Mossend, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Mossend is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 13,480. Elevation: 256 ft (78 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

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

13,480 Population 54/sq mi density
256 ft Elevation 78 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
59.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population13,480
Density54/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain59.2 in/yr
Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Population13,480
Population Density54 / sq mi
Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Coordinates55.8167°, -4.0000°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation59.2 inches (1,504 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.5 inches (37 cm)

About Mossend

Mossend is a small city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 13,480. The city sits at an elevation of 256 feet (78 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Mossend

Mossend has an average annual temperature of 8.3°C (47°F). The hottest month is Jul (14.5°C), the coldest is Jan (2.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1036 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.8°C / 37°F -4.4° / 9.9° 71.1
Feb 4°C / 39°F -3.6° / 10.2° 92.9
Mar 4.8°C / 41°F -2.5° / 12.7° 78.5
Apr 6.6°C / 44°F -2.3° / 16.1° 54.9
May 10.3°C / 50°F 1.2° / 20.5° 79.4
Jun 13.1°C / 56°F 4.6° / 22.7° 66.7
Jul 14.5°C / 58°F 7° / 24.7° 98.6
Aug 14.3°C / 58°F 6.7° / 23.7° 98.5
Sep 12°C / 54°F 3.3° / 21.5° 80.5
Oct 8.8°C / 48°F 1.1° / 15.6° 121.8
Nov 5.5°C / 42°F -1.7° / 12.7° 87.7
Dec 3.6°C / 38°F -2.9° / 10.9° 105.8
Mossend experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 256 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 56°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Area250.1 sq mi (647.8 km²)
Population Density54/sq mi
Coordinates55.8167°N, 4.0000°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.2"
56% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 14.5"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.14"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 130 km
Jan 26, 1990 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M3.0 145 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 47 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 83 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 49 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 130 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 102 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 39 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 90 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 139 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 47 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 95 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 6.1 in Coldest, Wettest
February 39°F (4°C) 4.3 in
March 41°F (5°C) 4.6 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in Driest
May 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
July 56°F (14°C) 3.0 in
August 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in Warmest
September 53°F (12°C) 5.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.9 in
November 42°F (6°C) 5.8 in
December 39°F (4°C) 5.9 in

Mossend has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 38°F in January to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and April the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Mossend

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mossend Primary School - - - -
Holy Family Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mossend

18 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Linn Classical classical MP3 320 kbps
Clyde Built Radio arts, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Linn Jazz jazz MP3 320 kbps
Celtic Music Radio - MP3
Orryy Live 24/7, bouncy MP3
Capital FM Glasgow - AAC 48 kbps
Buena Vida community radio, multi genre MP3 192 kbps
Regal Radio blues, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Impact-Digital-Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Go Radio Glasgow - MP3 128 kbps
Quality Radio - MP3
Jambo! Radio - MP3 192 kbps
HBSA Hospital Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Heart FM Glasgow - AAC 48 kbps
Sunny G Community Radio community MP3 320 kbps
Radio Buena Vida community radio, music MP3 192 kbps
100.8 Home Radio - MP3
Stirling Community Radio - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Mossend

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Auld Kirk Museum
Blackridge Museum
Callendar House
Colzium Museum
Cumbernauld Museum
David Livingstone Museum
Glasgow Police Museum
Kilsyth Museum
Lanark Museum
Low Parks Museum
Motherwell Heritage Centre
National Museum of Rural Life
People's Palace
Provand's Lordship
Robert Owen's House
Shotts Heritage Centre
St Mungo Museum of Religious Life & Art
Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life

Libraries in Mossend

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Abronhill Library0.0
Airdrie Library0.0
Airdrie Public Library & Observatory0.0
Baillieston Library0.0
Barmulloch Community Centre and Library0.0
Blackridge Library0.0
Blantyre Library0.0
Bonnybridge Library0.0
Bothwell Library0.0
Bridgeton Library0.0
Burnbank Library0.0
Cambuslang Library0.0
Carluke Library0.0
Castlemilk Library0.0
Chapelhall Library0.0
Cleland Library0.0
Condorrat Library0.0
Craighead Library Craighead Community Centre0.0
Cumbernauld Library0.0
Dennistoun Library0.0
Denny Library0.0
East Kilbride Library0.0
Falkirk Library0.0
Glasgow Women's Libraryü0.0
Greenhills Library0.0
Hamilton Town House Library0.0
Hillhouse Library0.0
Kilsyth Library0.0
Lanark Library0.0
Larbert Library0.0
Larkhall Library0.0
Lennoxtown Library0.0
Lenzie Library0.0
Lesmahagow Library0.0
Library @ The Bridge0.0
Main Street Library0.0
Milton Library0.0
Parkhead Library0.0
Plean Library0.0
Riddrie Library0.0
Royston Library0.0
Rutherglen Library0.0
Shettleston Library0.0
Shotts Library0.0
Slamannan Library0.0
Springburn Library0.0
St Leonards Library & Community Hall0.0
Stepps Cultural Centre & Library0.0
Stonehouse Library0.0
Uddingston Library0.0
University of Strathclyde Library0.0
William Patrick Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Mossend

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Barras East End Studios
Barras East End Studios
Blochairn Car Boot Sale
Blochairn Car Boot Sale
Bridgeton Cross Retail Market
Bridgeton Cross Retail Market
Glasgow Antiques and Collectables Market
Glasgow Antiques and Collectables Market
InShopz
Market Square
Marketland
Marketland
McIver's Markets
McIver's Markets
The New Market
The Square Yard

Restaurants in Mossend

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ho's Chinese Takeaway

Gyms in Mossend

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Fighting Scotts Gym

Breweries in Mossend

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Drygate

Stadiums & Teams in Mossend

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Mossend

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Newmilns Snow & Sports Complex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snow Factor 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Mossend

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Edinburgh AirportEDILarge Airport
Glasgow AirportGLALarge Airport
Glasgow Prestwick AirportPIKLarge Airport
Balado Airfield-Small Airport
Benston Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Blair Drummond Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Broomhill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Buchlyvie Airstrip-Small Airport
Cumbernauld Airport-Small Airport
Dollar airstrip-Small Airport
East Lochlane Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Kier Garden Airstrip-Small Airport
Kilkerran UL-Small Airport
Latch Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Mosside Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Nethershields Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
New Grimmet Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Perth/Scone AirportPSLSmall Airport
Polmont-Small Airport
Portmoak Glider Field-Small Airport
RAF Kirknewton-Small Airport
Sheardale airstrip-Small Airport
Skydive Strathallan-Small Airport
South Barnbeth Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Stonehill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Strathaven Airfield-Small Airport
Thankerton private airstrip-Small Airport
Thornhill Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Mossend

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Clydesdale Road Post Office
Kylemore Crescent Post Office

Treatment Centers in Mossend

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Calton Athletic Recovery Group

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mossend

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holy Family

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 Mossend

What is the population of Mossend?

Mossend has a population of 13,480 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 54 people per square mile, spread across 250.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mossend?

Mossend has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 59.2 inches, with 14.5 inches of snow.

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