Nairn, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Nairn is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 10,022. Elevation: 66 ft (20 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

10,022 Population 8/sq mi density

66 ft Elevation 20 meters

47°F Avg Temperature 8°C

27.5 in Annual Rain

Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population10,022

Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)

Rain27.5 in/yr

Elevation66 ft (20 m)

Population	10,022
Population Density	8 / sq mi
Elevation	66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates	57.5809°, -3.8797°
Timezone	Europe/London
Country	🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / Province	Scotland
Average Temperature	47°F (8°C)
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation	27.5 inches (699 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nairn

Nairn is a small city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 10,022. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Nairn

Nairn has an average annual temperature of 9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (15°C), the coldest is Dec (4°C). Average annual precipitation is 664 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	4.1°C / 39°F	1.5° / 6.7°	49.6
Feb	4.4°C / 40°F	1.4° / 7.4°	43.5
Mar	5.9°C / 43°F	2.4° / 9.4°	39.6
Apr	8°C / 46°F	4° / 12°	42.0
May	10.4°C / 51°F	6.2° / 14.6°	50.7
Jun	12.9°C / 55°F	9.1° / 16.7°	61.4
Jul	15°C / 59°F	11.2° / 18.9°	60.3
Aug	14.8°C / 59°F	10.9° / 18.6°	66.8
Sep	12.7°C / 55°F	9.1° / 16.3°	66.9
Oct	9.6°C / 49°F	6.3° / 12.8°	71.8
Nov	6.4°C / 44°F	3.6° / 9.2°	56.9
Dec	4°C / 39°F	1.4° / 6.6°	54.4

Nairn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)

Annual Average	46.7°F
	14% below United Kingdom avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	57°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation	66 ft (20 m)
Area	1,231.0 sq mi (3,188.3 km²)
Population Density	8/sq mi
Coordinates	57.5809°N, 3.8797°W
Timezone	Europe/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.5"

28% below United Kingdom avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 2.80"

Driest Month (Apr) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Aug 4, 2017.

Aug 4, 2017	31 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom	M3.8	139 km
Jan 23, 2011	28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom	M3.5	142 km
Aug 17, 1994	40 km SE of Portree, United Kingdom	M3.2	121 km
May 18, 2013	27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom	M2.9	142 km
Jun 8, 2006	35 km ENE of Portree, United Kingdom	M2.9	105 km
Jul 26, 1992	45 km E of Portree, United Kingdom	M2.8	94 km
Aug 28, 1995	5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom	M2.7	38 km
Jan 9, 1990	29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom	M2.5	108 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	2.8 in	Coldest, Wettest
February	38°F (4°C)	1.8 in
March	41°F (5°C)	2.4 in
April	44°F (7°C)	1.5 in	Driest
May	49°F (10°C)	1.8 in
June	54°F (12°C)	2.1 in
July	57°F (14°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	57°F (14°C)	2.4 in
September	53°F (12°C)	2.6 in
October	48°F (9°C)	2.6 in
November	42°F (6°C)	2.8 in
December	39°F (4°C)	2.6 in

Nairn has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 38°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.8") and April the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Nairn

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Nairn Academy	-	-	-	-
Millbank Primary School	-	-	-	-
Rosebank Primary School	-	-	-	-
Cawdor Primary School	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Nairn

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality

Museums in Nairn

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre
Groam House Museum
Hugh Miller's Museum and Cottage
Nairn Museum
Rosemarkie Bay Exhibition
Tain & District Museum
Tain & District Museum and Clan Ross Centre
The Highlanders' Museum
The Old Court house

Libraries in Nairn

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Cromarty Library		0.0
Nairn Library		0.0
Tain Library		0.0

Hotels in Nairn

8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aurora Hotel

Braeval Hotel

Clubhouse Hotel

Golfview Hotel

Newton Hotel

Waverley Hotel

West End Hotel

Westerlea Hotel

Restaurants in Nairn

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bandstand

Naimas

Nairn Tandoori

Ozzy's Fine Dining Restaurant & Bar

The Cawdor Tavern

The Classroom

Cafes in Nairn

12 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ashers

Basil

Cafe Lavender

Café Nairn

Cawdor Deli

CJ's Cafe

Househill Cafe

James's

MNM's Cafe

One One Two on the Brae

Strathnairn Beach Cafe

The Coffee Station

Theatres in Nairn

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Little Theatre

Monuments in Nairn

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mercat Cross

The Toorie Monument

Castles in Nairn

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cawdor Castle

Dentists in Nairn

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Glen Ridding Dental Practice

Windsor House Dental Practice

Veterinaries in Nairn

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Moray Coast Vets

Train Stations in Nairn

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nairn

Gas Stations in Nairn

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gulf

Sainsbury's

Banks in Nairn

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Scotland

Gyms in Nairn

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dan Moore Elite Training

Golf Courses in Nairn

3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cawdor Castle Golf Club

Nairn Dunbar Golf Course

Nairn Golf Club

Breweries in Nairn

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Cromarty Brewing Company
Speyside Craft Brewery

Ski Resorts Near Nairn

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Nairn

15 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Inverness Airport	INV	Medium Airport
RAF Lossiemouth	LMO	Medium Airport
Ballone Castle Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Bennetsfield Private Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Culbokie Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Dornoch Airfield	-	Small Airport
Easter Airfield	-	Small Airport
Easterton Glider Field	-	Small Airport
Feshiebridge Glider Field	-	Small Airport
Knockbain Farm Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Kylarrick House Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Shempston Farm Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Tain Ultralight Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Tullochgribban-High Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Viewfield Airstrip	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Nairn

2 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Lochdhu Post Office
Nairn Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nairn

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Cawdor Parish Church
Nairn Free Church
Nairn Old Parish Church
Nairn United Reformed Church
Renew 32
St Mary's Church
St Ninians Church
The Pentecostal Church of God Nairn

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 Nairn

What is the population of Nairn?

Nairn has a population of 10,022 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 1,231.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nairn?

Nairn 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 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 27.5 inches.

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