Lanark, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Lanark is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 9,050. Elevation: 653 ft (199 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

9,050 Population 11/sq mi density
653 ft Elevation 199 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
54.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population9,050
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain54.4 in/yr
Elevation653 ft (199 m)
Population9,050
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation653 ft (199 m)
Coordinates55.6737°, -3.7817°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation54.4 inches (1,382 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lanark

Lanark is a small city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 9,050. The city sits at an elevation of 653 feet (199 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 54.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Lanark 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 54.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 653 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average46.1°F
15% below United Kingdom avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation653 ft (199 m)
Area862.8 sq mi (2,234.7 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates55.6737°N, 3.7817°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.4"
43% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.34"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Nov 1, 2017.

May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 147 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 68 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 64 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 70 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 147 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 123 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 59 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 106 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 118 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 68 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 113 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 6.3 in Coldest, Wettest
February 37°F (3°C) 4.5 in
March 40°F (4°C) 4.8 in
April 44°F (6°C) 2.8 in Driest
May 49°F (10°C) 2.9 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
July 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
September 52°F (11°C) 5.2 in
October 47°F (8°C) 6.0 in
November 41°F (5°C) 5.9 in
December 38°F (3°C) 6.1 in

Lanark has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 37°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and April the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Lanark

6 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Robert Owen Memorial Primary School - - - -
Lanark Primary School - - - -
Lanark Grammar School - - - -
New Lanark Primary School - - - -
St Mary's Primary School - - - -
Stanmore House School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Lanark

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Clyde Built Radio arts, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Capital FM Glasgow - AAC 48 kbps
Orryy Live 24/7, bouncy MP3
Celtic Music Radio - MP3
Buena Vida community radio, multi genre MP3 192 kbps
Regal Radio blues, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Go Radio Glasgow - MP3 128 kbps
Jambo! Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Heart FM Glasgow - AAC 48 kbps
Sunny G Community Radio community MP3 320 kbps
Radio Buena Vida community radio, music MP3 192 kbps
100.8 Home Radio - MP3
Stirling Community Radio - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Lanark

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Almond Valley Heritage Centre
Bennie Museum
Blackridge Museum
Crawfordjohn Heritage Venture
Douglas Heritage Museum
Lanark Museum
Motherwell Heritage Centre
Robert Owen's House
Shotts Heritage Centre
Whitburn Community Museum

Libraries in Lanark

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Airdrie Library0.0
Airdrie Public Library & Observatory0.0
Bathgate Library0.0
Blackridge Library0.0
Carluke Library0.0
Carmondean Library0.0
Chapelhall Library0.0
Cleland Library0.0
Fauldhouse Library0.0
Lanark Library0.0
Larkhall Library0.0
Lesmahagow Library0.0
Main Street Library0.0
Shotts Library0.0
Stonehouse Library0.0
Whitburn Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Lanark

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market Square

Hotels in Lanark

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

New Lanark Mill Hotel

Restaurants in Lanark

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Inn on the Loch
Taj Mahal
The Stables

Cafes in Lanark

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bake N' Butty
Life Styles
The Mill Café

Clinics in Lanark

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lanark Health Centre

Veterinaries in Lanark

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clyde Vet Group

Train Stations in Lanark

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lanark

Bus Stations in Lanark

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lanark Interchange

Gas Stations in Lanark

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Gulf
Lanark Loch Garage

Banks in Lanark

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TSB

Gyms in Lanark

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Curtis Bros Fitness
PureGym

Golf Courses in Lanark

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lanark Golf Club

Breweries in Lanark

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Alechemy

Stadiums & Teams in Lanark

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Lanark

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Newmilns Snow & Sports Complex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snow Factor 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Lanark

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Edinburgh AirportEDILarge Airport
Glasgow AirportGLALarge Airport
Balado Airfield-Small Airport
Benston Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Blair Drummond Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Broomhill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Buchlyvie Airstrip-Small Airport
Castleton Farm-Small Airport
Cumbernauld Airport-Small Airport
Dollar airstrip-Small Airport
East Lochlane Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Falgunzeon Glider Airfield-Small Airport
Fife Airport-Small Airport
Fingland-Small Airport
Glenswinton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hilton of Carslogie Airstrip-Small Airport
Kier Garden Airstrip-Small Airport
Latch Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Mosside Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Nethershields Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Polmont-Small Airport
Portmoak Glider Field-Small Airport
RAF Kirknewton-Small Airport
Sheardale airstrip-Small Airport
Skydive Strathallan-Small Airport
Stonehill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Strathaven Airfield-Small Airport
Thankerton private airstrip-Small Airport
Thornhill Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Lanark

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Lanark Post Office

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Lanark

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
New LanarkCultural2001

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lanark

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christ Church
Gospel Hall
Greyfriars Church
Lanark EU Congregational Church
Murray Chapel
New Life Christian Fellowship
St Mary's RC Church
St Nicholas Parish Church

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Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Lanark

3 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Lanark.

Name Description
Bonnington Linn Height: 10
Corra Linn Height: 26
Dunduff Linn Height: 3

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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Lanark

New Lanark
Cultural · inscribed 2001
New Lanark is a small 18th- century village set in a sublime Scottish landscape where the philanthropist and Utopian idealist Robert Owen moulded a model industrial community in the early 19th century. The imposing cotton mill buildings, the spacious and well-...

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 Lanark

What is the population of Lanark?

Lanark has a population of 9,050 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 862.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lanark?

Lanark 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 54.4 inches.

Nearby Cities

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