Ballachulish, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Ballachulish is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 640. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

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

640 Population
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
92.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population640

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain92.5 in/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population640
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates56.6758°, -5.1385°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation92.5 inches (2,350 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ballachulish

Ballachulish is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 640. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 92.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Ballachulish has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 92.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average44.8°F
17% below United Kingdom avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates56.6758°N, 5.1385°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.5"
143% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 11.34"
Driest Month (May) 4.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 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 40 km
May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 88 km
Jan 23, 2011 28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.5 43 km
Aug 17, 1994 40 km SE of Portree, United Kingdom M3.2 64 km
Jan 26, 1990 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M3.0 96 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 72 km
May 18, 2013 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M2.9 37 km
Jun 8, 2006 35 km ENE of Portree, United Kingdom M2.9 100 km
Jul 26, 1992 45 km E of Portree, United Kingdom M2.8 90 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 70 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 100 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 84 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 31 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 88 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 90 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 72 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 49 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
720 HEBRIDES (SCOTLAND) Questionable Earthquake - - 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 11.3 in Coldest, Wettest
February 37°F (3°C) 7.4 in
March 39°F (4°C) 9.0 in
April 42°F (6°C) 4.7 in
May 48°F (9°C) 4.2 in Driest
June 52°F (11°C) 4.5 in
July 55°F (13°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 6.2 in
September 51°F (10°C) 8.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 9.8 in
November 40°F (5°C) 10.5 in
December 37°F (3°C) 11.0 in

Ballachulish has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 37°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 92.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.3") and May the driest (4.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Ballachulish

Institution Type Founded Website
UHI West Highland - Strontian College - ,

Schools in Ballachulish

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Bride's Primary School - - - -
Ballachulish Primary School - - - -
Ardgour Primary School - - - -
Duror Primary School - - - -
Glencoe Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ballachulish

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Six International easy listening, indie MP3 128 kbps
Radio Wester Ross folklore, pop MP3

Museums in Ballachulish

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bonawe Iron Furnace
Lochaber Archive
Treasures of the Earth
West Highland Museum

Libraries in Ballachulish

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Caol Library0.0
Fort William Library0.0

Hotels in Ballachulish

14 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ballachulish Hotel & Restaurant
Clachaig Inn
Creag Mhor Lodge
Glencoe House
HF Holidays Alltshellach
Holly Tree Hotel
Isles of Glencoe Hotel & Leisure Centre
Loch Leven Hotel
Onich Hotel
Stewart Hotel
Strath Lodge Glencoe
The Corran Serviced Accomodation
The Glencoe Inn
The Inn at Ardgour

Restaurants in Ballachulish

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Glencoe Gathering
Lochleven Shellfish and Seafood Centre
Moss
Roam West
The Laroch

Cafes in Ballachulish

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ballachulish Visitor Centre
Café
Crafts & Things
Nomad Cafe
Quarriers Kitchen
Quarry Cafe

Dentists in Ballachulish

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Glencoe Dental Centre

Gas Stations in Ballachulish

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gulf
Onich Service Station

Golf Courses in Ballachulish

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dragon's Tooth Golf Club

Breweries in Ballachulish

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Ardgour Ales
Glen Spean Brewing Co.

Stadiums & Teams in Ballachulish

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Ballachulish

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Glencoe Mountain Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Ballachulish

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Broadford AirstripSKLSmall Airport
Conaglen House Airstrip-Small Airport
Fort Augustus Airstrip-Small Airport
Glen Quoich Estate-Small Airport
Glensanda Airstrip-Small Airport
Oban AirportOBNSmall Airport
Plockton Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Ballachulish

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ballachulish Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ballachulish

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ardgour Parish Church
St Bride's
St John's Church
St Mary's Church
St Mun's

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Ballachulish

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Ballachulish.

Name Description
Tubhailt Mhic 'ic Eòghainn

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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What is the population of Ballachulish?

Ballachulish has a population of 640 residents and is located in United Kingdom..

What is the weather like in Ballachulish?

Ballachulish has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 92.5 inches.

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