Insch, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Insch is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 2,690. Elevation: 423 ft (129 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

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

2,690 Population
423 ft Elevation 129 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
30.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Insch

Insch

Insch is a village in the Garioch, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is located approximately 28 miles (45 km) from the city of Aberdeen.

People

Population2,690

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain30.6 in/yr
Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Population2,690
Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Coordinates57.3427°, -2.6132°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation30.6 inches (776 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Insch

Insch is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 2,690. The city sits at an elevation of 423 feet (129 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Insch

Insch has an average annual temperature of 8.7°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (14.6°C), the coldest is Jan (3.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 836 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.9°C / 39°F 1.5° / 6.3° 67.9
Feb 4.2°C / 40°F 1.4° / 7° 59.6
Mar 5.6°C / 42°F 2.3° / 8.9° 55.7
Apr 7.4°C / 45°F 3.9° / 11° 57.9
May 9.8°C / 50°F 6° / 13.7° 53.5
Jun 12.6°C / 55°F 9° / 16.1° 69.4
Jul 14.6°C / 58°F 10.9° / 18.3° 70.7
Aug 14.4°C / 58°F 10.7° / 18.1° 67.8
Sep 12.5°C / 55°F 9.1° / 15.9° 60.2
Oct 9.4°C / 49°F 6.5° / 12.3° 101.4
Nov 6.2°C / 43°F 3.6° / 8.9° 92.8
Dec 4°C / 39°F 1.5° / 6.5° 78.6
Insch experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 423 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average45.7°F
15% below United Kingdom avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Coordinates57.3427°N, 2.6132°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.6"
20% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 28, 1995.

Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 75 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
May 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
June 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 56°F (14°C) 2.7 in
September 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.1 in Wettest
November 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.7 in

Insch has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 37°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Insch

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Insch School - - - -
Premnay School - - - -
Oyne School - - - -
Old Rayne School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Insch

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio North Angus - MP3 48 kbps
Mearns FM - MP3 96 kbps
Pure Beat Radio - MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Insch

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alford Heritage Centre & Museum
Alford Valley Railway
Carnegie Inverurie Museum
Garioch Heritage Centre
Grampian Transport Museum
Insch Connection Museum
The Bus Collection At Alford

Libraries in Insch

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Brander Building0.0
Carnegie Library0.0
Insch Library0.0
Kemnay Library0.0

Hotels in Insch

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pittodrie House Hotel
The Commercial Hotel

Restaurants in Insch

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Mint

Cafes in Insch

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Drop Dead Vintage Parlour
Morgan Mcveighs

Monuments in Insch

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Market Cross

Castles in Insch

4 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dunnideer Castle
Harthill Castle
Leslie Castle
Lickleyhead Castle

Train Stations in Insch

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Insch

Golf Courses in Insch

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Insch Golf Club

Ski Resorts Near Insch

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Garthdee Ski Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Insch

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aberdeen International AirportABZLarge Airport
RAF LossiemouthLMOMedium Airport
Aboyne Airfield-Small Airport
Baldardo Field-Small Airport
Boyndie Airstrip-Small Airport
Easter Nether Cabra Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Easterton Glider Field-Small Airport
Forfar Airstrip-Small Airport
Hatton Airstrip-Small Airport
Insch Airstrip-Small Airport
Kirriemuir Farm Strip-Small Airport
Laurencekirk-Small Airport
Longside Airfield-Small Airport
Montrose Airstrip-Small Airport
Netherley Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Old Meldrum-Small Airport
Pittodrie-House-Small Airport
Viewfield Airstrip-Small Airport
Whiterashes Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Insch

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Insch Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Insch

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Insch Parish Church
St. Drostan's Episcopal 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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Insch has a population of 2,690 residents and is located in United Kingdom..

What is the weather like in Insch?

Insch has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 30.6 inches.

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