Falkirk, United Kingdom
Scotland · United Kingdom
Falkirk is a mid-size city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 35,850. Elevation: 82 ft (25 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
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People
Climate
| Population | 35,850 |
| Population Density | 8,435 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Coordinates | 56.0021°, -3.7854° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Scotland |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 59.2 inches (1,504 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 14.5 inches (37 cm) |
About Falkirk
Falkirk is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 35,850. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Climate in Falkirk
Falkirk has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 726 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,435/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 56.0021°N, 3.7854°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.6 in |
Falkirk has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 38°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and April the driest (2.2").
Schools in Falkirk
5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Xavier's RC Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bainsford Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Victoria Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Comely Park Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Mungo's Roman Catholic High School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Falkirk
14 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Built Radio | arts, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Capital FM Glasgow | - | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Orryy Live | 24/7, bouncy | MP3 | |
| Celtic Music Radio | - | MP3 | |
| CareSound Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Buena Vida | community radio, multi genre | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Regal Radio | blues, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Go Radio Glasgow | - | 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 | |
| 100.8 Home Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Stirling Community Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Falkirk
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alloa Tower | ||||
| Almond Valley Heritage Centre | ||||
| Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Regimental HQ & Museum | ||||
| Bannockburn Heritage Centre | ||||
| Bennie Museum | ||||
| Blackridge Museum | ||||
| Bo'ness Motor Museum | ||||
| Callendar House | ||||
| Culross Palace | ||||
| Cumbernauld Museum | ||||
| Dollar Museum | ||||
| Dunblane Museum | ||||
| Falkirk Museums Workshop and Store | ||||
| John Cowanes Hospital | ||||
| Kinneil Museum | ||||
| Leighton Library | ||||
| Linlithgow Museum | ||||
| Menstrie Castle | ||||
| Motherwell Heritage Centre | ||||
| Museum of Scottish Railways | ||||
| Polmaise Colliery Museum | ||||
| Shotts Heritage Centre | ||||
| Smith Art Gallery & Museum | ||||
| Stirling Old Town Jail | ||||
| Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life | ||||
| The Bastion & Thieves Pot | ||||
| The Dunmore Pineapple | ||||
| Whitburn Community Museum |
Libraries in Falkirk
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abronhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Airdrie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Airdrie Public Library & Observatory | 0.0 | |||||
| Bannockburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bathgate Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bo'ness Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bonnybridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bridge of Allan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Carmondean Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chapelhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cleland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Condorrat Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cowie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cumbernauld Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Denny Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dollar Civic Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Dunblane Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Falkirk Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fauldhouse Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Grangemouth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kincardine Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Larbert Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leighton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Linlithgow Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Main Street Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Meadowbank Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oakley Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Plean Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shotts Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Slamannan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Speirs Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Stirling Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Valleyfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Lothian Local History Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitburn Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Falkirk
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Square |
Hotels in Falkirk
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Falkirk
22 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Falkirk
26 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Falkirk
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Falkirk
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Falkirk
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Falkirk
6 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Falkirk
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Falkirk
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Falkirk
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Falkirk
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Falkirk
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Falkirk
7 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Falkirk
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Falkirk
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allanwater Brewery | ||||
| Harviestoun Brewery Ltd | ||||
| Williams Bros. Brewing Co. |
Stadiums & Teams in Falkirk
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Falkirk
2 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 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Falkirk
28 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Airport | EDI | Large Airport |
| Glasgow Airport | GLA | Large Airport |
| Balado Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Benston Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blair Drummond Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Broomhill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Buchlyvie Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Castleton Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Cumbernauld Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dollar airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| East Lochlane Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fife Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fingland | - | Small Airport |
| Hilton of Carslogie Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kier Garden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Latch Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mosside Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nethershields Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Perth/Scone Airport | PSL | Small Airport |
| Polmont | - | Small Airport |
| Portmoak Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| RAF Kirknewton | - | Small Airport |
| Sheardale airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Skydive Strathallan | - | Small Airport |
| Stonehill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Strathaven Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Thankerton private airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Thornhill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Falkirk
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bainsford Post Office | |
| Falkirk Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Falkirk
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Christ Church Falkirk | |
| Falkirk Baptist Church | |
| Falkirk Central Mosque | |
| Falkirk Trinity Church of Scotland | |
| Kingdom Hall | |
| Olivet Evangellical Church | |
| Peoples Church Falkirk | |
| Salvation Army | |
| St James Church | |
| St. Francis Xavier | |
| Struthers Memorial Church | |
| The Weir Street Room |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Falkirk?
Falkirk has a population of 35,850 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 8,435 people per square mile, spread across 4.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Falkirk?
Falkirk has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 59.2 inches, with 14.5 inches of snow.
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