Montrose, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Montrose is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 12,100. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

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

12,100 Population
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
29.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Montrose

Montrose

Montrose is a town and former royal burgh in Angus, Scotland. Situated 28 miles north of Dundee and 37 miles south of Aberdeen, Montrose lies between the mouths of the North and South Esk rivers. It is the northernmost coastal town in Angus and developed as a natural harbour that traded in skins, hides, and cured salmon in medieval times.

People

Population12,100

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain29.7 in/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population12,100
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates56.7168°, -2.4670°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation29.7 inches (753 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.8 inches (20 cm)

About Montrose

Montrose is a small city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 12,100. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Montrose

Montrose has an average annual temperature of 9.4°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (14.7°C), the coldest is Jan (4.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 974 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.7°C / 41°F 0.4° / 10.1° 62.4
Feb 5.3°C / 42°F 0.6° / 10.3° 80.1
Mar 5.9°C / 43°F 1.1° / 11.3° 72.0
Apr 7°C / 45°F 1.5° / 12.7° 53.2
May 10°C / 50°F 4.1° / 16° 71.7
Jun 12.8°C / 55°F 7.4° / 19.1° 53.4
Jul 14.5°C / 58°F 9.7° / 20.2° 83.8
Aug 14.7°C / 58°F 9.7° / 19.9° 80.8
Sep 13.1°C / 56°F 7.2° / 18.8° 66.4
Oct 10.5°C / 51°F 5.4° / 15.1° 132.5
Nov 7.8°C / 46°F 2.5° / 13° 99.4
Dec 5.9°C / 43°F 1.5° / 11.2° 118.6
Montrose experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average45.5°F
16% below United Kingdom avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates56.7168°N, 2.4670°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.7"
22% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 7.8"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.11"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Jun 20, 2003.

Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 134 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 135 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 119 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 102 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 135 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in Coldest, Wettest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.1 in
March 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in Driest
May 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
July 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
September 53°F (11°C) 2.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.6 in

Montrose has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 34°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.1") and April the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Montrose

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Montrose Academy - - - -
St Margaret's RC Primary School - - - -
Lochside Primary School - - - -
Borrowfield Primary School - - - -
Lochside Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Montrose

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Greatest Hits Non-Stop - MP3 160 kbps
Tay Bridges Radio - MP3 320 kbps
NOW Radio 80s 80's, 80s MP3
Radio North Angus - MP3 48 kbps
Mearns FM - MP3 96 kbps
Pure Beat Radio - MP3 320 kbps
Original 106 adult contemporary, pop music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Montrose

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Brechin Town House Museum
Maggie Law Maritime Museum
Mill of Benholm
Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre
Montrose Museum
Signal Tower Museum
St Vigeans Sculptured Stones Museum
The Grassic Gibbon Centre
The Lifeboat House

Libraries in Montrose

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arbroath Library0.0
Brechin Library0.0
Carnoustie Library0.0
Inglis Memorial Hall0.0
Inverbervie Library0.0
Mearns Academy Library0.0
Montrose Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Montrose

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Arbroath Farmers' Market
Fish Market
Montrose Farmers' Market

Hotels in Montrose

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

George Hotel
Grey Harlings
Links Hotel
Park Hotel
Star Hotel

Restaurants in Montrose

9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dragon House
El Tajin
Ma Yom
Peking Palace
Roo's Leap
Rug Bug Benny's (Closed)
Salty's
Sher-e-bangla
Yum Yum

Cafes in Montrose

10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

A Cup Above
Coffee Pot
Costa
East Coast Burgers
Redcaps
Starbucks
The Central Stop
The Coffee House
Tomorrow Is Another Day
Traill Pavillion

Cinemas in Montrose

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Montrose Playhouse

Monuments in Montrose

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Joseph Hume Statue

Dentists in Montrose

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #2978129961

Veterinaries in Montrose

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Golf Veterinary Centre

Train Stations in Montrose

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bridge of Dun
Montrose

Gas Stations in Montrose

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asda

Banks in Montrose

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Virgin Money

Golf Courses in Montrose

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Montrose Golf Links

Breweries in Montrose

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Burnside Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Montrose

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Montrose

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Montrose

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aberdeen International AirportABZLarge Airport
Dundee AirportDNDMedium Airport
Leuchars Station AirfieldADXMedium Airport
Aboyne Airfield-Small Airport
Archerfield Airstrip-Small Airport
Baldardo Field-Small Airport
Balgone Airstrip-Small Airport
Balgrummo Steading Airstrip-Small Airport
East Fortune Airfield-Small Airport
Forfar Airstrip-Small Airport
Hatton Airstrip-Small Airport
Hilton of Carslogie Airstrip-Small Airport
Insch Airstrip-Small Airport
Kingsmuir Airfield-Small Airport
Kirriemuir Farm Strip-Small Airport
Laurencekirk-Small Airport
Montrose Airstrip-Small Airport
Netherley Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Old Meldrum-Small Airport
Pilmuir Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Pittodrie-House-Small Airport
Teuchats Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Whiterashes Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Montrose

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Montrose Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Montrose

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Knox's United Free Church
Lochside Church
Montrose Baptist Church
Montrose Congregational Church
Montrose Old and St Andrew's Church
St Margaret's Catholic Church
St. Mary's and St. Peter's
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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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Montrose has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 29.7 inches, with 7.8 inches of snow.

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