Ballater, United Kingdom
Scotland · United Kingdom
Ballater is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 1,460. Elevation: 659 ft (201 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°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 | 1,460 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Coordinates | 57.0501°, -3.0380° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Scotland |
| Average Temperature | 43°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.6 inches (1,005 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 11.5 inches (29 cm) |
About Ballater
Ballater is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 1,460. The city sits at an elevation of 659 feet (201 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Area | 885.8 sq mi (2,294.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 57.0501°N, 3.0380°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.9 in |
Ballater has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 34°F in February to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (2.4").
Schools in Ballater
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballater School | - | - | - | - |
| Crathie School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ballater
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Ballater
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balmoral Exhibition | ||||
| Glenesk Folk Museum |
Libraries in Ballater
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballater Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Ballater
13 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ballater
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ballater
7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Ballater
6 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Ballater
8 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ballater
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Ballater
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ballater
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ballater
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Ballater
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Ballater
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenshee Ski Center | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Ballater
20 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dundee Airport | DND | Medium Airport |
| Leuchars Station Airfield | ADX | Medium Airport |
| RAF Lossiemouth | LMO | Medium Airport |
| Aboyne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Baldardo Field | - | Small Airport |
| Boyndie Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Easterton Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Forfar Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hilton of Carslogie Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Insch Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kirriemuir Farm Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Laurencekirk | - | Small Airport |
| Montrose Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Old Meldrum | - | Small Airport |
| Perth/Scone Airport | PSL | Small Airport |
| Pittodrie-House | - | Small Airport |
| Shempston Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Skydive Strathallan | - | Small Airport |
| Tullochgribban-High Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Viewfield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ballater
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ballater Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ballater
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Glengairn Parish Church | |
| Glenmuick Church | |
| St Kentigern's Church | |
| St Nathalan's Roman Catholic Church |
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Waterfalls Near Ballater
8 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Ballater.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Falls of Allt Connie | |
| Falls of Damff | |
| Falls of the Garbh Allt | |
| Falls of the Glasallt | |
| Falls of Unich | |
| Linn of Tanar | |
| The Punch Bowl | |
| The Stulan |
UFO Sightings Near Ballater
2 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Ballater.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ballater, aberdeenshire (uk/scotland) | 2000 | Triangular Craft hovering above the trees at the roadside 5 miles from Queens summer residence, Balmoral Castle, Royal Deeside Scotland |
| Royal deeside (uk/scotland) | 1999 | Followed a car 5 miles, then hovered over a building and then disappeared. Sighted the following night. Last night there were several i |
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What is the population of Ballater?
Ballater has a population of 1,460 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 885.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ballater?
Ballater has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 39.6 inches, with 11.5 inches of snow.
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