Cardross, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Cardross is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 2,110. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

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

2,110 Population 1,153/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
66.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Cardross

Cardross

Cardross is a large village with a population of 2,032 (2022) in Scotland, on the north side of the Firth of Clyde, situated halfway between Dumbarton and Helensburgh. Cardross is in the historic geographical county of Dunbartonshire but the modern political local authority of Argyll and Bute.

People

Population2,110
Density1,153/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain66.5 in/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population2,110
Population Density1,153 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates55.9618°, -4.6532°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation66.5 inches (1,688 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.6 inches (27 cm)

About Cardross

Cardross is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 2,110. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Cardross experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 66.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below United Kingdom avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density1,153/sq mi
Coordinates55.9618°N, 4.6532°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.5"
75% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 10.6"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.34"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 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 M3.8 118 km
May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 87 km
Jan 23, 2011 28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.5 118 km
Aug 17, 1994 40 km SE of Portree, United Kingdom M3.2 148 km
Jan 26, 1990 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M3.0 102 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 27 km
May 18, 2013 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M2.9 112 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 115 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 28 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 87 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 62 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 40 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 49 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 27 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 78 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 - - 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 6.3 in Coldest, Wettest
February 39°F (4°C) 4.3 in
March 41°F (5°C) 4.7 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in Driest
May 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
July 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
September 53°F (12°C) 5.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 6.0 in
November 43°F (6°C) 5.8 in
December 40°F (4°C) 5.8 in

Cardross has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 39°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and April the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Cardross

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

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

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Linn Classical classical MP3 320 kbps
Clyde Built Radio arts, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Linn Jazz jazz MP3 320 kbps
Capital FM Glasgow - AAC 48 kbps
Orryy Live 24/7, bouncy MP3
Celtic Music Radio - MP3
Buena Vida community radio, multi genre MP3 192 kbps
HBSA Hospital Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Johnstone Sound - MP3 320 kbps
Quality Radio - MP3
Go Radio Glasgow - MP3 128 kbps
Impact-Digital-Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Jambo! Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Heart FM Glasgow - AAC 48 kbps
Sunny G Community Radio community MP3 320 kbps
Radio Buena Vida community radio, music MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Cardross

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Balloch Steam Slipway
Cartoon Exhibition
Clydebank Museum and Art Gallery
Geilston Garden
Greenock Fire Museum & Heritage Centre
Hill House
Kelburn Museum
Largs Museum
McLean Museum and Art Gallery
Paisley Museum and Art Galleries
Scottish Submarine Centre
Skelmorlie Secret Bunker Museum
Sma' Shot Cottages
Weaver's Cottage

Libraries in Cardross

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Balloch Library0.0
Beith Library0.0
Bishopton Library0.0
Bridge of Weir community library0.0
Cardross Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Dalmuir Library0.0
Drymen Library0.0
Dumbarton Library0.0
Duntocher Library0.0
Erskine Library0.0
Fairlie Library0.0
Ferguslie Library0.0
Foxbar Library0.0
Glenburn Library0.0
Johnstone Library0.0
Kilbirnie Library0.0
Largs Library0.0
Lochwinnoch Library0.0
Neilston Library0.0
New Tweedie Hall and Library0.0
Paisley Central Library0.0
Robertson Tryst Library & Learning Resource Centre0.0
Watt Memorial Library0.0

Restaurants in Cardross

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ardardan Garden Centre

Castles in Cardross

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kilmahew Castle

Train Stations in Cardross

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cardross

Golf Courses in Cardross

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cardross Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in Cardross

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Ski Resorts Near Cardross

3 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Cardross

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Glasgow AirportGLALarge Airport
Glasgow Prestwick AirportPIKLarge Airport
Benston Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Blair Drummond Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Buchlyvie Airstrip-Small Airport
Bute Airfield-Small Airport
Carlung Farm-Small Airport
Cumbernauld Airport-Small Airport
Kier Garden Airstrip-Small Airport
Kilkerran UL-Small Airport
Mayfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Nethershields Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
New Grimmet Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Oban AirportOBNSmall Airport
South Barnbeth Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Strathaven Airfield-Small Airport
Thornhill Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Cardross

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Cardross Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cardross

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cardross Parish Church
St Mahew's RC Church

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UFO Sightings
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UFO Sightings Near Cardross

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

Name Year Description
Cardross (uk/scotland) 2000 it was a green fireball like a firework or a flare coming from the sky and it lit up the road which i was driving on&#44 it then flew acro

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 Cardross

What is the population of Cardross?

Cardross has a population of 2,110 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1,153 people per square mile, spread across 1.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cardross?

Cardross has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 66.5 inches, with 10.6 inches of snow.

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