Gourock, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Gourock is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 10,350. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

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

10,350 Population 147/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
65.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population10,350
Density147/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain65.2 in/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population10,350
Population Density147 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates55.9616°, -4.8179°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation65.2 inches (1,657 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gourock

Gourock is a small city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 10,350. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Gourock

Gourock has an average annual temperature of 8.9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Aug (14.3°C), the coldest is Jan (4.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1440 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.1°C / 39°F -1.6° / 10.1° 123.5
Feb 4.8°C / 41°F -1.8° / 9.9° 146.3
Mar 5.3°C / 42°F -0.9° / 11.7° 118.8
Apr 7.1°C / 45°F -0.4° / 14.7° 66.9
May 10.3°C / 51°F 3.1° / 18.8° 87.3
Jun 13°C / 55°F 6.4° / 21.4° 85.8
Jul 14.1°C / 57°F 8.7° / 22.1° 117.6
Aug 14.3°C / 58°F 8.2° / 22.1° 129.3
Sep 12.4°C / 54°F 5.6° / 20.5° 111.8
Oct 9.5°C / 49°F 3.1° / 14.8° 162.0
Nov 6.7°C / 44°F 0.4° / 12.6° 130.9
Dec 4.8°C / 41°F -0.8° / 10.9° 160.1
Gourock experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 65.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average46.5°F
14% below United Kingdom avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area70.6 sq mi (182.8 km²)
Population Density147/sq mi
Coordinates55.9616°N, 4.8179°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.2"
72% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.80"
Driest Month (May) 3.39"

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 M3.8 112 km
May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 77 km
Jan 23, 2011 28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.5 113 km
Aug 17, 1994 40 km SE of Portree, United Kingdom M3.2 143 km
Jan 26, 1990 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M3.0 92 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 34 km
May 18, 2013 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M2.9 106 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 121 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 34 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 77 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 57 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 48 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 39 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 33 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 82 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 - - 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 7.8 in Wettest
February 38°F (4°C) 5.2 in Coldest
March 40°F (5°C) 5.8 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in
May 49°F (10°C) 3.4 in Driest
June 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
July 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 56°F (13°C) 4.7 in
September 53°F (11°C) 6.3 in
October 48°F (9°C) 7.1 in
November 42°F (6°C) 7.1 in
December 39°F (4°C) 7.2 in

Gourock has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 38°F in February to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 65.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.8") and May the driest (3.4").

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Schools in Gourock

9 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Ninian's Primary School - - - -
St Columba's High School - - - -
Gourock Primary School - - - -
Moorfoot Primary School - - - -
Clydeview Academy - - - -
Aileymill Primary School - - - -
Inverclyde Academy - - - -
St Andrew's Primary School - - - -
St Joseph's Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Gourock

5 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
Impact-Digital-Radio - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Gourock

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Balloch Steam Slipway
Benmore Gallery
Bute Museum
Cartoon Exhibition
Castle House Museum Dunoon
Geilston Garden
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 Gourock

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Balloch Library0.0
Beith Library0.0
Bridge of Weir community library0.0
Cardross Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Fairlie Library0.0
Garrison House0.0
Kilbirnie Library0.0
Largs Library0.0
Lochwinnoch Library0.0
Rothesay Library0.0
Watt Memorial Library0.0

Hotels in Gourock

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Spinnaker Hotel

Restaurants in Gourock

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Greenhill
Kai Smokehouse
My Kitchen
Star Wok
Taj Mahal
The River Bar and Restaurant

Cafes in Gourock

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fresh
Good Brew
One Cove Road
Riviera Coffee
The Bluebird Cafe

Monuments in Gourock

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Free French Memorial
Tower Hill

Castles in Gourock

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Castle Levan

Veterinaries in Gourock

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shore Vets

Train Stations in Gourock

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Branchton
Fort Matilda
Gourock

Gas Stations in Gourock

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP

Golf Courses in Gourock

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gourock Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in Gourock

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Gourock

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 Gourock

17 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
Nethershields Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
New Grimmet Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Oban AirportOBNSmall Airport
South Barnbeth Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Strathaven Airfield-Small Airport
Thornhill Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Gourock

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Gourock Post Office
Gourock Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gourock

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint Bartholomew's
St John's Church Gourck
St. Andrew's Parish Church
Struthers Memorial Church

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UFO Sightings
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Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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UFO Sightings Near Gourock

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Gourock.

Name Year Description
Gourock (uk/scotland) 2007 A HUGE SHAPE LEVIATATING AROUND 40&#44000 FEET IN THE AIR FOR 20 MINUTES AND THEN RISING UP AND DISAPEARING

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 Gourock?

Gourock has a population of 10,350 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 147 people per square mile, spread across 70.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gourock?

Gourock has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 65.2 inches.

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