Brora, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Brora is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 1,240. Elevation: 59 ft (18 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

1,240 Population 1,409/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
44.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Brora

Brora

Brora is a village in the east of Sutherland, in the Highland area of Scotland.

People

Population1,240
Density1,409/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain44.3 in/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Population1,240
Population Density1,409 / sq mi
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Coordinates58.0099°, -3.8518°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation44.3 inches (1,124 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Brora

Brora is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 1,240. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 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 44.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Brora 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 44.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average44.9°F
17% below United Kingdom avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density1,409/sq mi
Coordinates58.0099°N, 3.8518°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.3"
16% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.84"
Driest Month (May) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 8, 2006.

Aug 17, 1994 40 km SE of Portree, United Kingdom M3.2 148 km
Jun 8, 2006 35 km ENE of Portree, United Kingdom M2.9 119 km
Jul 26, 1992 45 km E of Portree, United Kingdom M2.8 112 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.2 in
March 39°F (4°C) 4.0 in
April 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in
May 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in Driest
June 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
July 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
September 51°F (11°C) 4.2 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.6 in
November 41°F (5°C) 4.8 in Wettest
December 37°F (3°C) 4.5 in

Brora has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 37°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and May the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Brora

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

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

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Grampian Hospital Radio - MP3

Museums in Brora

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dunrobin Castle Museum
Historylinks
Orcadian Stone Company
Tain & District Museum
Tain & District Museum and Clan Ross Centre
Tarbat Discovery Centre
TimeSpan

Libraries in Brora

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Brora Library0.0
Tain Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Brora

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Community market

Hotels in Brora

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Royal Marine Hotel
Sutherland Inn

Cafes in Brora

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Linda's Cafe

Train Stations in Brora

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brora

Gas Stations in Brora

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gleaner
Gulf

Golf Courses in Brora

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brora Golf Club

Airports Near Brora

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Inverness AirportINVMedium Airport
RAF LossiemouthLMOMedium Airport
Ballone Castle Airstrip-Small Airport
Bennetsfield Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Culbokie Airstrip-Small Airport
Dornoch Airfield-Small Airport
Easter Airfield-Small Airport
Easterton Glider Field-Small Airport
Knockbain Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Kylarrick House Airstrip-Small Airport
Shempston Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Tain Ultralight Airstrip-Small Airport
Tullochgribban-High Airstrip-Small Airport
Viewfield Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Brora

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Brora Catholic Church
Brora Episcopal Church
Brora Free Church
The Fishermen's Hall

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 Brora?

Brora has a population of 1,240 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1,409 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Brora?

Brora 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 44.3 inches.

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