Isle of Arran, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Isle of Arran is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 5,058. Elevation: 942 ft (287 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

5,058 Population 7/sq mi density

942 ft Elevation 287 meters

47°F Avg Temperature 8°C

70.9 in Annual Rain

Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population5,058

Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)

Rain70.9 in/yr

Elevation942 ft (287 m)

Population	5,058
Population Density	7 / sq mi
Elevation	942 ft (287 m)
Coordinates	55.5815°, -5.2123°
Timezone	Europe/London
Country	🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / Province	Scotland
Average Temperature	47°F (8°C)
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation	70.9 inches (1,801 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Isle of Arran

Isle of Arran is a small city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 5,058. The city sits at an elevation of 942 feet (287 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Isle of Arran experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 70.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 942 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)

Annual Average	47.3°F
	12% below United Kingdom avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	57°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation	942 ft (287 m)
Area	732.0 sq mi (1,895.9 km²)
Population Density	7/sq mi
Coordinates	55.5815°N, 5.2123°W
Timezone	Europe/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.9"

87% above United Kingdom avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 8.27"

Driest Month (May) 3.66"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 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	143 km
May 3, 1998	Scotland, United Kingdom	M3.5	74 km
Jan 23, 2011	28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom	M3.5	142 km
Jan 26, 1990	34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom	M3.0	87 km
Jun 20, 2003	12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom	M3.0	82 km
May 18, 2013	27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom	M2.9	136 km
May 13, 2001	3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom	M2.9	113 km
Jun 20, 2003	14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom	M2.8	82 km
Aug 27, 1992	33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom	M2.7	74 km
Mar 7, 1998	13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom	M2.7	92 km
Nov 30, 1997	4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom	M2.7	94 km
Nov 1, 2017	2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom	M2.6	36 km
Jun 20, 2003	12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom	M2.5	82 km
Jan 9, 1990	29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom	M2.5	130 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	-	-	112 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	8.3 in	Wettest
February	39°F (4°C)	5.4 in	Coldest
March	41°F (5°C)	6.6 in
April	45°F (7°C)	4.0 in
May	50°F (10°C)	3.7 in	Driest
June	54°F (12°C)	3.9 in
July	57°F (14°C)	4.4 in	Warmest
August	57°F (14°C)	5.3 in
September	53°F (12°C)	6.6 in
October	48°F (9°C)	7.3 in
November	44°F (6°C)	7.6 in
December	40°F (5°C)	7.9 in

Isle of Arran has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 39°F in February to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 70.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.3") and May the driest (3.7").

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Schools in Isle of Arran

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Shiskine Primary School	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Isle of Arran

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality

Museums in Isle of Arran

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Arran Heritage Museum
Coast Discovery Center

Libraries in Isle of Arran

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Arran Library and Brodick Hall		0.0

Hotels in Isle of Arran

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ashbank Hotel

Carradale Hotel

Dunvalanree

Kinloch Hotel

Lochranza Country Inn

Cafes in Isle of Arran

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Thyme

Machrie Tearoom

The Tearoom

Monuments in Isle of Arran

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hutton’s Unconformity

Castles in Isle of Arran

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lochranza Castle

Golf Courses in Isle of Arran

5 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carradale Golf Course

Corrie Golf Club

Lochranza Golf Course

Machrie Bay Golf Course

Shiskine Golf Club

Breweries in Isle of Arran

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Arran Brewery

Airports Near Isle of Arran

12 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Glasgow Prestwick Airport	PIK	Large Airport
Campbeltown Airport	CAL	Medium Airport
Bute Airfield	-	Small Airport
Carlung Farm	-	Small Airport
Castle Kennedy Airfield	-	Small Airport
Gigha Airfield	-	Small Airport
Kildalloig Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Kilkerran UL	-	Small Airport
Knockrome Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Mayfield Farm Airstrip	-	Small Airport
New Grimmet Farm Airstrip	-	Small Airport
South Barnbeth Farm Airstrip	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Isle of Arran

3 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Blackwaterfoot Post Office
Lochranza Post Office
Pirnmill Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Isle of Arran

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Shiskine Free Church
St Molios Church

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Waterfalls

Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors

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Waterfalls Near Isle of Arran

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Isle of Arran.

Name	Description
Glenrosa Falls

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Isle of Arran

What is the population of Isle of Arran?

Isle of Arran has a population of 5,058 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 732.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Isle of Arran?

Isle of Arran has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 70.9 inches.

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