Bishopton, United Kingdom
Scotland · United Kingdom
Bishopton is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 5,330. Elevation: 102 ft (31 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
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About Bishopton
Bishopton (/bɪʃəptən/) is a village in Renfrewshire, Scotland. It is located around 2 miles (3 km) west of Erskine. Royal Ordnance Factory Bishopton was located on the edge of the village and is now being redeveloped as private housing into a community named Dargavel.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,330 |
| Population Density | 40 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Coordinates | 55.9097°, -4.5056° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Scotland |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 66.5 inches (1,688 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 10.6 inches (27 cm) |
About Bishopton
Bishopton is a small city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 5,330. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 133.0 sq mi (344.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.9097°N, 4.5056°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 720 | HEBRIDES (SCOTLAND) | Questionable Earthquake | - | - | 127 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 6.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 5.8 in |
Bishopton has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 39°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and April the driest (2.8").
Schools in Bishopton
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishopton Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Good Shepherd Centre (Cora Campus) | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Bishopton
18 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linn Classical | classical | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Clyde Built Radio | arts, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Linn Jazz | jazz | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Celtic Music Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Orryy Live | 24/7, bouncy | MP3 | |
| Capital FM Glasgow | - | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Buena Vida | community radio, multi genre | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Regal Radio | blues, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Impact-Digital-Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Go Radio Glasgow | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Quality Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Johnstone Sound | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Jambo! Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| HBSA Hospital Radio | - | MP3 128 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 |
Museums in Bishopton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balloch Steam Slipway | ||||
| Clydebank Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| Fairfield Heritage Centre | ||||
| Geilston Garden | ||||
| Glasgow Museums Resource Centre | ||||
| Glasgow Science Centre | ||||
| Glenlee Visitor Centre | ||||
| Greenbank Garden | ||||
| Hill House | ||||
| Holmwood House | ||||
| House for an Art Lover | ||||
| Hunterian Museum | ||||
| Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum | ||||
| Lochgoin Museum | ||||
| National Piping Centre | ||||
| Paisley Museum and Art Galleries | ||||
| Renfrew Museum | ||||
| Riverside Museum | ||||
| Royal Highland Fusiliers | ||||
| Scotland Street School Museum | ||||
| Scottish Submarine Centre | ||||
| Sma' Shot Cottages | ||||
| The Burrell Collection | ||||
| The Govan Stones | ||||
| The Mackintosh House | ||||
| The Museum of Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Glasgow | ||||
| The Tenement House | ||||
| University of Glasgow Hunterian at Kelvin Hall | ||||
| Victoria Park Fossil Grove | ||||
| Weaver's Cottage |
Libraries in Bishopton
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anniesland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Balfron Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Balloch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Barrhead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bearsden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beith Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bishopton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bridge of Weir community library | 0.0 | |||||
| Busby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cardonald Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cardross Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clarkston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Couper Institute Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dalmuir Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dalry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Drymen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dumbarton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Duntocher Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eaglesham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Elder Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Erskine Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ferguslie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Foxbar Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Giffnock Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glasgow Centre For The Deaf | 0.0 | |||||
| Glasgow Zine Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glenburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Govanhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hillhead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ibrox Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Johnstone Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kilbirnie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Knightswood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Langside Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lochwinnoch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Maryhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mearns Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Milngavie Library & Community Education Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Mitchell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Music Broth - Scotland's Loudest Library | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall | 0.0 | |||||
| Neilston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| New Tweedie Hall and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Paisley Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Partick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pollokshaws Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Renfrew Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Robertson Tryst Library & Learning Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Thornliebank Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| University of Glasgow Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Westerton Hall and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodside Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bishopton
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Farmers Market | |||||
| Savoy Centre | |||||
| Savoy Centre |
Hotels in Bishopton
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bishopton
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Bishopton
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Bishopton
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Bishopton
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Bishopton
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Bishopton
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Bishopton
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 Bishopton
19 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Airport | GLA | Large Airport |
| Glasgow Prestwick Airport | PIK | Large Airport |
| Benston Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blair Drummond Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Buchlyvie Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bute Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Carlung Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Cumbernauld Airport | - | Small Airport |
| East Lochlane Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kier Garden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kilkerran UL | - | Small Airport |
| Mayfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mosside Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nethershields Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| New Grimmet Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| South Barnbeth Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Stonehill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Strathaven Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Thornhill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bishopton
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bishopton Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bishopton
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bishopton Parish Church | |
| Our Lady of Lourdes |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Bishopton?
Bishopton has a population of 5,330 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 133.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bishopton?
Bishopton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 66.5 inches, with 10.6 inches of snow.
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