Motherwell, United Kingdom
Scotland · United Kingdom
Motherwell is a mid-size city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 32,590. Elevation: 272 ft (83 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
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People
Climate
| Population | 32,590 |
| Population Density | 6,024 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
| Coordinates | 55.7892°, -3.9919° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Scotland |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 59.2 inches (1,504 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 14.5 inches (37 cm) |
About Motherwell
Motherwell is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 32,590. The city sits at an elevation of 272 feet (83 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 Motherwell
Motherwell 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (14.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,024/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.7892°N, 3.9919°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
Motherwell 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").
Schools in Motherwell
16 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firpark Primary ASN School | - | - | - | - |
| Clydeview School | - | - | - | - |
| St Bernadette's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bothwellpark High School | - | - | - | - |
| Our Lady's High School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Brendan's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Braidhurst High School | - | - | - | - |
| Cathedral Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Logans Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ladywell Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Firpark Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Muirhouse Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Knowetop Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Glencairn Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Muir Street Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dalziel High School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Motherwell
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 Motherwell
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auld Kirk Museum | ||||
| Blackridge Museum | ||||
| Callendar House | ||||
| Colzium Museum | ||||
| Cumbernauld Museum | ||||
| David Livingstone Museum | ||||
| Douglas Heritage 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 Motherwell
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abronhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Airdrie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Airdrie Public Library & Observatory | 0.0 | |||||
| Baillieston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Barmulloch Community Centre and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blantyre Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bonnybridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bothwell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bridgeton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burnbank Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cambuslang Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Carluke Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Castlemilk Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chapelhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cleland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Condorrat Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Craighead Library Craighead Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Cumbernauld Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dennistoun Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Denny Library | 0.0 | |||||
| East Kilbride Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Falkirk Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glasgow Women's Libraryü | 0.0 | |||||
| Greenhills Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hamilton Town House Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hillhouse Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kilsyth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lanark Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Larbert Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Larkhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lennoxtown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lenzie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lesmahagow Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library @ The Bridge | 0.0 | |||||
| Main Street Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Milton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Parkhead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Riddrie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Royston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rutherglen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shettleston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shotts Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Slamannan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Springburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Leonards Library & Community Hall | 0.0 | |||||
| Stepps Cultural Centre & Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stonehouse Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Uddingston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| University of Strathclyde Library | 0.0 | |||||
| William Patrick Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Motherwell
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Hotels in Motherwell
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Motherwell
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Motherwell
7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Motherwell
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Motherwell
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Motherwell
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Motherwell
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Motherwell
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Motherwell
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Motherwell
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drygate |
Stadiums & Teams in Motherwell
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Motherwell
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 Motherwell
29 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Airport | EDI | Large Airport |
| Glasgow Airport | GLA | Large Airport |
| Glasgow Prestwick Airport | PIK | Large 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 |
| Glenswinton 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 Airport | PSL | Small 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 Motherwell
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| North Motherwell Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Motherwell
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Calton Athletic Recovery Group |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Motherwell
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Calvary | |
| Hope United | |
| Motherwell Cathedral | |
| Saint Patrick's | |
| St Bernadette's | |
| St Mary's Parish Church | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | |
| The Salvation Army - Motherwell |
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UFO Sightings Near Motherwell
5 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Motherwell.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Motherwell (uk/england) | 2006 | SAW TWO BRIGHT ORANGE SHAPES WHICH LATER JOINED CREATING A HALF MOON SHAPE. |
| Motherwell (uk/scotland) | 2006 | I SAW A HALF MOON SHAPE WITH A PIECE MISSING,THE MISSING PIECE WAS FLOATING BELOW HOVERING UP LIKE A FEATHER TOWARD THE HALF MOON.IT WA |
| Motherwell (n. lanarkshire co.) (uk/scotland) | 2004 | I was sitting watching television, the window curtains were open and I caught something green coloured in the side of my eye. I turned |
| Motherwell (near glasgow) (uk/scotland) | 2000 | While doing some amateur astronomy, I observed a large pulsating orange sphere moving very slowly from north to south. The sphere was t |
| Motherwell (uk/scotland) | 1979 | HBCCUFO CANADIAN REPORT: The objects were both orange in colour and seemed to shimmer with long flowing tendrils. |
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What is the population of Motherwell?
Motherwell has a population of 32,590 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 6,024 people per square mile, spread across 5.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Motherwell?
Motherwell 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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