Cairnryan, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Cairnryan is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 3,757. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).

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

3,757 Population
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 9°C
45.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Cairnryan

Cairnryan

Cairnryan is a village in the historical county of Wigtownshire, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. It lies on the eastern shore of Loch Ryan, six miles north of Stranraer and 81 miles (130 km) southwest of Glasgow.

People

Population3,757

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)
Rain45.3 in/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population3,757
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates54.9710°, -5.0198°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature47°F (9°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation45.3 inches (1,151 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cairnryan

Cairnryan is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 3,757. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Cairnryan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average47.4°F
12% below United Kingdom avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates54.9710°N, 5.0198°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.3"
19% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.00"
Driest Month (May) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 137 km
Jan 26, 1990 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M3.0 147 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 139 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 89 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 139 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 137 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 144 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 105 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 143 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 138 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 4.9 in
February 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 3.7 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in Driest
June 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
July 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
September 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
October 49°F (9°C) 5.0 in Wettest
November 43°F (6°C) 4.9 in
December 40°F (5°C) 4.7 in

Cairnryan has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 39°F in February to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and May the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Cairnryan

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

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

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Cairnryan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Stoneykirk Aviation Museum
Stranraer Museum

Libraries in Cairnryan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Stranraer Public Library0.0

Hotels in Cairnryan

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Blue Peter Hotel
Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel
Glenapp Castle
The Kings Arms

Cafes in Cairnryan

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barista

Monuments in Cairnryan

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Marian Tower

Castles in Cairnryan

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Glenapp Castle

Gas Stations in Cairnryan

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Highland

Stadiums & Teams in Cairnryan

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Ski Resorts Near Cairnryan

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Newmilns Snow & Sports Complex 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Cairnryan

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Glasgow Prestwick AirportPIKLarge Airport
Campbeltown AirportCALMedium Airport
Andreas Airfield-Small Airport
Andreas-Ballavoddan House Airstrip-Small Airport
Carlung Farm-Small Airport
Castle Kennedy Airfield-Small Airport
Gigha Airfield-Small Airport
Kildalloig Airstrip-Small Airport
Kilkerran UL-Small Airport
Mayfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
New Grimmet Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Newtownards Airport-Small Airport
Wigtown Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Cairnryan

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ballantrae Post Office
Kirkcolm Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cairnryan

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ervie-Kirkcolm Church
Glenapp 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 Cairnryan?

Cairnryan has a population of 3,757 residents and is located in United Kingdom..

What is the weather like in Cairnryan?

Cairnryan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 45.3 inches.

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