Dunoon, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Dunoon is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 7,830. Elevation: 56 ft (17 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

7,830 Population
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
63.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population7,830

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain63.6 in/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population7,830
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates55.9503°, -4.9273°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation63.6 inches (1,615 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Dunoon

Dunoon is a small city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 7,830. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Dunoon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 63.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates55.9503°N, 4.9273°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.6"
67% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.52"
Driest Month (May) 3.27"

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 M3.8 110 km
May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 70 km
Jan 23, 2011 28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.5 110 km
Aug 17, 1994 40 km SE of Portree, United Kingdom M3.2 142 km
Jan 26, 1990 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M3.0 85 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 40 km
May 18, 2013 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M2.9 104 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 124 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 40 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 70 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 55 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 55 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 32 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 39 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 85 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 - - 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 7.5 in Wettest
February 40°F (4°C) 4.8 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 5.7 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in Driest
June 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
July 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 4.7 in
September 53°F (12°C) 6.2 in
October 49°F (9°C) 6.8 in
November 44°F (6°C) 6.9 in
December 40°F (5°C) 7.1 in

Dunoon has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 40°F in February to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.5") and May the driest (3.3").

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Schools in Dunoon

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kirn Primary School - - - -
Dunoon Grammar School - - - -
Dunoon Primary School - - - -
St Mun's Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Dunoon

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Linn Classical classical MP3 320 kbps
HBSA Hospital Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Johnstone Sound - MP3 320 kbps
Quality Radio - MP3

Museums in Dunoon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Auchindrain
Benmore Gallery
Bute Museum
Cartoon Exhibition
Castle House Museum Dunoon
Colintraive Heritage Centre
Greenock Fire Museum & Heritage Centre
Hill House
Kelburn Museum
Largs Museum
McLean Museum and Art Gallery
Museum of the Cumbraes
Scottish Submarine Centre
Skelmorlie Secret Bunker Museum
Strachur Smiddy

Libraries in Dunoon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Central Library0.0
Dalry Library0.0
Fairlie Library0.0
Garrison House0.0
Kilbirnie Library0.0
Largs Library0.0
Rothesay Library0.0
Watt Memorial Library0.0

Hotels in Dunoon

8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Abbots Brae Hotel
Ardenslate House Hotel
Esplanade Hotel
Glenmorag Hotel
Milton Tower Hotel
Park Hotel
St Ives Boutique Hotel, 58 Victoria Parade
The Argyll Hotel

Restaurants in Dunoon

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Balena
Local Hero Cafe

Cafes in Dunoon

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Percup
Rock Cafe
The Swallow Cafe
Yachtsman Cafe

Cinemas in Dunoon

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Studio Cinema Dunoon

Theatres in Dunoon

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Queen's Hall

Gas Stations in Dunoon

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #1048718103
GB #5295581146

Banks in Dunoon

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bute & Cowal Credit Union
Yorkshire Building Society

Golf Courses in Dunoon

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cowal Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in Dunoon

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Dunoon

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 Dunoon

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Glasgow AirportGLALarge Airport
Glasgow Prestwick AirportPIKLarge Airport
Benston Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Buchlyvie Airstrip-Small Airport
Bute Airfield-Small Airport
Carlung Farm-Small Airport
Glensanda Airstrip-Small Airport
Kier Garden Airstrip-Small Airport
Kildalloig Airstrip-Small Airport
Kilkerran UL-Small Airport
Mayfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
New Grimmet Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Oban AirportOBNSmall Airport
South Barnbeth Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Thornhill Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Dunoon

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Dunoon Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dunoon

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dunoon Baptist Church
High Kirk Dunoon
Holy Trinity
St John's 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 weather like in Dunoon?

Dunoon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 63.6 inches.

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