Paisley, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Paisley is a mid-size city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 77,220. Elevation: 164 ft (50 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

77,220 Population 581/sq mi density
164 ft Elevation 50 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
66.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population77,220
Density581/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain66.5 in/yr
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Population77,220
Population Density581 / sq mi
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Coordinates55.8317°, -4.4325°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation66.5 inches (1,688 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.6 inches (27 cm)

About Paisley

Paisley is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 77,220. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet (50 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Paisley

Paisley has an average annual temperature of 8.4°C (47°F). The hottest month is Jul (14.2°C), the coldest is Jan (3.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1331 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.1°C / 38°F -3.2° / 9.7° 105.8
Feb 4.1°C / 39°F -3.4° / 9.8° 132.4
Mar 4.8°C / 41°F -2° / 11.9° 107.6
Apr 6.6°C / 44°F -1.8° / 15.3° 64.6
May 10.2°C / 50°F 1.8° / 19.9° 86.5
Jun 12.9°C / 55°F 5.4° / 22.3° 81.1
Jul 14.2°C / 58°F 7.4° / 23.4° 115.3
Aug 14.1°C / 57°F 7° / 23° 124.8
Sep 12°C / 54°F 4° / 21° 102.0
Oct 8.9°C / 48°F 1.7° / 14.9° 152.1
Nov 5.8°C / 42°F -1° / 12.4° 116.9
Dec 3.8°C / 39°F -2.3° / 10.7° 142.4
Paisley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 66.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below United Kingdom avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Area133.0 sq mi (344.4 km²)
Population Density581/sq mi
Coordinates55.8317°N, 4.4325°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.5"
75% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 10.6"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.26"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Nov 1, 2017.

Aug 4, 2017 31 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.8 138 km
May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 103 km
Jan 23, 2011 28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.5 138 km
Jan 26, 1990 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M3.0 118 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 38 km
May 18, 2013 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M2.9 132 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 95 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 39 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 103 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 82 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 42 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 62 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 37 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
720 HEBRIDES (SCOTLAND) Questionable Earthquake - - 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 6.3 in Wettest
February 38°F (3°C) 4.4 in Coldest
March 40°F (4°C) 4.8 in
April 44°F (6°C) 2.8 in Driest
May 49°F (9°C) 2.9 in
June 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in
July 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 56°F (13°C) 3.9 in
September 52°F (11°C) 5.3 in
October 47°F (9°C) 6.1 in
November 42°F (5°C) 6.0 in
December 39°F (4°C) 5.9 in

Paisley has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 38°F in February to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and April the driest (2.8").

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Colleges & Universities in Paisley

Institution Type Founded Website
Argyll College UHI - Helensburgh College - ,
Ayrshire College - Kilmarnock Campus College - ,
Ayrshire College - Kilwinning Campus College - ,
Ayrshire College - Townholm Campus College - Visit →
West College Scotland - Greenock Campus College - ,
West College Scotland - Waterfront Campus College - ,

Schools in Paisley

16 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St James's Primary School - - - -
Mossvale Primary School - - - -
Castlehead High School - - - -
Paisley Grammar School - - - -
West Primary School - - - -
St Mary's Primary School - - - -
St Charles' Primary School - - - -
Bushes Primary School - - - -
Glencoats Primary School - - - -
Lochfield Primary School - - - -
St Peter's Primary School - - - -
Gleniffer High School - - - -
Langcraigs Primary School - - - -
St Fergus Primary School - - - -
Kibble Education & Care Centre - - - -
Brediland Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Paisley

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
Johnstone Sound - MP3 320 kbps
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

Museums in Paisley

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Balloch Steam Slipway
Clydebank Museum and Art Gallery
Darvel Telephone Museum
Dean Castle Country Park Rural Life Centre
Dick Institute
Fairfield Heritage Centre
Geilston Garden
Glasgow Museums Resource Centre
Glasgow Police Museum
Glasgow Science Centre
Glenlee Visitor Centre
Greenbank Garden
Holmwood House
House for an Art Lover
Hunterian Museum
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Lochgoin Museum
National Museum of Rural Life
National Piping Centre
Paisley Museum and Art Galleries
People's Palace
Provand's Lordship
Renfrew Museum
Riverside Museum
Royal Highland Fusiliers
Scotland Street School Museum
Scottish Football Museum
Scottish Maritime Museum
Scottish Maritime Museum Puffer Café and Shop
Sma' Shot Cottages
St Mungo Museum of Religious Life & Art
The Burrell Collection
The Govan Stones
The Mackintosh House
The Museum of Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Glasgow
The Tenement House
University of Glasgow Hunterian at Kelvin Hall
Victoria Park Fossil Grove
Weaver's Cottage
Wellwood Burns Centre and Museum

Libraries in Paisley

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Andrew Fisher Library0.0
Anniesland Library0.0
Balfron Library0.0
Balloch Library0.0
Barmulloch Community Centre and Library0.0
Barrhead Library0.0
Bearsden Library0.0
Beith Library0.0
Bellfield Community Library0.0
Bishopton Library0.0
Bourtreehill Library0.0
Bridge of Weir community library0.0
Bridgeton Library0.0
Busby Library0.0
Cardonald Library0.0
Cardross Library0.0
Castlemilk Library0.0
Clarkston Library0.0
Couper Institute Library0.0
Dalmuir Library0.0
Dennistoun Library0.0
Dreghorn Library0.0
Drymen Library0.0
Dumbarton Library0.0
Duntocher Library0.0
Eaglesham Library0.0
Elder Park Library0.0
Erskine Library0.0
Ferguslie Library0.0
Foxbar Library0.0
Giffnock Public Library0.0
Glasgow Centre For The Deaf0.0
Glasgow University Library Research Annexe0.0
Glasgow Women's Libraryü0.0
Glasgow Zine Library0.0
Glenburn Library0.0
Gorbals Library and Real Learning Centre0.0
Govanhill Library0.0
Greenhills Library0.0
Hillhead Library0.0
Hurlford Community Library0.0
Ibrox Library0.0
Irvine Library0.0
Johnstone Library0.0
Knightswood Library0.0
Langside Library0.0
Lennoxtown Library0.0
Library at GoMA0.0
Lochwinnoch Library0.0
Maryhill Library0.0
Mearns Library0.0
Milngavie Library & Community Education Centre0.0
Milton Library0.0
Milton Library and Learning Centre0.0
Mitchell Library0.0
Music Broth - Scotland's Loudest Library0.0
National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall0.0
Neilston Library0.0
New Tweedie Hall and Library0.0
Newmilns Library0.0
Paisley Central Library0.0
Parkhead Library0.0
Partick Library0.0
Pollokshaws Library0.0
Possilpark Library & Learning Centre0.0
Renfrew Library0.0
Riddrie Library0.0
Robertson Tryst Library & Learning Resource Centre0.0
Royston Library0.0
Rutherglen Library0.0
Springburn Library0.0
Springside Library and Community Centre0.0
Thornliebank Community Library0.0
University of Glasgow Library0.0
University of Strathclyde Library0.0
Westerton Hall and Library0.0
Woodside Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Paisley

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
Glasgow Farmers Market
InShopz
Kilmarnock Indoor Market
Marketland
Marketland
McIver's Markets
McIver's Markets
Savoy Centre
Savoy Centre
The New Market
The Square Yard

Hotels in Paisley

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ashtree House Hotel
Gleniffer Hotel
My Motel
My Motel
Watermill

Restaurants in Paisley

15 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bankhouse
Barga
Black Rooster
Canal Station
Food Forty Six
Indian by Nature
Koh-I-Noor - Indian
La Dolce Vita
Little Steak House
Marco's Cafe India
Mr Kebab
Paisley Local Market
Palace Royal
The Keg
The Ugly Duck

Cafes in Paisley

17 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BB's Coffee and Muffins
Blend
Bothy Coffee
Café fairful
Caprice Café
Cardosi's Espresso Bar
Cardosi's No. 4
Costa
Malatso
Munchies
Sophie's Coffee Shop
Spoons Coffee House
Starbucks
Tasty's
The Hub
The Mossy Café
Tim Hortons

Monuments in Paisley

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Queen Victoria Monument

Clinics in Paisley

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Foxbar Clinic
The Consulting Rooms

Dentists in Paisley

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Glenburn Dental Practice

Train Stations in Paisley

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Paisley Canal
Paisley Gilmour Street
Paisley St James

Gas Stations in Paisley

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anchor Mills
BP
JET
Neilston Rd
Shell Charleston

Banks in Paisley

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Scotland
RBS

Shopping Malls in Paisley

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Paisley Centre
The Piazza

Gyms in Paisley

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PureGym
UWS Gym

Golf Courses in Paisley

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Paisley Golf Club

Breweries in Paisley

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Drygate
Epochal Barrel Fermented Ales
Epochal Barrel Fermented Ales
Shilling Brewing Company
Shilling Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Paisley

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Paisley

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 Paisley

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Glasgow AirportGLALarge Airport
Glasgow Prestwick AirportPIKLarge Airport
Benston Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Blair Drummond Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Buchlyvie Airstrip-Small Airport
Bute Airfield-Small Airport
Carlung Farm-Small Airport
Cumbernauld Airport-Small Airport
East Lochlane Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Kier Garden Airstrip-Small Airport
Kilkerran UL-Small Airport
Mayfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Mosside Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Nethershields Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
New Grimmet Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Polmont-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
Thornhill Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Paisley

6 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Lochfield Post Office
Neilston Road Post Office
Paisley Post Office
Silk Street Post Office
Skye Crescent Post Office
Springbank Road Post Office

Treatment Centers in Paisley

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Calton Athletic Recovery Group

Churches & Religious Organizations in Paisley

21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bethany Evangelical Church
Castlehead Parish Church
Glenburn Baptist Church
Holy Trinity and St Barnabas Church
Lylesland Parish Church
Mossvale Community Church
Oakshaw Trinity Church
Paisley Abbey
Paisley St George's Causeyside
Paisley West Church
Re:Hope Church Paisley
Sherwood Parish Church
St Charles' Church
St James
St Mary's
St Mirin's RC Cathedral
St Peters Catholic Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Salvation Army - Paisley
Thomas Coats Memorial Church
Wallneuk North Church

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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UFO Sightings Near Paisley

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Paisley.

Name Year Description
Paisley (uk/scotland) 2009 single bright light moved smoothly from the south turned east and moved rapidly

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

Around Paisley

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 54
Hospitals 4
Pharmacies 10
Restaurants 25
Cafes 24
Bars 3
Supermarkets 4
Banks 5
Museums 1
Hotels 3
Libraries 6
Parks 78
Police Stations 4
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 2

Things to See Near Paisley

41 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (27)
  • • Camphill Earthwork
  • • Castle Hill, Motte
  • • Castleflat
  • • Castlehill Fort
  • • Cathkin Braes Ringwork Feature
  • + 22 more
🏰 Castles (14)
  • • Balgray Tower
  • • Barr Castle
  • • Castlehill (Motte & ditches)
  • • Cathcart Castle
  • • Crookston Castle
  • + 9 more

🇬🇧 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 Paisley

What is the population of Paisley?

Paisley has a population of 77,220 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 581 people per square mile, spread across 133.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Paisley?

Paisley has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 66.5 inches, with 10.6 inches of snow.

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