Macduff, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Macduff is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 3,950. Elevation: 56 ft (17 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

3,950 Population
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
25.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Macduff

Lord Macduff, the Thane of Fife, is a character and the heroic main antagonist in William Shakespeare's Macbeth (c.1603–1607) that is loosely based on history. Macduff, a legendary hero, plays a pivotal role in the play: he suspects Macbeth of regicide and eventually kills Macbeth in the final act. He can be seen as the avenging hero who helps save Scotland from Macbeth's tyranny in the play.

People

Population3,950

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain25.9 in/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population3,950
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates57.6701°, -2.4969°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation25.9 inches (657 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Macduff

Macduff is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 3,950. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 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 25.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Macduff 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 25.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average47.0°F
13% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates57.6701°N, 2.4969°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.9"
32% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.60"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 28, 1995.

Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.8 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in Driest
May 49°F (10°C) 1.8 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
July 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in Wettest
October 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in

Macduff has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.6") and April the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Macduff

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Macduff Primary School - - - -
King Edward School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Macduff

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Macduff

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Duff House
Museum of Banff
Portsoy Salmon Bothy

Libraries in Macduff

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Macduff Library0.0
Portsoy Library0.0
Whitehills Library0.0

Hotels in Macduff

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Knowes Hotel
Parkhotel Macduff

Cafes in Macduff

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eden Watermill Gift shop and Tea Room
Tarlair Pavilion

Monuments in Macduff

3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mercat Cross
Temple of Venus
The Knowes War Memorial

Clinics in Macduff

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MacDuff Vaccination Centre

Gas Stations in Macduff

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #3743151782

Golf Courses in Macduff

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Myrus Golf Centre and Driving Range
Royal Tarlair Golf Club

Ski Resorts Near Macduff

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Garthdee Ski Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Macduff

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aberdeen International AirportABZLarge Airport
Aboyne Airfield-Small Airport
Boyndie Airstrip-Small Airport
Easter Nether Cabra Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hatton Airstrip-Small Airport
Insch Airstrip-Small Airport
Longside Airfield-Small Airport
Netherley Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Old Meldrum-Small Airport
Pittodrie-House-Small Airport
Viewfield Airstrip-Small Airport
Whiterashes Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Macduff

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
J & J Porterfield

Churches & Religious Organizations in Macduff

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Macduff Parish 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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Macduff 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 25.9 inches.

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