Howwood, United Kingdom
Scotland · United Kingdom
Howwood is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 1,798. Elevation: 125 ft (38 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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About Howwood
Howwood is a village in Renfrewshire, Scotland. It is between Johnstone and Lochwinnoch, just off the A737 dual carriageway between the nearby town of Paisley and the Ayrshire border. It is served by Howwood railway station.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,798 |
| Population Density | 14 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Coordinates | 55.8106°, -4.5573° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Scotland |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 66.5 inches (1,688 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 10.6 inches (27 cm) |
About Howwood
Howwood is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 1,798. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet (38 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Area | 133.0 sq mi (344.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.8106°N, 4.5573°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 720 | HEBRIDES (SCOTLAND) | Questionable Earthquake | - | - | 129 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 5.4 in |
Howwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 39°F in February to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.7") and April the driest (2.6").
Schools in Howwood
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Howwood Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Corseford School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Howwood
17 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 | |
| Celtic Music Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Orryy Live | 24/7, bouncy | MP3 | |
| Capital FM Glasgow | - | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Buena Vida | community radio, multi genre | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Impact-Digital-Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Go Radio Glasgow | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Quality Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Johnstone Sound | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Jambo! Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| HBSA Hospital Radio | - | MP3 128 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 |
Museums in Howwood
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balloch Steam Slipway | ||||
| Big Idea | ||||
| Clydebank Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| Dean Castle Country Park Rural Life Centre | ||||
| Dick Institute | ||||
| Dundonald Castle Vistor Centre | ||||
| Fairfield Heritage Centre | ||||
| Geilston Garden | ||||
| Glasgow Museums Resource Centre | ||||
| Glenlee Visitor Centre | ||||
| Greenock Fire Museum & Heritage Centre | ||||
| Hill House | ||||
| House for an Art Lover | ||||
| Lochgoin Museum | ||||
| McLean Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| North Ayrshire Heritage Centre | ||||
| Paisley Museum and Art Galleries | ||||
| Renfrew Museum | ||||
| Scottish Maritime Museum | ||||
| Scottish Maritime Museum Puffer Café and Shop | ||||
| Scottish Submarine Centre | ||||
| Sma' Shot Cottages | ||||
| The Burrell Collection | ||||
| The Govan Stones | ||||
| Victoria Park Fossil Grove | ||||
| Weaver's Cottage | ||||
| Wellwood Burns Centre and Museum |
Libraries in Howwood
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Fisher Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Anniesland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Balloch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Barrhead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bearsden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beith Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bellfield Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bishopton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bourtreehill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bridge of Weir community library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cardonald Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cardross Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dalmuir Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dalry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dreghorn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dumbarton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Duntocher Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Elder Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Erskine Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ferguslie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Foxbar Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glenburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hurlford Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Irvine Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Johnstone Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kilbirnie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kilwinning Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Knightswood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lochwinnoch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mearns Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Milngavie Library & Community Education Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Neilston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| New Tweedie Hall and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newmilns Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Paisley Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Renfrew Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Robertson Tryst Library & Learning Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Springside Library and Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Stevenston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thornliebank Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Watt Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Westerton Hall and Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Howwood
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilmarnock Indoor Market |
Hotels in Howwood
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Howwood
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Howwood
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Howwood
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Howwood
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Howwood
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Howwood
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 Howwood
19 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Airport | GLA | Large Airport |
| Glasgow Prestwick Airport | PIK | Large Airport |
| Benston Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blair Drummond Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Buchlyvie Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bute Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Carlung Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Cumbernauld Airport | - | Small Airport |
| East Lochlane Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kier Garden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kilkerran UL | - | Small Airport |
| Mayfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mosside Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nethershields Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| New Grimmet Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| South Barnbeth Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Stonehill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Strathaven Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Thornhill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Howwood
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Howwood Parish Church | |
| The Church Of Christ The King |
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Waterfalls Near Howwood
3 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Howwood.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Lower cascade | |
| Middle cascade | |
| Upper cascade |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
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What is the population of Howwood?
Howwood has a population of 1,798 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 133.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Howwood?
Howwood 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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