Caol, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Caol is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 3,220. Elevation: 20 ft (6 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

3,220 Population
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
90.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Caol

Caol

Caol is a village near Fort William, in the Highland council area of Scotland. It is about 1+1⁄4 miles north of Fort William town centre, on the shore of Loch Linnhe, and is within the parish of Kilmallie.

People

Population3,220

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain90.9 in/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population3,220
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates56.8372°, -5.1006°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation90.9 inches (2,310 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Caol

Caol is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 3,220. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 90.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Caol has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 90.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average45.4°F
16% below United Kingdom avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates56.8372°N, 5.1006°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 90.9"
139% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 11.22"
Driest Month (May) 3.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Nov 1, 2017.

Aug 4, 2017 31 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.8 38 km
May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 104 km
Jan 23, 2011 28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.5 42 km
Aug 17, 1994 40 km SE of Portree, United Kingdom M3.2 52 km
Jan 26, 1990 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M3.0 110 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 85 km
May 18, 2013 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M2.9 38 km
Jun 8, 2006 35 km ENE of Portree, United Kingdom M2.9 84 km
Jul 26, 1992 45 km E of Portree, United Kingdom M2.8 73 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 84 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 88 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 96 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 49 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 104 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 108 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 85 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
720 HEBRIDES (SCOTLAND) Questionable Earthquake - - 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 11.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 37°F (3°C) 7.3 in
March 39°F (4°C) 9.2 in
April 43°F (6°C) 4.5 in
May 49°F (9°C) 3.9 in Driest
June 53°F (11°C) 4.3 in
July 56°F (13°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 5.9 in
September 52°F (11°C) 8.6 in
October 46°F (8°C) 9.5 in
November 41°F (5°C) 10.4 in
December 38°F (3°C) 11.0 in

Caol has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 37°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 90.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.2") and May the driest (3.9").

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Schools in Caol

6 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Caol Primary School - - - -
St Columba’s RC Primary School - - - -
Banavie Primary School - - - -
Lochaber High School - - - -
Caol Campus - - - -
Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Loch Abar - - - -
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Radio Stations near Caol

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Six International easy listening, indie MP3 128 kbps
Radio Wester Ross folklore, pop MP3

Museums in Caol

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Clan Cameron Museum
Lochaber Archive
Treasures of the Earth
West Highland Museum

Libraries in Caol

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Caol Library0.0
Fort William Library0.0

Hotels in Caol

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ben Nevis Hotel and Leisure Club
Braemar Guesthouse
Inverlochy Castle Hotel
Nevis Range Basecamp Hotel
The Moorings

Restaurants in Caol

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bombay Bicycle Club
Tradewinds

Cafes in Caol

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bake ‚n‘ Roll
J J's Cafe'
LAD Community Café
The Trail's End Cafe Bar

Castles in Caol

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Inverlochy Castle
Tor Castle

Train Stations in Caol

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banavie
Corpach
Loch Eil Outward Bound

Gas Stations in Caol

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ben Nevis Services
Shell

Golf Courses in Caol

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

B. A. Club Pitch and Putt

Breweries in Caol

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Ardgour Ales
Glen Spean Brewing Co.

Stadiums & Teams in Caol

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Caol

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Glencoe Mountain Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Caol

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Achnasheen Airstrip-Small Airport
Broadford AirstripSKLSmall Airport
Conaglen House Airstrip-Small Airport
Fort Augustus Airstrip-Small Airport
Glen Quoich Estate-Small Airport
Glensanda Airstrip-Small Airport
Oban AirportOBNSmall Airport
Plockton Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Caol

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Caol Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Caol

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kilmallie Free Church of Scotland
Kilmallie Parish Church
Kingdom Hall
Parish of Kilmallie

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Caol

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Caol.

Name Description
Eas nan Long

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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Caol 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 56°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 90.9 inches.

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