Kelso, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Kelso is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 6,910. Elevation: 131 ft (40 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

6,910 Population
131 ft Elevation 40 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
31.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Kelso

Kelso High School is a state-funded comprehensive secondary school in Kelso, Scotland, under the control of the Scottish Borders Council. It is one of nine secondary schools in the Scottish Borders and the only one in Kelso. Pupils come to Kelso High School from the town of Kelso, the villages of Ednam, Eckford, Stichill, Smailholm, Morebattle, Roxburgh, Yetholm and other hamlets in the surrounding area. The current building was opened to students in November 2017.

People

Population6,910

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain31.0 in/yr
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Population6,910
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Coordinates55.5981°, -2.4338°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation31.0 inches (788 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kelso

Kelso is a small city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 6,910. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Kelso experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Coordinates55.5981°N, 2.4338°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.0"
18% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.19"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 139 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 94 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 141 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 133 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 123 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 95 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 140 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
July 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in Wettest
November 42°F (5°C) 3.0 in
December 38°F (4°C) 2.9 in

Kelso has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Kelso

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Edenside Primary School - - - -
Ednam Primary School - - - -
Broomlands Primary School - - - -
Sprouston Primary School - - - -
Kelso High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kelso

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
East Coast FM Haddington easy listening MP3 320 kbps
Hear Me top pop pop, pop music MP3
TD1 Radio - MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Kelso

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Coldstream Museum
Hirsel Homestead Museum & Craft Centre
Jedburgh Castle Jail and Museum
Jim Clark Motorsport Museum
Mary Queen Of Scots' Visitors Centre

Libraries in Kelso

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Coldstream Library0.0
Duns Library0.0
Earlston Library0.0
Jedburgh Library0.0
Kelso Library0.0

Hotels in Kelso

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Black Swan Hotel
Border Hotel
Cross Keys Hotel
Ednam House Hotel

Restaurants in Kelso

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

China Town
Kwan's
Oscar's
Ristorante Italia
Sultans of Kelso

Cafes in Kelso

8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe U
Caroline's Coffee Shop
Courtyard Café
Off The Square
Seasons
Terrace Café
The Knowes
The Topiary Restarant

Theatres in Kelso

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tait Hall

Monuments in Kelso

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monument to Anna Maria Griffith
Thomson's Monument

Castles in Kelso

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Floors Castle

Clinics in Kelso

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bowen Health
Health For Life

Dentists in Kelso

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

SW Norman & Associates

Veterinaries in Kelso

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Galedin Veterinary

Banks in Kelso

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Scotland
RBS

Gyms in Kelso

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Abbey Fitness

Golf Courses in Kelso

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kelso Golf Club

Airports Near Kelso

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle International AirportNCLLarge Airport
Carlisle Lake District AirportCAXMedium Airport
RAF Spadeadam-Medium Airport
Archerfield Airstrip-Small Airport
Athey's Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Balgone Airstrip-Small Airport
Balgrummo Steading Airstrip-Small Airport
Bywell Airfield-Small Airport
Castleton Farm-Small Airport
Causey Park Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Charlton Mires Airstrip-Small Airport
Charterhall Airfield-Small Airport
Currock Hill Glider Field-Small Airport
East Fortune Airfield-Small Airport
Eccles Newton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Eshott Airfield-Small Airport
Ewesley Airstrip-Small Airport
Hilton of Carslogie Airstrip-Small Airport
Kingsmuir Airfield-Small Airport
Lempitlaw Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Loadman Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Midlem Airstrip-Small Airport
Milfield Glider Field-Small Airport
Nairns Mains Airstrip-Small Airport
Nether Huntlywood Airstrip-Small Airport
Pilmuir Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Selby House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Teuchats Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Kelso

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kelso Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kelso

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Ednam Parish Kirk
Kelso Baptist Church
Kelso Evangelical Church
Kelso North Parish Church
Kelso Old Parish Church
Makerstoun Kirk
Quaker Meeting House
Saint Andrew's Church
Sprouston Kirk
Stichill Church

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Kelso

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Kelso.

Name Description
Stichill Linn

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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Kelso has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 31.0 inches.

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