Castletown, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Castletown is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 860. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

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

860 Population 462/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
40.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population860
Density462/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain40.7 in/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Population860
Population Density462 / sq mi
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates58.5933°, -3.3883°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation40.7 inches (1,033 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Castletown

Castletown is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 860. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Castletown

Castletown has an average annual temperature of 8.2°C (47°F). The hottest month is Aug (13.3°C), the coldest is Jan (4°C). Average annual precipitation is 809 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4°C / 39°F 1.7° / 6.4° 73.0
Feb 4°C / 39°F 1.3° / 6.7° 64.1
Mar 5.2°C / 41°F 2.3° / 8.2° 57.2
Apr 7°C / 45°F 4° / 10.1° 49.6
May 8.8°C / 48°F 5.5° / 12.1° 50.5
Jun 11.2°C / 52°F 8.2° / 14.3° 55.6
Jul 13.2°C / 56°F 10.1° / 16.2° 62.4
Aug 13.3°C / 56°F 10.3° / 16.3° 71.5
Sep 11.8°C / 53°F 9° / 14.6° 66.3
Oct 9.1°C / 48°F 6.6° / 11.7° 94.6
Nov 6.4°C / 44°F 3.9° / 8.8° 88.9
Dec 4.2°C / 40°F 1.7° / 6.7° 74.9
Castletown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average45.7°F
15% below United Kingdom avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density462/sq mi
Coordinates58.5933°N, 3.3883°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"
7% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.72"
Driest Month (May) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Mar 22, 2007.

Mar 22, 2007 75 km WSW of Sandwick, United Kingdom M2.7 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 3.1 in
March 40°F (5°C) 3.7 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
May 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in Driest
June 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
July 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
August 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in Warmest
September 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
November 43°F (6°C) 4.7 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 4.3 in

Castletown has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 39°F in January to 55°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and May the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Castletown

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

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

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Grampian Hospital Radio - MP3

Museums in Castletown

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Castlehill Heritage Centre
Longhope Lifeboat Museum
North Coast Visitor Centre
Scapa Flow Visitor Centre & Museum

Libraries in Castletown

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library0.0

Hotels in Castletown

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Castle Arms Hotel
Castletown Hotel
Northern Sands Hotel

Restaurants in Castletown

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Northern Sands Hotel Restaurant

Cafes in Castletown

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Windhaven Cafe

Castles in Castletown

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Castle of Mey

Zoos in Castletown

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Animal Centre

Gas Stations in Castletown

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gulf

Airports Near Castletown

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Eday AirportEOIMedium Airport
Kirkwall AirportKOIMedium Airport
Wick John O'Groats AirportWICMedium Airport
Corston Airstrip-Small Airport
Dornoch Airfield-Small Airport
Flotta Isle AirstripFLHSmall Airport
Lamb Holm Airfield-Small Airport
Stronsay AirportSOYSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Castletown

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dunnet 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 Castletown?

Castletown has a population of 860 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 462 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Castletown?

Castletown has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 40.7 inches.

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