Burghead, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Burghead is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 1,910. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

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

1,910 Population 2/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
26.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population1,910
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain26.4 in/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population1,910
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates57.7011°, -3.4899°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation26.4 inches (670 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Burghead

Burghead is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 1,910. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Burghead

Burghead has an average annual temperature of 9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (15°C), the coldest is Dec (4°C). Average annual precipitation is 664 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.1°C / 39°F 1.5° / 6.7° 49.6
Feb 4.4°C / 40°F 1.4° / 7.4° 43.5
Mar 5.9°C / 43°F 2.4° / 9.4° 39.6
Apr 8°C / 46°F 4° / 12° 42.0
May 10.4°C / 51°F 6.2° / 14.6° 50.7
Jun 12.9°C / 55°F 9.1° / 16.7° 61.4
Jul 15°C / 59°F 11.2° / 18.9° 60.3
Aug 14.8°C / 59°F 10.9° / 18.6° 66.8
Sep 12.7°C / 55°F 9.1° / 16.3° 66.9
Oct 9.6°C / 49°F 6.3° / 12.8° 71.8
Nov 6.4°C / 44°F 3.6° / 9.2° 56.9
Dec 4°C / 39°F 1.4° / 6.6° 54.4
Burghead experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area1,231.0 sq mi (3,188.3 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates57.7011°N, 3.4899°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.4"
31% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.68"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 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 M2.9 130 km
Jul 26, 1992 45 km E of Portree, United Kingdom M2.8 120 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 56 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.5 in Driest
May 49°F (10°C) 1.7 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in Wettest
November 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in

Burghead has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 38°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.7") and April the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Burghead

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

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

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Burghead

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Burghead Museum
Dallas Dhu Historic Distillery
Elgin Cathedral Museum
Elgin Motor Museum
Elgin Museum
Falconer Museum
Morayvia

Libraries in Burghead

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Burghead Library0.0
Dunbarney House0.0
Elgin Library0.0
Forres Library0.0

Cafes in Burghead

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cable Cafe
The Bothy
The Snug

Monuments in Burghead

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Harvest Reaper

Breweries in Burghead

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Speyside Craft Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Burghead

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Burghead

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Inverness AirportINVMedium Airport
RAF LossiemouthLMOMedium Airport
Aboyne Airfield-Small Airport
Ballone Castle Airstrip-Small Airport
Bennetsfield Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Dornoch Airfield-Small Airport
Easter Airfield-Small Airport
Easterton Glider Field-Small Airport
Feshiebridge Glider Field-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

Post Offices in Burghead

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Burghead Store

Churches & Religious Organizations in Burghead

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Burghead Free Church
Burghead 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Burghead

What is the population of Burghead?

Burghead has a population of 1,910 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,231.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Burghead?

Burghead has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 26.4 inches.

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