Buena Vida community radio, multi genre MP3 192 kbps
Regal Radio blues, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Go Radio Glasgow - MP3 128 kbps
Jambo! Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Heart FM Glasgow - AAC 48 kbps
Sunny G Community Radio community MP3 320 kbps
Radio Buena Vida community radio, music MP3 192 kbps
100.8 Home Radio - MP3
Stirling Community Radio - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Alloa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alloa Tower
Almond Valley Heritage Centre
Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Regimental HQ & Museum
Bannockburn Heritage Centre
Bennie Museum
Blackridge Museum
Bo'ness Motor Museum
Callendar House
Colzium Museum
Culross Palace
Cultybraggan Camp
Cultybraggan Camp Museum
Cumbernauld Museum
Dollar Museum
Dunblane Museum
Falkirk Museums Workshop and Store
John Cowanes Hospital
Kinneil Museum
Leighton Library
Linlithgow Museum
Menstrie Castle
Museum of Scottish Railways
Polmaise Colliery Museum
Smith Art Gallery & Museum
Stirling Old Town Jail
The Bastion & Thieves Pot
The Dunmore Pineapple
The Library of Innerpeffray
Whitburn Community Museum

Libraries in Alloa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Abronhill Library0.0
Airdrie Library0.0
Airdrie Public Library & Observatory0.0
Auchterarder Library0.0
Bannockburn Library0.0
Bathgate Library0.0
Blackridge Library0.0
Bo'ness Library0.0
Bonnybridge Library0.0
Bridge of Allan Library0.0
Carmondean Library0.0
Condorrat Library0.0
Cowie Library0.0
Cumbernauld Library0.0
Denny Library0.0
Dollar Civic Centre0.0
Dunblane Library0.0
Falkirk Library0.0
Grangemouth Library0.0
Kincardine Library0.0
Larbert Library0.0
Leighton Library0.0
Library0.0
Linlithgow Library0.0
Meadowbank Library0.0
Oakley Community Library0.0
Plean Library0.0
Slamannan Library0.0
Speirs Centre0.0
Stirling Library0.0
Valleyfield Library0.0
West Lothian Local History Library0.0
Whitburn Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Alloa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market Square

Hotels in Alloa

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alba Claremont

Restaurants in Alloa

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alba Claremont
Azad Tandoori Restaurant
Bar Aldo's
Jaadoo Indian Restaurant

Cafes in Alloa

14 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aroma Italia
Asda Café
Bees On The Primrose
Costa
D'Nisi
Enjoy
Makers Cafe
MOCS
Orlandi's
Perch Cafe
Snax Diner
Take A Break
The Ladybird Tea Room
Zhangy's Cafe

Dentists in Alloa

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MacDonald And Morsen
Stephen Short & Associates

Veterinaries in Alloa

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Inglis Vets

Train Stations in Alloa

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alloa

Bus Stations in Alloa

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alloa Shillinghill

Gas Stations in Alloa

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asda
Morrisons
Tesco

Banks in Alloa

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Scotland
TSB

Breweries in Alloa

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Allanwater Brewery
Harviestoun Brewery Ltd
Williams Bros. Brewing Co.

Stadiums & Teams in Alloa

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Alloa

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Newmilns Snow & Sports Complex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snow Factor 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Alloa

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Edinburgh AirportEDILarge Airport
Glasgow AirportGLALarge Airport
Balado Airfield-Small Airport
Benston Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Blair Atholl Airfield-Small Airport
Blair Drummond Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Broomhill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Buchlyvie Airstrip-Small Airport
Castleton Farm-Small Airport
Cumbernauld Airport-Small Airport
Dollar airstrip-Small Airport
East Lochlane Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Fife Airport-Small Airport
Hilton of Carslogie Airstrip-Small Airport
Kier Garden Airstrip-Small Airport
Latch Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Mosside Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Nethershields Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Perth/Scone AirportPSLSmall Airport
Polmont-Small Airport
Portmoak Glider Field-Small Airport
RAF Kirknewton-Small Airport
Sheardale airstrip-Small Airport
Skydive Strathallan-Small Airport
Stonehill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Strathaven Airfield-Small Airport
Thankerton private airstrip-Small Airport
Thornhill Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Alloa

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Alloa Baptist Church
Alloa Ludgate Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Moncreiff United Free Church
Sauchie and Fishcross United Free Church
St John's Episcopal Church
St Mungo's RC Church
St. Mungo's Parish Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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UFO Sightings
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UFO Sightings Near Alloa

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Alloa.

Name Year Description
Alloa (uk/scotland) 1998 The UFO in the sky we saw it on a birthday of my friends&#33&#33&#33&#33&#33

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 Alloa

What is the population of Alloa?

Alloa has a population of 14,440 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 10,618 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Alloa?

Alloa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 59.2 inches, with 14.5 inches of snow.

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