Moffat, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Moffat is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 2,510. Elevation: 404 ft (123 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

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

2,510 Population
404 ft Elevation 123 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
63.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Moffat

Moffat

Moffat is a burgh and parish in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Part of the Dumfries and Galloway local authority area in Scotland, it lies on the River Annan, with a population of around 2,500. It was a centre of the wool trade and a spa town.

People

Population2,510

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain63.9 in/yr
Elevation404 ft (123 m)
Population2,510
Elevation404 ft (123 m)
Coordinates55.3353°, -3.4414°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation63.9 inches (1,623 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.4 inches (32 cm)

About Moffat

Moffat is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 2,510. The city sits at an elevation of 404 feet (123 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Moffat

Moffat has an average annual temperature of 7.8°C (46°F). The hottest month is Jul (13.8°C), the coldest is Jan (2.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1826 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.7°C / 37°F 0.4° / 4.9° 206.8
Feb 3°C / 37°F 0.3° / 5.7° 170.0
Mar 4.4°C / 40°F 1° / 7.8° 146.7
Apr 6.6°C / 44°F 2.4° / 10.7° 102.4
May 9.4°C / 49°F 4.8° / 14° 102.9
Jun 12.1°C / 54°F 7.9° / 16.4° 111.2
Jul 13.8°C / 57°F 9.6° / 18.1° 128.6
Aug 13.6°C / 56°F 9.5° / 17.6° 145.4
Sep 11.4°C / 53°F 7.5° / 15.2° 132.4
Oct 8.3°C / 47°F 5.1° / 11.5° 184.8
Nov 5.2°C / 41°F 2.5° / 7.8° 190.0
Dec 2.8°C / 37°F 0.4° / 5.2° 204.9
Moffat has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 404 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average43.8°F
19% below United Kingdom avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)

Geography

Elevation404 ft (123 m)
Coordinates55.3353°N, 3.4414°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.9"
68% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 12.4"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.20"
Driest Month (May) 3.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.6 on Nov 1, 2017.

Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 133 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 111 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 148 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 29 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 113 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 102 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 139 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 75 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 111 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 7.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 35°F (2°C) 5.2 in
March 38°F (3°C) 5.8 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in
May 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in Driest
June 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
July 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 54°F (12°C) 4.6 in
September 50°F (10°C) 5.7 in
October 45°F (7°C) 6.9 in
November 39°F (4°C) 6.8 in
December 36°F (2°C) 7.2 in

Moffat has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 35°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.2") and May the driest (3.5").

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Schools in Moffat

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Moffat Academy - - - -
Beattock School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Moffat

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
JFSR - Jazz Funk Soul Radio funk, jazz AAC 320 kbps
Bay Trust Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Alive Radio 107.3 dance, hits MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Moffat

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum
Ellisland Farm
Moffat Museum

Libraries in Moffat

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Lochmaben Library0.0
Lochthorne Library0.0
Lockerbie Library0.0

Hotels in Moffat

8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Annandale Arms Hotel
Auchen Castle
Black Bull Inn & Hotel
Buccleuch Arms Hotel
Moffat House
Stag Hotel
The Balmoral Hotel & Restaurant
The Star Hotel

Restaurants in Moffat

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Best Pizza & Kebab House
Brodies
Hugo's
Spice India
The Buccleuch Arms Hotel Restaurant

Cafes in Moffat

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Ariete
Green Frog
Mutchies Munchies
Rest At Manse
The Rumblin' Tum

Theatres in Moffat

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Old Well Theatre

Monuments in Moffat

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hislop's Grave
Monument to the Ettrick Shepherd

Castles in Moffat

3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hawkshaw Castle
Lochhouse Tower
Lochwood Castle

Clinics in Moffat

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Moffat Clinic
The Moffat Rehab Studio

Veterinaries in Moffat

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ark Veterinary Centre

Gas Stations in Moffat

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Gulf

Banks in Moffat

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Scotland

Golf Courses in Moffat

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Moffat Golf Course

Airports Near Moffat

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Edinburgh AirportEDILarge Airport
Carlisle Lake District AirportCAXMedium Airport
Archerfield Airstrip-Small Airport
Balgone Airstrip-Small Airport
Berrier Airstrip-Small Airport
Broomhill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Castleton Farm-Small Airport
Cumbernauld Airport-Small Airport
East Fortune Airfield-Small Airport
Falgunzeon Glider Airfield-Small Airport
Fingland-Small Airport
Glenswinton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Kirkbride Airfield-Small Airport
Latch Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lennox Plunton Airstrip-Small Airport
Midlem Airstrip-Small Airport
Mosside Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Nairns Mains Airstrip-Small Airport
Nethershields Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Polmont-Small Airport
RAF Kirknewton-Small Airport
Stonehill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Strathaven Airfield-Small Airport
Thankerton private airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Moffat

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Moffat Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Moffat

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Andrew's Parish Church
St Luke's
St. John's Church

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UFO Sightings
3
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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UFO Sightings Near Moffat

3 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Moffat.

Name Year Description
Moffat (uk/scotland) 2010 We...have...full...video...footage.on...a..camera .although...my...cam...phone...never picked..up They...were...4...red...roundish...sl
United kingdom 2002 unusal bright light moving in an unbeleivable manner throughout the sky
United kingdom (location unspecified) 2002 In the winter of 2002&#44 me and my father toke a interest in ufo spotting&#44 using different things to contact them e.g powerful torchs&#44 we

Waterfalls Near Moffat

2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Moffat.

Name Description
Dob's Linn Waterfall
Grey Mare's Tail (NTS) Height: 60

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 Moffat?

Moffat has a population of 2,510 residents and is located in United Kingdom..

What is the weather like in Moffat?

Moffat has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 63.9 inches, with 12.4 inches of snow.

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