Innerleithen, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Innerleithen is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 3,110. Elevation: 486 ft (148 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

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

3,110 Population
486 ft Elevation 148 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
49.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Innerleithen

Innerleithen

Innerleithen is a market town and civil parish in the committee area of Tweeddale, in the Scottish Borders. It was formerly in the historic county of Peeblesshire or Tweeddale.

People

Population3,110

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain49.1 in/yr
Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Population3,110
Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Coordinates55.6193°, -3.0630°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation49.1 inches (1,247 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.0 inches (23 cm)

About Innerleithen

Innerleithen is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 3,110. The city sits at an elevation of 486 feet (148 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Innerleithen

Innerleithen has an average annual temperature of 7.8°C (46°F). The hottest month is Jul (13.8°C), the coldest is Jan (2.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1826 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.7°C / 37°F 0.4° / 4.9° 206.8
Feb 3°C / 37°F 0.3° / 5.7° 170.0
Mar 4.4°C / 40°F 1° / 7.8° 146.7
Apr 6.6°C / 44°F 2.4° / 10.7° 102.4
May 9.4°C / 49°F 4.8° / 14° 102.9
Jun 12.1°C / 54°F 7.9° / 16.4° 111.2
Jul 13.8°C / 57°F 9.6° / 18.1° 128.6
Aug 13.6°C / 56°F 9.5° / 17.6° 145.4
Sep 11.4°C / 53°F 7.5° / 15.2° 132.4
Oct 8.3°C / 47°F 5.1° / 11.5° 184.8
Nov 5.2°C / 41°F 2.5° / 7.8° 190.0
Dec 2.8°C / 37°F 0.4° / 5.2° 204.9
Innerleithen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 486 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below United Kingdom avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)

Geography

Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Coordinates55.6193°N, 3.0630°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.1"
29% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 9.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.20"
Driest Month (May) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M2.5 on May 28, 2008.

Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 104 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 68 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 106 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 90 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 96 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 105 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 139 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 5.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.8 in
March 38°F (3°C) 4.3 in
April 42°F (5°C) 3.0 in
May 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in Driest
June 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
July 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
September 51°F (10°C) 4.4 in
October 46°F (8°C) 5.1 in
November 40°F (4°C) 4.9 in
December 37°F (3°C) 5.2 in

Innerleithen has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 35°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and May the driest (2.9").

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Schools in Innerleithen

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Ronan's Primary School - - - -
Yarrow Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Innerleithen

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Capital FM Edinburgh edinburgh, pop MP3 128 kbps
Forth1 pop music, popular AAC+ 47 kbps
East Coast FM Haddington easy listening MP3 320 kbps
BFBS Scotland - AAC+ 64 kbps
Edge 1 - MP3
Hear Me top pop pop, pop music MP3
TD1 Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Radio ENRG alternative, edinburgh MP3
242 RADIO - MP3 128 kbps
EHFM community radio, edinburgh MP3 192 kbps
Radio GH folk MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Innerleithen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Halliwell's House Museum & Robson Gallery
John Buchan Story
National Mining Museum Scotland
Peebles Museum and Gallery
Robert Smail's Printing Works
Robert Smail's Printing Works
Sir Walter Scottʼs Courtroom
St Ronanʼs Wells Visitor Centre

Libraries in Innerleithen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gorebridge Library0.0
Mayfield Library0.0
Newtongrange Library0.0
Peebles Library0.0

Hotels in Innerleithen

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caddon View
Gordon Arms Hotel
Traquair Arms Hotel

Restaurants in Innerleithen

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Saffron

Cafes in Innerleithen

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Garden Cafe
Loulabelles
No1 Peebles Road
The Sitooterie

Castles in Innerleithen

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Glen House
Traquair House

Veterinaries in Innerleithen

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Galedin Vetinary

Golf Courses in Innerleithen

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Innerleithen Golf Club

Breweries in Innerleithen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Freewheelin' Brewery Co.

Airports Near Innerleithen

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Edinburgh AirportEDILarge Airport
Carlisle Lake District AirportCAXMedium Airport
RAF Spadeadam-Medium Airport
Archerfield Airstrip-Small Airport
Balado Airfield-Small Airport
Balgone Airstrip-Small Airport
Balgrummo Steading Airstrip-Small Airport
Broomhill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Castleton Farm-Small Airport
Charterhall Airfield-Small Airport
Dollar airstrip-Small Airport
East Fortune Airfield-Small Airport
Eccles Newton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Falgunzeon Glider Airfield-Small Airport
Fife Airport-Small Airport
Fingland-Small Airport
Hilton of Carslogie Airstrip-Small Airport
Kingsmuir Airfield-Small Airport
Kirkbride Airfield-Small Airport
Latch Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lempitlaw Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Midlem Airstrip-Small Airport
Mosside Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Nairns Mains Airstrip-Small Airport
Nether Huntlywood Airstrip-Small 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
Teuchats Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Thankerton private airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Innerleithen

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Innerleithen Church
St. Andrew's 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 Innerleithen?

Innerleithen has a population of 3,110 residents and is located in United Kingdom..

What is the weather like in Innerleithen?

Innerleithen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 49.1 inches, with 9.0 inches of snow.

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