Lossiemouth, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Lossiemouth is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 7,870. Elevation: 72 ft (22 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

7,870 Population 6/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
26.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population7,870
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain26.4 in/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Population7,870
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates57.7214°, -3.2834°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation26.4 inches (671 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lossiemouth

Lossiemouth is a small city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 7,870. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 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 26.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Lossiemouth

Lossiemouth 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 664 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.8°C / 39°F 1.2° / 6.4° 49.6
Feb 4.5°C / 40°F 1.5° / 7.5° 43.5
Mar 5.9°C / 43°F 2.4° / 9.4° 39.6
Apr 7.8°C / 46°F 4.2° / 11.4° 42.0
May 10.4°C / 51°F 6.8° / 14° 50.7
Jun 12.6°C / 55°F 9.4° / 15.7° 61.4
Jul 15°C / 59°F 11.5° / 18.4° 60.3
Aug 14.4°C / 58°F 11° / 17.8° 66.8
Sep 12.7°C / 55°F 9.2° / 16.2° 66.9
Oct 9.6°C / 49°F 6.5° / 12.8° 71.8
Nov 6.6°C / 44°F 3.7° / 9.5° 56.9
Dec 4.2°C / 40°F 1.3° / 7.2° 54.4
Lossiemouth 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 26.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average47.0°F
13% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area1,231.0 sq mi (3,188.3 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates57.7214°N, 3.2834°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.4"
30% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.64"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 8, 2006.

Jun 8, 2006 35 km ENE of Portree, United Kingdom M2.9 142 km
Jul 26, 1992 45 km E of Portree, United Kingdom M2.8 132 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 63 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.6 in Driest
May 49°F (10°C) 1.8 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
July 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in Wettest
November 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in

Lossiemouth has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.6") and April the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Lossiemouth

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lossiemouth High School - - - -
Hythehill Primary School - - - -
St Gerardine Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Lossiemouth

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Lossiemouth

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Burghead Museum
Elgin Cathedral Museum
Elgin Motor Museum
Elgin Museum
Fochabers Folk Museum and Heritage Centre
WDC Scottish Dolphin Centre

Libraries in Lossiemouth

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Burghead Library0.0
Dunbarney House0.0
Elgin Library0.0

Hotels in Lossiemouth

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Firth Hotel & Restaurant
Poseidon's Inn
Stotfield House Hotel
The Skerry Brae

Restaurants in Lossiemouth

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

1629
Guidi's Restaurant and Ice Cream Bar
Harbour Lights
The Beach Bar & Restaurant Moray

Cafes in Lossiemouth

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Costa
Covesea Cafe
Gulays Patisserie
The Beach Hut
The Sandwich Bar

Monuments in Lossiemouth

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mercat Cross
Mercat Cross

Clinics in Lossiemouth

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Moray Coast Health Centre
Station Medical Centre

Veterinaries in Lossiemouth

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Moray Coast Vet Group

Gas Stations in Lossiemouth

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #12463778804

Golf Courses in Lossiemouth

4 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Covesea Links
Golf Dedication Centre Pitch & Putt
Gordonstoun Golf Course
Moray Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in Lossiemouth

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Lossiemouth

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
RAF LossiemouthLMOMedium Airport
Wick John O'Groats AirportWICMedium Airport
Aboyne Airfield-Small Airport
Ballone Castle Airstrip-Small Airport
Boyndie Airstrip-Small Airport
Dornoch Airfield-Small Airport
Easter Airfield-Small Airport
Easterton Glider Field-Small Airport
Feshiebridge Glider Field-Small Airport
Insch Airstrip-Small Airport
Shempston Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Tain Ultralight Airstrip-Small Airport
Tullochgribban-High Airstrip-Small Airport
Viewfield Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Lossiemouth

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Lossiemouth Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lossiemouth

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Lossiemouth Baptist Church
Lossiemouth United Free Church
St Aiden's Church
St. Columba's Catholic Church
St. Gerardine's High Church
St. James' 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Lossiemouth

What is the population of Lossiemouth?

Lossiemouth has a population of 7,870 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 1,231.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lossiemouth?

Lossiemouth 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 26.4 inches.

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