Isle of Bute, United Kingdom
Scotland · United Kingdom
Isle of Bute is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 7,228. Elevation: 26 ft (8 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 Isle of Bute
The Isle of Bute, known as Bute, is an island in the Firth of Clyde in Scotland. It is divided into highland and lowland areas by the Highland Boundary Fault.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,228 |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 55.8366°, -5.0559° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Scotland |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 71.0 inches (1,803 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Isle of Bute
Isle of Bute is a small city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 7,228. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 55.8366°N, 5.0559°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 | - | - | 100 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 6.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 7.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 7.6 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 8.0 in |
Isle of Bute has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 40°F in February to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 71.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.5") and May the driest (3.6").
Schools in Isle of Bute
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Isle of Bute
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Isle of Bute
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benmore Gallery | ||||
| Bute Museum | ||||
| Cartoon Exhibition | ||||
| Castle House Museum Dunoon | ||||
| Colintraive Heritage Centre | ||||
| Heritage Centre | ||||
| Kelburn Museum | ||||
| Largs Museum | ||||
| Museum of the Cumbraes | ||||
| Skelmorlie Secret Bunker Museum | ||||
| West Kilbride Museum |
Libraries in Isle of Bute
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairlie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Garrison House | 0.0 | |||||
| Largs Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rothesay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Kilbride Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Isle of Bute
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Isle of Bute
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Isle of Bute
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Isle of Bute
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Isle of Bute
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Isle of Bute
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Isle of Bute
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arran Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Isle of Bute
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Isle of Bute
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow Factor | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Isle of Bute
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Airport | GLA | Large Airport |
| Glasgow Prestwick Airport | PIK | Large Airport |
| Campbeltown Airport | CAL | Medium Airport |
| Buchlyvie Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bute Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Carlung Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Gigha Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Glensanda Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kildalloig Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kilkerran UL | - | Small Airport |
| Mayfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| New Grimmet Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Oban Airport | OBN | Small Airport |
| South Barnbeth Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Isle of Bute
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Rothesay Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Isle of Bute
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bute Baptist Church | |
| St Andrew’s Roman Catholic Church, Rothesay | |
| St Ninians Chapel (ruin) | |
| St Peter's Episcopal Church |
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UFO Sightings Near Isle of Bute
1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Isle of Bute.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Isle of bute (uk/scotland) | 2011 | Six horizontal solid white lights with one glowing red in the middle |
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
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Isle of Bute has a population of 7,228 residents and is located in United Kingdom..
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Isle of Bute has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 71.0 inches.
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