Fauldhouse, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Fauldhouse is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 4,780. Elevation: 755 ft (230 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

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

4,780 Population 26/sq mi density
755 ft Elevation 230 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
47.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Fauldhouse

Fauldhouse

Fauldhouse is a village in West Lothian, Scotland. It is about halfway between Glasgow and Edinburgh. The nearest towns to Fauldhouse are Whitburn and Livingston. Other neighbouring villages include Longridge, Shotts and Stoneyburn. At approximately 750 feet above sea level, Fauldhouse is one of the highest villages in West Lothian.

People

Population4,780
Density26/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain47.0 in/yr
Elevation755 ft (230 m)
Population4,780
Population Density26 / sq mi
Elevation755 ft (230 m)
Coordinates55.8275°, -3.7074°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation47.0 inches (1,193 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.2 inches (16 cm)

About Fauldhouse

Fauldhouse is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 4,780. The city sits at an elevation of 755 feet (230 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Fauldhouse

Fauldhouse 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 75.1
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 46.1
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 65.3
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 44.2
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 48.7
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 55.9
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 63.8
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 54.8
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 74.2
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 73.5
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 53.9
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 70.1
Fauldhouse experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 755 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation755 ft (230 m)
Area182.1 sq mi (471.6 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates55.8275°N, 3.7074°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.0"
24% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 6.2"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.34"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Nov 1, 2017.

May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 148 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 58 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 81 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 60 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 148 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 116 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 46 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 108 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 131 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 59 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 99 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 6.3 in Wettest
February 37°F (3°C) 4.5 in Coldest
March 40°F (4°C) 4.8 in
April 44°F (6°C) 2.8 in Driest
May 49°F (10°C) 2.9 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
September 52°F (11°C) 5.2 in
October 47°F (8°C) 6.0 in
November 41°F (5°C) 5.9 in
December 38°F (3°C) 6.1 in

Fauldhouse has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 37°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and April the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Fauldhouse

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St John The Baptist Primary School - - - -
Falla Hill Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Fauldhouse

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Regal Radio blues, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio ENRG alternative, edinburgh MP3
100.8 Home Radio - MP3
Stirling Community Radio - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Fauldhouse

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Almond Valley Heritage Centre
Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum
Bennie Museum
Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum
Biggar Gasworks Museum
Blackridge Museum
Bo'ness Motor Museum
Broxburn Community Museum
Callendar House
Culross Palace
Falkirk Museums Workshop and Store
Kinneil Museum
Lanark Museum
Linlithgow Museum
Museum of Scottish Railways
Robert Owen's House
Shotts Heritage Centre
The Dunmore Pineapple
The Wee Museum of Memory
Whitburn Community Museum

Libraries in Fauldhouse

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Abronhill Library0.0
Almondbank Library0.0
Bathgate Library0.0
Blackridge Library0.0
Bo'ness Library0.0
Bonnybridge Library0.0
Carluke Library0.0
Carmondean Library0.0
Chapelhall Library0.0
Cleland Library0.0
Denny Library0.0
Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries0.0
Falkirk Library0.0
Fauldhouse Library0.0
Grangemouth Library0.0
Kincardine Library0.0
Lanark Library0.0
Lanthorn Library0.0
Larbert Library0.0
Lesmahagow Library0.0
Linlithgow Library0.0
Meadowbank Library0.0
Plean Library0.0
Shotts Library0.0
Slamannan Library0.0
The Lex Davidson Library0.0
Valleyfield Library0.0
West Lothian Local History Library0.0
Whitburn Library0.0

Cafes in Fauldhouse

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Mistura
Sam's Kitchen

Dentists in Fauldhouse

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fauldhouse Dental Care

Train Stations in Fauldhouse

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fauldhouse

Shopping Malls in Fauldhouse

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fauldhouse & Breich Valley Indoor Market

Golf Courses in Fauldhouse

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Greenburn Golf Course

Breweries in Fauldhouse

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Alechemy

Stadiums & Teams in Fauldhouse

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Fauldhouse

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 Fauldhouse

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Edinburgh AirportEDILarge Airport
Glasgow AirportGLALarge Airport
Dundee AirportDNDMedium Airport
Balado Airfield-Small Airport
Balgrummo Steading Airstrip-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 AirportPSLSmall Airport
Pilmuir Farm Airstrip-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
Teuchats Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Thankerton private airstrip-Small Airport
Thornhill Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Fauldhouse

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Fauldhouse Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fauldhouse

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Fauldhouse St Andrews
Salvation Army Church
St John The Baptist Fauldhouse

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 Fauldhouse?

Fauldhouse has a population of 4,780 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 182.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Fauldhouse?

Fauldhouse has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 47.0 inches, with 6.2 inches of snow.

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