Leuchars, United Kingdom
Scotland · United Kingdom
Leuchars is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 2,340. Elevation: 59 ft (18 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
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People
Climate
| Population | 2,340 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Coordinates | 56.3817°, -2.8825° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Scotland |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 26.8 inches (681 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Leuchars
Leuchars is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 2,340. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 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 26.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Climate in Leuchars
Leuchars has an average annual temperature of 9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (15°C), the coldest is Jan (3.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 712 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 925.7 sq mi (2,397.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 56.3817°N, 2.8825°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in |
Leuchars has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.9") and April the driest (1.7").
Schools in Leuchars
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leuchars Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Leuchars
12 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital FM Edinburgh | edinburgh, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Forth1 | pop music, popular | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| East Coast FM Haddington | easy listening | MP3 320 kbps | |
| BFBS Scotland | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Edge 1 | - | MP3 | |
| Dundee Radio Club | community radio, field recordings | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio ENRG | alternative, edinburgh | MP3 | |
| 242 RADIO | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| EHFM | community radio, edinburgh | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio GH | folk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Tay Bridges Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| NOW Radio 80s | 80's, 80s | MP3 |
Museums in Leuchars
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auld Wemyss Ways Heritage Centre | ||||
| Bell Pettigrew Museum | ||||
| Broughty Castle Museum | ||||
| Buckhaven Museum | ||||
| Cupar Heritage Centre | ||||
| D'Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum | ||||
| Discovery Point | ||||
| Dundee Museum of Transport | ||||
| Dundee Science Centre | ||||
| Fife Folk Museum | ||||
| HMS Unicorn | ||||
| Methil Heritage Centre | ||||
| MUSA Collections Centre | ||||
| R&A World Golf Museum | ||||
| Scotstarvit Tower | ||||
| Scottish Fisheries Museum | ||||
| St Andrews Castle Visitor Centre | ||||
| St Andrews Cathedral Museum | ||||
| St Andrews Museum | ||||
| St Andrews Preservation Trust Museum | ||||
| St Monans Heritage Collection | ||||
| Tayside Medical History Museum | ||||
| The McManus | ||||
| The McManus Collection's Unit | ||||
| V&A Dundee | ||||
| Verdant Works | ||||
| Wardlaw Museum | ||||
| Wemyss Cave Museum & Visitor Centre |
Libraries in Leuchars
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardler Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Arthurstone Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bernard King Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackness Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Broughty Ferry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Buckhaven Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Carnoustie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coldside Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Colinsburgh Galloway Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cupar Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dundee Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Elie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fintry Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| J F Allen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kennoway Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ladybank Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Largo Library and Community Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Leven Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library & Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Lochee Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Main Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Martyrs Kirk Research Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Menzieshill Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Methil Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Monifieth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newport Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pittenweem Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Andrews Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Monans Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tayport Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Hub Library & Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| University of St Andrews Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Waid Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitfield Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Windmill Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Leuchars
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnoustie Farmers' Market | |||||
| Dundee Farmers' Market |
Hotels in Leuchars
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Leuchars
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Leuchars
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Leuchars
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Leuchars
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Leuchars
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Futtle | ||||
| Holy Goat Brewing | ||||
| MòR Beers | ||||
| Redcastle Brewery | ||||
| St Andrews Brewing Company |
Stadiums & Teams in Leuchars
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Leuchars
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenshee Ski Center | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Leuchars
30 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Airport | EDI | Large Airport |
| Dundee Airport | DND | Medium Airport |
| Leuchars Station Airfield | ADX | Medium Airport |
| Aboyne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Archerfield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Balado Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Baldardo Field | - | Small Airport |
| Balgone Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Balgrummo Steading Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Broomhill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Castleton Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Charterhall Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| East Fortune Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eccles Newton Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fife Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Forfar Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hilton of Carslogie Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kingsmuir Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kirriemuir Farm Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Latch Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Laurencekirk | - | Small Airport |
| Montrose Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nairns Mains Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nether Huntlywood Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Netherley Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Perth/Scone Airport | PSL | Small Airport |
| Pilmuir Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Portmoak Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| RAF Kirknewton | - | Small Airport |
| Teuchats Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Leuchars
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Leuchars Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Leuchars
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St Athernase |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
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What is the population of Leuchars?
Leuchars has a population of 2,340 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 925.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Leuchars?
Leuchars 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 26.8 inches.
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