Broxburn, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Broxburn is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 15,440. Elevation: 230 ft (70 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

15,440 Population 85/sq mi density
230 ft Elevation 70 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
47.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population15,440
Density85/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain47.0 in/yr
Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Population15,440
Population Density85 / sq mi
Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Coordinates55.9342°, -3.4713°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation47.0 inches (1,193 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.2 inches (16 cm)

About Broxburn

Broxburn is a small city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 15,440. The city sits at an elevation of 230 feet (70 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Broxburn

Broxburn has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 726 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 75.1
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 46.1
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 65.3
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 44.2
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 48.7
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 55.9
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 63.8
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 54.8
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 74.2
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 73.5
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 53.9
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 70.1
Broxburn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 230 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Area182.1 sq mi (471.6 km²)
Population Density85/sq mi
Coordinates55.9342°N, 3.4713°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.0"
24% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 6.2"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.54"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M2.6 on Nov 1, 2017.

Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 64 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 93 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 66 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 123 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 48 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 147 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 122 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 136 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 65 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 96 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 3.5 in
February 38°F (4°C) 2.5 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in Driest
May 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in Wettest
November 42°F (6°C) 3.3 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in

Broxburn has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Broxburn

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Broxburn Academy - - - -
Broxburn Primary School - - - -
Kirkhill Primary School - - - -
St Nicholas Primary School - - - -
Uphall Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Broxburn

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Capital FM Edinburgh edinburgh, pop MP3 128 kbps
CareSound Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Forth1 pop music, popular AAC+ 47 kbps
BFBS Scotland - AAC+ 64 kbps
Edge 1 - MP3
Radio ENRG alternative, edinburgh MP3
242 RADIO - MP3 128 kbps
EHFM community radio, edinburgh MP3 192 kbps
Radio GH folk MP3 128 kbps
Stirling Community Radio - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Broxburn

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aberdour Heritage Centre
Almond Valley Heritage Centre
Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum
Bennie Museum
Bo'ness Motor Museum
Broxburn Community Museum
Burntisland Heritage Exhibition
Culross Palace
Dollar Museum
Falkirk Museums Workshop and Store
Forth Bridges Light House Museum
Heart of Midlothian Museum
Heriot Watt Museum
Inchcolm Museum
Kinneil Museum
Linlithgow Museum
Museum of Communication
Museum of Scottish Railways
Queensferry Museum
Scottish Vintage Bus Museum
The Maltings
The Wee Museum of Memory
Whitburn Community Museum

Libraries in Broxburn

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aberdour Library0.0
Almondbank Library0.0
Balerno Library0.0
Balgreen Library0.0
Bathgate Library0.0
Benarty Libary0.0
Blackhall Library0.0
Bo'ness Library0.0
Burntisland Library0.0
Cameron Smail Library0.0
Cardenden Library0.0
Carmondean Library0.0
Colinton Library0.0
Corstorphine Library0.0
Cowdenbeath Library0.0
Currie Library0.0
Dalgety Bay Library0.0
Dollar Civic Centre0.0
Duloch Library0.0
Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries0.0
Fauldhouse Library0.0
Granton Library0.0
Inverkeithing Library and Heritage Centre0.0
Jennie Lee Library0.0
Kelty Library0.0
Kincardine Library0.0
Kirkliston Library0.0
Lanthorn Library0.0
Linlithgow Library0.0
Meadowbank Library0.0
Oakley Community Library0.0
Oxgangs Library0.0
Ratho Library0.0
Rosyth Library0.0
Sighthill Learning Resource Centre (LRC)0.0
Sighthill Library0.0
South Queensferry Library0.0
The Drumbrae Library Hub0.0
The Lex Davidson Library0.0
Valleyfield Library0.0
West Lothian Local History Library0.0
Wester Hailes Library0.0
Whitburn Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Broxburn

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Balerno Farmer's Market
The Pitt
The Pitt

Hotels in Broxburn

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Buchan Arms Hotel

Restaurants in Broxburn

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bravo
Giannino's italian restaurant

Cafes in Broxburn

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coffee Express
Dotty's Sandwich and Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Yoyo Yum's

Train Stations in Broxburn

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Drumshoreland
Laird's Halt
Memorial Halt

Gas Stations in Broxburn

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Breweries in Broxburn

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Alechemy
Edinburgh Beer Factory
Edinburgh Beer Factory

Stadiums & Teams in Broxburn

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Airports Near Broxburn

37 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Edinburgh AirportEDILarge Airport
Dundee AirportDNDMedium Airport
Leuchars Station AirfieldADXMedium Airport
Archerfield Airstrip-Small Airport
Balado Airfield-Small Airport
Baldardo Field-Small Airport
Balgrummo Steading Airstrip-Small Airport
Blair Drummond Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Broomhill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Castleton Farm-Small Airport
Cumbernauld Airport-Small Airport
Dollar airstrip-Small Airport
East Fortune Airfield-Small Airport
East Lochlane Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Fife Airport-Small Airport
Fingland-Small Airport
Forfar Airstrip-Small Airport
Hilton of Carslogie Airstrip-Small Airport
Kingsmuir Airfield-Small Airport
Kirriemuir Farm Strip-Small Airport
Latch Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Midlem Airstrip-Small Airport
Mosside Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Nairns Mains Airstrip-Small Airport
Nethershields Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Perth/Scone AirportPSLSmall Airport
Pilmuir Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Polmont-Small Airport
Portmoak Glider Field-Small Airport
RAF Kirknewton-Small Airport
Sheardale airstrip-Small Airport
Skydive Strathallan-Small Airport
Stonehill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Strathaven Airfield-Small Airport
Teuchats Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Thankerton private airstrip-Small Airport
Thornhill Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Broxburn

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Broxburn Post Office

Treatment Centers in Broxburn

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
ABC4D Antenatal Babyscan Clinic
Allingham Physiotherapy
Corstorphine Footcare
Dance Podiatry/Chiropody
Edinburgh Sports Injury Clinic
Minor Injuries Unit
Pennywell Resource Centre
Wight Chiropractic Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Broxburn

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Broxburn Baptist Church
Broxburn Parish Church
SS John Cantius and Nicholas
St Machan
St. Nicholas

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UFO Sightings
1
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UFO Sightings Near Broxburn

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Broxburn.

Name Year Description
Broxburn (uk/england) 2004 These were not craft they were two bright flashes lasting between 30 seconds and 1 minute they equaled mars in brightness and sat one o

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 Broxburn?

Broxburn has a population of 15,440 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 85 people per square mile, spread across 182.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Broxburn?

Broxburn has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 47.0 inches, with 6.2 inches of snow.

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