Laurieston, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Laurieston is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 2,660. Elevation: 135 ft (41 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

2,660 Population 11,083/sq mi density
135 ft Elevation 41 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
47.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Laurieston

Laurieston

Laurieston is a village in the Falkirk council area in Central Scotland. It is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) east Falkirk, 1.6 miles (2.6 km) south-west of Grangemouth and 1.6 miles (2.6 km) west of Polmont.

People

Population2,660
Density11,083/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain47.0 in/yr
Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Population2,660
Population Density11,083 / sq mi
Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Coordinates55.9956°, -3.7480°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation47.0 inches (1,193 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.2 inches (16 cm)

About Laurieston

Laurieston is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 2,660. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet (41 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Laurieston

Laurieston has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 726 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 75.1
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 46.1
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 65.3
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 44.2
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 48.7
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 55.9
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 63.8
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 54.8
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 74.2
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 73.5
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 53.9
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 70.1
Laurieston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density11,083/sq mi
Coordinates55.9956°N, 3.7480°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.0"
24% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 6.2"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.02"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 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 M3.5 143 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 46 km
May 18, 2013 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M2.9 149 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 100 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 48 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 143 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 104 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 30 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 139 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 105 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 149 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 46 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 6.0 in Wettest
February 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 4.5 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in Driest
May 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
September 53°F (12°C) 4.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.6 in
November 42°F (5°C) 5.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 5.7 in

Laurieston has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.0") and April the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Laurieston

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Andrews RC Primary School - - - -
Laurieston Primary School - - - -
Oakwood School - - - -
Graeme High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Laurieston

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Clyde Built Radio arts, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Capital FM Glasgow - AAC 48 kbps
CareSound Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Regal Radio blues, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Heart FM Glasgow - AAC 48 kbps
Radio Buena Vida community radio, music MP3 192 kbps
100.8 Home Radio - MP3
Stirling Community Radio - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Laurieston

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alloa Tower
Almond Valley Heritage Centre
Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Regimental HQ & Museum
Bannockburn Heritage Centre
Bennie Museum
Blackridge Museum
Bo'ness Motor Museum
Callendar House
Culross Palace
Cumbernauld Museum
Dollar Museum
Dunblane Museum
Falkirk Museums Workshop and Store
John Cowanes Hospital
Kinneil Museum
Leighton Library
Linlithgow Museum
Menstrie Castle
Motherwell Heritage Centre
Museum of Scottish Railways
Polmaise Colliery Museum
Shotts Heritage Centre
Smith Art Gallery & Museum
Stirling Old Town Jail
The Bastion & Thieves Pot
The Dunmore Pineapple
The Wee Museum of Memory
Whitburn Community Museum

Libraries in Laurieston

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Abronhill Library0.0
Airdrie Library0.0
Airdrie Public Library & Observatory0.0
Bannockburn Library0.0
Bathgate Library0.0
Blackridge Library0.0
Bo'ness Library0.0
Bonnybridge Library0.0
Bridge of Allan Library0.0
Carmondean Library0.0
Chapelhall Library0.0
Cleland Library0.0
Cowie Library0.0
Cumbernauld Library0.0
Denny Library0.0
Dollar Civic Centre0.0
Dunblane Library0.0
Falkirk Library0.0
Fauldhouse Library0.0
Grangemouth Library0.0
Kincardine Library0.0
Lanthorn Library0.0
Larbert Library0.0
Leighton Library0.0
Library0.0
Linlithgow Library0.0
Meadowbank Library0.0
Oakley Community Library0.0
Plean Library0.0
Shotts Library0.0
Slamannan Library0.0
Speirs Centre0.0
Stirling Library0.0
Valleyfield Library0.0
West Lothian Local History Library0.0
Whitburn Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Laurieston

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market Square

Restaurants in Laurieston

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Benny T`s

Cafes in Laurieston

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Westfield

Dentists in Laurieston

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Falkirk Courtyard Dental

Veterinaries in Laurieston

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ashbank Veterinary Practice

Breweries in Laurieston

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Alechemy
Allanwater Brewery
Harviestoun Brewery Ltd
Williams Bros. Brewing Co.

Stadiums & Teams in Laurieston

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Laurieston

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 Laurieston

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Edinburgh AirportEDILarge Airport
Glasgow AirportGLALarge Airport
Dundee AirportDNDMedium Airport
Balado Airfield-Small Airport
Balgrummo Steading Airstrip-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
Fife Airport-Small Airport
Fingland-Small Airport
Hilton of Carslogie Airstrip-Small Airport
Kier Garden Airstrip-Small Airport
Kirriemuir Farm Strip-Small Airport
Latch Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Mosside Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Nethershields Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Perth/Scone AirportPSLSmall 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 Laurieston

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Laurieston Post Office

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UFO Sightings
5
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UFO Sightings Near Laurieston

5 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Laurieston.

Name Year Description
Falkirk (uk/scotland) 2010 Red light over Falkirk&#44 Scotland.
Falkirk (uk/scotland) 2007 MY TWO SONS AND THREE FRIENDS SAW A LARGE RED/ORANGE LIGHT IN SKY THAT CIRCLED OVER THEM. THEY TOOK SOME PHOTOS OF IT&#44 AND THEY ARE TO
Falkirk (uk/scotland) 2005 stange long light in a vertical position hi in the sky
Falkirk (uk/scotland) 2001 5.30 PM 16th Sept 2001&#44 clear blue sky&#44 Central Scotland (5 Miles East of Bonnybridge).I was in my back garden sorting some rubbish wit
Falkirk (uk/england) 1999 On my way home one night i seen a triangular object 90-100 feet in the air - which i proceeded to follow

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 Laurieston?

Laurieston has a population of 2,660 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 11,083 people per square mile, spread across 0.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Laurieston?

Laurieston has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 47.0 inches, with 6.2 inches of snow.

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