Largs, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Largs is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 11,260. Elevation: 43 ft (13 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

11,260 Population
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
53.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population11,260

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain53.3 in/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population11,260
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates55.7963°, -4.8634°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation53.3 inches (1,354 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Largs

Largs is a small city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 11,260. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Largs

Largs has an average annual temperature of 8.9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Aug (14.3°C), the coldest is Jan (4.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1440 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.1°C / 39°F -1.6° / 10.1° 123.5
Feb 4.8°C / 41°F -1.8° / 9.9° 146.3
Mar 5.3°C / 42°F -0.9° / 11.7° 118.8
Apr 7.1°C / 45°F -0.4° / 14.7° 66.9
May 10.3°C / 51°F 3.1° / 18.8° 87.3
Jun 13°C / 55°F 6.4° / 21.4° 85.8
Jul 14.1°C / 57°F 8.7° / 22.1° 117.6
Aug 14.3°C / 58°F 8.2° / 22.1° 129.3
Sep 12.4°C / 54°F 5.6° / 20.5° 111.8
Oct 9.5°C / 49°F 3.1° / 14.8° 162.0
Nov 6.7°C / 44°F 0.4° / 12.6° 130.9
Dec 4.8°C / 41°F -0.8° / 10.9° 160.1
Largs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates55.7963°N, 4.8634°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.3"
40% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.10"
Driest Month (May) 2.76"

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 M3.8 128 km
May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 79 km
Jan 23, 2011 28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.5 127 km
Jan 26, 1990 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M3.0 94 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 50 km
May 18, 2013 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M2.9 121 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 109 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 50 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 79 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 73 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 61 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 37 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 49 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 100 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 - - 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 6.1 in Wettest
February 40°F (5°C) 4.1 in Coldest
March 42°F (6°C) 4.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in Driest
June 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
July 58°F (15°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 4.1 in
September 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 5.8 in
November 45°F (7°C) 5.8 in
December 42°F (5°C) 5.9 in

Largs has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 40°F in February to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and May the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Largs

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Mary's Primary School - - - -
Largs Primary School - - - -
Largs Academy - - - -
Largs Campus - - - -
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Radio Stations near Largs

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Linn Classical classical MP3 320 kbps
HBSA Hospital Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Johnstone Sound - MP3 320 kbps
Quality Radio - MP3
Impact-Digital-Radio - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Largs

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Benmore Gallery
Big Idea
Bute Museum
Cartoon Exhibition
Castle House Museum Dunoon
Geilston Garden
Greenock Fire Museum & Heritage Centre
Hill House
Kelburn Museum
Largs Museum
McLean Museum and Art Gallery
Museum of the Cumbraes
North Ayrshire Heritage Centre
Scottish Maritime Museum
Scottish Maritime Museum Puffer Café and Shop
Scottish Submarine Centre
Skelmorlie Secret Bunker Museum
Wellwood Burns Centre and Museum
West Kilbride Museum

Libraries in Largs

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Beith Library0.0
Bourtreehill Library0.0
Cardross Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Dalry Library0.0
Dreghorn Library0.0
Fairlie Library0.0
Garrison House0.0
Irvine Library0.0
Kilbirnie Library0.0
Kilwinning Library0.0
Largs Library0.0
Lochwinnoch Library0.0
Rothesay Library0.0
Stevenston Library0.0
Watt Memorial Library0.0
West Kilbride Library0.0

Hotels in Largs

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brisbane House
Haylie Hotel

Restaurants in Largs

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Allegria
Koh-i-Noor
Nardini's

Cafes in Largs

8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Costa
Indigo Eats
Morrisons Cafe
Nardini At The Moorings
Perk
Room
The Bagel Basket
The Healthy Option

Monuments in Largs

3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Battle of Largs Monument
Magnus the Viking
War Memorial

Castles in Largs

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Knock Castle

Clinics in Largs

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nova Recovery

Train Stations in Largs

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Largs

Gas Stations in Largs

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gulf

Banks in Largs

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Scotland

Golf Courses in Largs

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Routenburn Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in Largs

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Ski Resorts Near Largs

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 Largs

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Glasgow AirportGLALarge Airport
Glasgow Prestwick AirportPIKLarge Airport
Benston Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Buchlyvie Airstrip-Small Airport
Bute Airfield-Small Airport
Carlung Farm-Small Airport
Kier Garden Airstrip-Small Airport
Kildalloig Airstrip-Small Airport
Kilkerran UL-Small Airport
Mayfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
New Grimmet Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Oban AirportOBNSmall Airport
South Barnbeth Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Strathaven Airfield-Small Airport
Thornhill Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Largs

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Largs Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Largs

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Clark Memorial Parish Church
St Columba's
St Columba's Parish Church
St John's 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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What is the population of Largs?

Largs has a population of 11,260 residents and is located in United Kingdom..

What is the weather like in Largs?

Largs has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 53.3 inches.

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