Blackford, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Blackford is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 840. Elevation: 417 ft (127 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

840 Population
417 ft Elevation 127 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
50.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population840

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain50.6 in/yr
Elevation417 ft (127 m)
Population840
Elevation417 ft (127 m)
Coordinates56.2596°, -3.7831°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation50.6 inches (1,286 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Blackford

Blackford is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 840. The city sits at an elevation of 417 feet (127 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Blackford has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 417 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 56°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below United Kingdom avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation417 ft (127 m)
Coordinates56.2596°N, 3.7831°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.6"
33% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.22"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.68"

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 M3.8 136 km
May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 142 km
Jan 23, 2011 28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.5 138 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 40 km
May 18, 2013 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M2.9 132 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 129 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 42 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 142 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 93 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 24 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 109 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 110 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 41 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 55 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 6.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 36°F (2°C) 4.1 in
March 39°F (4°C) 4.5 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in Driest
May 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
June 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in
July 56°F (14°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
September 52°F (11°C) 4.6 in
October 46°F (8°C) 5.4 in
November 40°F (5°C) 5.2 in
December 37°F (3°C) 5.5 in

Blackford has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 36°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.2") and April the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Blackford

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Blackford Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Blackford

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Clyde Built Radio arts, community radio MP3 128 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 Blackford

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alloa Tower
Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Regimental HQ & Museum
Bannockburn Heritage Centre
Bo'ness Motor Museum
Culross Palace
Cultybraggan Camp
Cultybraggan Camp Museum
Dollar Museum
Dunblane Museum
Falkirk Museums Workshop and Store
John Cowanes Hospital
Leighton Library
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

Libraries in Blackford

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Auchterarder Library0.0
Bannockburn Library0.0
Bo'ness Library0.0
Bridge of Allan Library0.0
Cowie Library0.0
Denny Library0.0
Dollar Civic Centre0.0
Dunblane Library0.0
Glenalmond College Library0.0
Grangemouth Library0.0
Kincardine Library0.0
Larbert Library0.0
Leighton Library0.0
Library0.0
Oakley Community Library0.0
Plean Library0.0
Speirs Centre0.0
Stirling Library0.0
Valleyfield Library0.0

Gas Stations in Blackford

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Loaninghead Filling Station

Golf Courses in Blackford

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gleneagles Golf Resort
gWest golf course

Breweries in Blackford

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

Stadiums & Teams in Blackford

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Blackford

3 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 - - -
Glenshee Ski Center 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Blackford

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Edinburgh AirportEDILarge Airport
Glasgow AirportGLALarge Airport
Balado Airfield-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
Strathaven Airfield-Small Airport
Thankerton private airstrip-Small Airport
Thornhill Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Blackford

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Blackford Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Blackford

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Blackford Parish 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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What is the population of Blackford?

Blackford has a population of 840 residents and is located in United Kingdom..

What is the weather like in Blackford?

Blackford has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 50.6 inches.

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