Helensburgh, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Helensburgh is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 13,640. Elevation: 89 ft (27 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

13,640 Population
89 ft Elevation 27 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
66.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population13,640

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain66.5 in/yr
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Population13,640
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Coordinates56.0061°, -4.7265°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation66.5 inches (1,688 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.6 inches (27 cm)

About Helensburgh

Helensburgh is a small city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 13,640. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Helensburgh

Helensburgh 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
Helensburgh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 66.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below United Kingdom avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Coordinates56.0061°N, 4.7265°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.5"
75% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 10.6"
Wettest Month (Jan) 9.02"
Driest Month (Jun) 3.74"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 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 M3.8 111 km
May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 82 km
Jan 23, 2011 28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.5 112 km
Aug 17, 1994 40 km SE of Portree, United Kingdom M3.2 141 km
Jan 26, 1990 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M3.0 97 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 26 km
May 18, 2013 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M2.9 105 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 122 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 26 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 82 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 56 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 41 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 147 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 46 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 26 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 75 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 - - 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 9.0 in Wettest
February 38°F (3°C) 5.9 in Coldest
March 40°F (4°C) 6.5 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
May 49°F (9°C) 3.9 in
June 53°F (11°C) 3.7 in Driest
July 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 56°F (13°C) 5.2 in
September 52°F (11°C) 7.1 in
October 47°F (8°C) 8.2 in
November 42°F (5°C) 8.0 in
December 39°F (4°C) 8.2 in

Helensburgh has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 38°F in February to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 74.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.0") and June the driest (3.7").

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Schools in Helensburgh

7 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
John Logie Baird Primary School - - - -
St Joseph's Primary School - - - -
Colgrain Primary School - - - -
Hermitage Primary School - - - -
Parklands School - - - -
Hermitage Academy - - - -
Lomond School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Helensburgh

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Linn Classical classical MP3 320 kbps
Clyde Built Radio arts, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Linn Jazz jazz MP3 320 kbps
Capital FM Glasgow - AAC 48 kbps
Orryy Live 24/7, bouncy MP3
Celtic Music Radio - MP3
Buena Vida community radio, multi genre MP3 192 kbps
HBSA Hospital Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Johnstone Sound - MP3 320 kbps
Quality Radio - MP3
Go Radio Glasgow - MP3 128 kbps
Impact-Digital-Radio - 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

Museums in Helensburgh

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Balloch Steam Slipway
Cartoon Exhibition
Castle House Museum Dunoon
Geilston Garden
Greenock Fire Museum & Heritage Centre
Hill House
Kelburn Museum
Largs Museum
McLean Museum and Art Gallery
Scottish Submarine Centre
Skelmorlie Secret Bunker Museum
Weaver's Cottage

Libraries in Helensburgh

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Balloch Library0.0
Bishopton Library0.0
Bridge of Weir community library0.0
Cardross Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Dumbarton Library0.0
Fairlie Library0.0
Johnstone Library0.0
Largs Library0.0
Lochwinnoch Library0.0
New Tweedie Hall and Library0.0
Watt Memorial Library0.0

Hotels in Helensburgh

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Commodore Hotel
Riva

Restaurants in Helensburgh

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Golden Coin
La Barca
Masala Twist
Mi Tierra Grill&Cocktail Bar
Peckham's
Riverhill Courtyard
Sugar Boat

Cafes in Helensburgh

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clyde Street Cafe
Costa
Humbles
The Ginger Breadman Cafe
The Terrace Coffee House

Cinemas in Helensburgh

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Tower Digital Arts Centre (formerly St Columba Church)

Monuments in Helensburgh

3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bicentenary Celtic Cross
Celtic Cross
Henry Bell Obelisk

Castles in Helensburgh

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bannachra Castle

Veterinaries in Helensburgh

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Parklea Veterinary Surgery

Train Stations in Helensburgh

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Craigendoran
Helensburgh Central
Helensburgh Upper

Gas Stations in Helensburgh

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Shell

Gyms in Helensburgh

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Journey

Golf Courses in Helensburgh

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Helensburgh Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in Helensburgh

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Helensburgh

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 Helensburgh

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Glasgow AirportGLALarge Airport
Glasgow Prestwick AirportPIKLarge Airport
Benston Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Blair Drummond Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Buchlyvie Airstrip-Small Airport
Bute Airfield-Small Airport
Carlung Farm-Small Airport
Kier Garden 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 Helensburgh

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Churchill Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Helensburgh

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bethesda Christian Fellowship
Christian Science Society
Helensburgh Baptist Church
Helensburgh Parish Church
Helensburgh United Reformed Church
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Church
St. Michael & All Angels 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 Helensburgh?

Helensburgh has a population of 13,640 residents and is located in United Kingdom..

What is the weather like in Helensburgh?

Helensburgh has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 66.5 inches, with 10.6 inches of snow.

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