Cruden Bay, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Cruden Bay is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 1,640. Elevation: 43 ft (13 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

1,640 Population 4,556/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
29.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Cruden Bay

Cruden Bay

Cruden Bay is a small village in Scotland, on the north coast of the Bay of Cruden in Aberdeenshire, 26 miles (42 km) north of Aberdeen.

People

Population1,640
Density4,556/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain29.9 in/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population1,640
Population Density4,556 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates57.4180°, -1.8531°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation29.9 inches (760 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.8 inches (7 cm)

About Cruden Bay

Cruden Bay is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 1,640. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Cruden Bay

Cruden Bay has an average annual temperature of 8.7°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (14.6°C), the coldest is Jan (3.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 836 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.9°C / 39°F 1.5° / 6.3° 67.9
Feb 4.2°C / 40°F 1.4° / 7° 59.6
Mar 5.6°C / 42°F 2.3° / 8.9° 55.7
Apr 7.4°C / 45°F 3.9° / 11° 57.9
May 9.8°C / 50°F 6° / 13.7° 53.5
Jun 12.6°C / 55°F 9° / 16.1° 69.4
Jul 14.6°C / 58°F 10.9° / 18.3° 70.7
Aug 14.4°C / 58°F 10.7° / 18.1° 67.8
Sep 12.5°C / 55°F 9.1° / 15.9° 60.2
Oct 9.4°C / 49°F 6.5° / 12.3° 101.4
Nov 6.2°C / 43°F 3.6° / 8.9° 92.8
Dec 4°C / 39°F 1.5° / 6.5° 78.6
Cruden Bay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average45.6°F
16% below United Kingdom avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density4,556/sq mi
Coordinates57.4180°N, 1.8531°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.9"
21% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 2.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 28, 1995.

Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
May 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
September 53°F (11°C) 2.8 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.1 in Wettest
December 36°F (2°C) 2.8 in

Cruden Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 34°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Cruden Bay

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Port Erroll School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Cruden Bay

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Greatest Hits Non-Stop - MP3 160 kbps
Radio North Angus - MP3 48 kbps
Mearns FM - MP3 96 kbps
Pure Beat Radio - MP3 320 kbps
Original 106 adult contemporary, pop music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Cruden Bay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aberdeenshire Farming Museum
Aberdeenshire Museums Discovery Centre
Arbuthnot Museum
Forvie National Nature Reserve Visitor Centre
Peterhead Prison Museum

Libraries in Cruden Bay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Balmedie Library0.0
Bridge of Don Library0.0
Cruden Bay Library0.0
Ellon Library0.0

Hotels in Cruden Bay

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kilmarnock Arms

Breweries in Cruden Bay

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brewdog DogTap

Stadiums & Teams in Cruden Bay

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Cruden Bay

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Garthdee Ski Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Cruden Bay

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aberdeen International AirportABZLarge Airport
Easter Nether Cabra Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hatton Airstrip-Small Airport
Laurencekirk-Small Airport
Longside Airfield-Small Airport
Montrose Airstrip-Small Airport
Netherley Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Old Meldrum-Small Airport
Pittodrie-House-Small Airport
Whiterashes Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Cruden Bay

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Cruden Bay Post Office & Store

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cruden Bay

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cruden Parish Church
St James 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 Cruden Bay?

Cruden Bay has a population of 1,640 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 4,556 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cruden Bay?

Cruden Bay has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 29.9 inches, with 2.8 inches of snow.

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