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Borris in Ossory, Ireland

Leinster · Ireland

Borris in Ossory is a small town in Leinster, Ireland with a population of 508. Elevation: 361 ft (110 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

508 Population 1/sq mi density
361 ft Elevation 110 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
43.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Dublin Timezone

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About Borris in Ossory

Borris in Ossory

Borris-in-Ossory is a village in west County Laois, Ireland, close to the Tipperary border and the M7 motorway.

People

Population508
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain43.9 in/yr
Sunny Days256/yr
Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Population508
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Coordinates52.9364°, -7.6364°
TimezoneEurope/Dublin
Country🇮🇪 Ireland
State / ProvinceLeinster
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation43.9 inches (1,115 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Borris in Ossory

Borris in Ossory is a small town in Ireland (Leinster) with a population of 508. The city sits at an elevation of 361 feet (110 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Dublin.

Climate in Borris in Ossory

Borris in Ossory has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (15.4°C), the coldest is Jan (5.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 853 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.5°C / 42°F 2.5° / 8.5° 82.3
Feb 5.6°C / 42°F 2.3° / 9° 62.7
Mar 7.1°C / 45°F 3.4° / 10.8° 60.4
Apr 8.6°C / 47°F 4.5° / 12.8° 68.9
May 11.2°C / 52°F 6.7° / 15.6° 56.1
Jun 13.8°C / 57°F 9.4° / 18.1° 70.4
Jul 15.4°C / 60°F 11.5° / 19.4° 59.2
Aug 15.4°C / 60°F 11.3° / 19.5° 70.0
Sep 13.3°C / 56°F 9.2° / 17.4° 64.6
Oct 10°C / 50°F 6.5° / 13.6° 95.6
Nov 7.5°C / 46°F 4.4° / 10.6° 82.2
Dec 5.6°C / 42°F 2.7° / 8.5° 80.2
Borris in Ossory experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 361 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below Ireland avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Area439.7 sq mi (1,138.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates52.9364°N, 7.6364°W
TimezoneEurope/Dublin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.9"
16% above Ireland avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.57"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.68"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.7 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in Driest
May 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
June 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.6 in Wettest
November 44°F (7°C) 4.4 in
December 42°F (5°C) 4.6 in

Borris in Ossory has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.6") and April the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Borris in Ossory

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Pike of Rushall National School
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Radio Stations near Borris in Ossory

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Newstalk Ireland news AAC+ 25 kbps
SOLID GOLD RADIO IRELAND MP3 320 kbps
Loughrea Community Radio AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Borris in Ossory

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Clonaslee Heritage Centre
Donaghmore Famine Workhouse Museum
Ionad Lachtain

Libraries in Borris in Ossory

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Durrow Library0.0
Mountrath Library0.0
Rathdowney Library0.0
Roscrea Library0.0
Urlingford Library0.0

Hotels in Borris in Ossory

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Leix County Hotel

Castles in Borris in Ossory

4 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ballaghmore Castle
Ballaghmore Castle
Cloncourse Castle (ruins)
Derrin Castle (in ruins)

Train Stations in Borris in Ossory

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ballybrophy

Gas Stations in Borris in Ossory

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Emo
Kirwan's Inver

Breweries in Borris in Ossory

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Slieve Bloom Brewing Company
Whitefield Brewery

Airports Near Borris in Ossory

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Waterford AirportWATMedium Airport
Abbeyleix AirfieldSmall Airport
Abbeyshrule AerodromeSmall Airport
Ballyboe AirstripSmall Airport
Benfield AerodromeSmall Airport
Birr AerodromeSmall Airport
Borris-in-Ossory AirstripSmall Airport
Camus AirstripSmall Airport
Clonbullogue AerodromeSmall Airport
Craddenstown AirfieldSmall Airport
Dorans AirstripSmall Airport
Erinagh AirfieldSmall Airport
Eyne AirfieldSmall Airport
Fethard AirstripSmall Airport
Gay Tracy AirstripSmall Airport
Gowran AirstripSmall Airport
Kilkenny AirportKKYSmall Airport
Lickfinn AirstripSmall Airport
Limetree AirfieldSmall Airport
Maganey AirstripSmall Airport
Mullingar-Milltownpass AirfieldSmall Airport
O'Loughlin AirstripSmall Airport
Pallas West AirstripSmall Airport
Spollens AirstripSmall Airport
Stradbally AirstripSmall Airport
Taggarts AirstripSmall Airport
The Forge AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Borris in Ossory

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Aghaboe (C of I)
Castlefleming (C of I)
Knockaroo Church
Pike of Rushall Church
Saint Canice's
Saint Patrick's Church
Saint Peter's Church
St. Lua's Church
The Church of the Assumption

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Elevation
105 m (345 ft)

🇮🇪 About Ireland

Capital Dublin
Population 4,853,506
Area 70,280 km²
GDP (USD) $567,372,737,459
GDP per capita $106,819
HDI 0.950
Life expectancy 82.9 years
Internet users 96.5%
Urban population 64.1%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages English, Irish
Calling code +353
TLD .ie
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Ireland

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Lá Caille
Feb 2 Saint Brigid's Day Lá Fhéile Bríde
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Lá Fhéile Pádraig
Apr 3 Good Friday Aoine an Chéasta
Apr 6 Easter Monday Luan Cásca
May 4 May Day Lá Bealtaine
Jun 1 June Holiday Lá Saoire i mí an Mheithimh
Aug 3 August Holiday Lá Saoire i mí Lúnasa
Oct 26 October Holiday Lá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair
Dec 25 Christmas Day Lá Nollag
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Lá Fhéile Stiofáin

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Frequently Asked Questions About Borris in Ossory

What is the population of Borris in Ossory?

Borris in Ossory has a population of 508 residents and is located in Ireland. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 439.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Borris in Ossory?

Borris in Ossory has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 256 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.9 inches.

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