Newtown St Boswells, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Newtown St Boswells is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 1,662. Elevation: 341 ft (104 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

1,662 Population 2,968/sq mi density
341 ft Elevation 104 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
37.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Newtown St Boswells

Newtown St Boswells

Newtown St Boswells is a village in the Scottish Borders council area, in south-east Scotland. The village lies south of the Eildon Hills on the Sprouston and Newtown burns, approximately 40 miles (64 km) south-east of Edinburgh. It is the administrative centre of the Scottish Borders, and was historically in the county of Roxburghshire.

People

Population1,662
Density2,968/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain37.2 in/yr
Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Population1,662
Population Density2,968 / sq mi
Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Coordinates55.5789°, -2.6687°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation37.2 inches (946 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Newtown St Boswells

Newtown St Boswells is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 1,662. The city sits at an elevation of 341 feet (104 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Newtown St Boswells experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 341 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average45.8°F
15% below United Kingdom avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density2,968/sq mi
Coordinates55.5789°N, 2.6687°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.86"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 127 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 81 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 129 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 140 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 112 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 90 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 128 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.7 in
March 40°F (4°C) 3.0 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in Driest
May 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
June 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 56°F (14°C) 3.3 in
September 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in Wettest
November 41°F (5°C) 3.7 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.6 in

Newtown St Boswells has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 37°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Newtown St Boswells

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Newtown Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Newtown St Boswells

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
JFSR - Jazz Funk Soul Radio funk, jazz AAC 320 kbps
East Coast FM Haddington easy listening MP3 320 kbps
Hear Me top pop pop, pop music MP3
TD1 Radio - MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Newtown St Boswells

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Borders Textile Towerhouse
Commendator's House Museum
Great Tapestry of Scotland Visitor Centre
Halliwell's House Museum & Robson Gallery
Hawick Museum
Jedburgh Castle Jail and Museum
Mary Queen Of Scots' Visitors Centre
Old Gala House
Sir Walter Scottʼs Courtroom
Thirlestane Castle
Trimontium Museum

Libraries in Newtown St Boswells

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Earlston Library0.0
Galashiels Library0.0
Hawick Library0.0
Jedburgh Library0.0
Kelso Library0.0
Lauderdale Library0.0
Melrose Library0.0

Cafes in Newtown St Boswells

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Old Melrose Tea Rooms

Monuments in Newtown St Boswells

4 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mercat Cross War Memorial
Rhymer's Stone
Standing Stone
Temple of the Muses

Gas Stations in Newtown St Boswells

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #4489342102

Golf Courses in Newtown St Boswells

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monksford House Golf Course

Breweries in Newtown St Boswells

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Tempest Brewing Co

Stadiums & Teams in Newtown St Boswells

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Airports Near Newtown St Boswells

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Edinburgh AirportEDILarge Airport
Carlisle Lake District AirportCAXMedium Airport
RAF Spadeadam-Medium Airport
Archerfield Airstrip-Small Airport
Balgone Airstrip-Small Airport
Balgrummo Steading Airstrip-Small Airport
Bywell Airfield-Small Airport
Castleton Farm-Small Airport
Charterhall Airfield-Small Airport
East Fortune Airfield-Small Airport
Eccles Newton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ewesley Airstrip-Small Airport
Fife Airport-Small Airport
Fingland-Small Airport
Hilton of Carslogie Airstrip-Small Airport
Kingsmuir Airfield-Small Airport
Kirkbride Airfield-Small Airport
Lempitlaw Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Loadman Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Midlem Airstrip-Small Airport
Milfield Glider Field-Small Airport
Nairns Mains Airstrip-Small Airport
Nether Huntlywood Airstrip-Small Airport
Pilmuir Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Portmoak Glider Field-Small Airport
RAF Kirknewton-Small Airport
Teuchats Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Newtown St Boswells

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bowden Kirk
Newtown Kirk

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 Newtown St Boswells

What is the population of Newtown St Boswells?

Newtown St Boswells has a population of 1,662 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 2,968 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Newtown St Boswells?

Newtown St Boswells has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 37.2 inches.

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