Peterhead, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Peterhead is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 19,270. Elevation: 36 ft (11 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

19,270 Population

36 ft Elevation 11 meters

46°F Avg Temperature 8°C

28.4 in Annual Rain

Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population19,270

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)

Rain28.4 in/yr

Elevation36 ft (11 m)

Population	19,270
Elevation	36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates	57.5052°, -1.7844°
Timezone	Europe/London
Country	🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / Province	Scotland
Average Temperature	46°F (8°C)
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation	28.4 inches (720 mm)
Annual Snowfall	2.6 inches (7 cm)

About Peterhead

Peterhead is a small city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 19,270. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Peterhead

Peterhead has an average annual temperature of 9.3°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (14.4°C), the coldest is Jan (5.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 925 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	5.3°C / 41°F	1.6° / 9.9°	68.7
Feb	5.4°C / 42°F	1.4° / 10.3°	65.7
Mar	5.9°C / 43°F	1.7° / 11.4°	66.7
Apr	6.9°C / 44°F	2.3° / 12.4°	55.3
May	9.6°C / 49°F	4.9° / 15.1°	60.9
Jun	12.4°C / 54°F	7.7° / 18.6°	58.0
Jul	13.9°C / 57°F	9.5° / 19.6°	85.1
Aug	14.4°C / 58°F	10.2° / 19.7°	67.4
Sep	12.9°C / 55°F	8.4° / 18.9°	65.8
Oct	10.6°C / 51°F	6.6° / 14.7°	116.3
Nov	8.3°C / 47°F	3.9° / 13°	93.8
Dec	6.2°C / 43°F	2.2° / 10.9°	121.6

Peterhead experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)

Annual Average	45.8°F
	15% below United Kingdom avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	57°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation	36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates	57.5052°N, 1.7844°W
Timezone	Europe/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.4"

25% below United Kingdom avg

Snowfall 2.6"

Wettest Month (Nov) 2.99"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 28, 1995.

Aug 28, 1995	5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom	M2.7	128 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	2.6 in	Coldest
February	36°F (2°C)	1.9 in	Driest
March	41°F (5°C)	2.1 in
April	45°F (7°C)	2.0 in
May	49°F (10°C)	1.9 in
June	55°F (13°C)	2.1 in
July	57°F (14°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	56°F (13°C)	2.4 in
September	53°F (12°C)	2.7 in
October	47°F (8°C)	2.8 in
November	40°F (4°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
December	36°F (2°C)	2.6 in

Peterhead has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 34°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.9").

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Colleges & Universities in Peterhead

Institution	Type	Founded	Website
North East Scotland College - Fraserburgh Campus	College	-	,
North East Scotland College - Scottish Maritime Academy	College	-	,

Schools in Peterhead

8 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Clerkhill School	-	-	-	-
Meethill School	-	-	-	-
Dales Park School	-	-	-	-
Peterhead Academy	-	-	-	-
Buchanhaven Primary School	-	-	-	-
Anna Ritchie School	-	-	-	-
Peterhead Central School	-	-	-	-
Burnhaven School	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Peterhead

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Greatest Hits Non-Stop	-	MP3 160 kbps
Original 106	adult contemporary, pop music	MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Peterhead

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Aberdeenshire Farming Museum
Aberdeenshire Museums Discovery Centre
Arbuthnot Museum
Forvie National Nature Reserve Visitor Centre
Fraserburgh Heritage Centre
Museum of Scottish Lighthouses
Museum of Scottish Lighthouses
Peterhead Prison Museum

Libraries in Peterhead

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Cruden Bay Library		0.0

Hotels in Peterhead

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Albert Hotel

Clerkhill Inn

Travelodge

Waterside Inn

waverleyhotelpeterhead.uk

Restaurants in Peterhead

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Errol's Kebab House

Lettuce Eat Healthy

Nazma Tandoori

Wing Yip Chinese Take Away

Zara's

Cafes in Peterhead

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dolphin Café

HMP & YOI Grampian Family Centre & Help Hub

Symposium Cafe

Symposium Coffee House

Monuments in Peterhead

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Reform Monument

Reform Tower

Castles in Peterhead

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Inverugie Castle

Clinics in Peterhead

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Peterhead Vaccination Centre

Bus Stations in Peterhead

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Windmill Street

Gas Stations in Peterhead

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asda

Esso Peterhead Motors

Morrison's

Banks in Peterhead

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Scotland

Nationwide

RBS

Santander

Virgin Money

Golf Courses in Peterhead

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Craigewan Course

New Course

Breweries in Peterhead

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
BrewDog

Stadiums & Teams in Peterhead

Team	League	Division

Ski Resorts Near Peterhead

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Peterhead

9 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Aberdeen International Airport	ABZ	Large Airport
Easter Nether Cabra Farm Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Hatton Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Laurencekirk	-	Small Airport
Longside Airfield	-	Small Airport
Netherley Private Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Old Meldrum	-	Small Airport
Pittodrie-House	-	Small Airport
Whiterashes Farm Airstrip	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Peterhead

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Blackhouse Terrace Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Peterhead

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
ApexChurch
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Kingdom Hall
Peterhead Baptist Church
Peterhead Congregational Church
Peterhead Methodist Church
St Andrew's Church
St. Mary's Catholic Church
St. Peter's Church
The Salvation Army - Peterhead
Trinity Parish Church
York Street Hall

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UFO Sightings

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Shipwrecks

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UFO Sightings Near Peterhead

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

Name	Year	Description
Peterhead (scotland)	1999	bright white object travelling very fast&#44trail dissipated after 1 second visible in daylight

Shipwrecks Near Peterhead

1 documented shipwrecks found near Peterhead.

Name	Year	Description
HMS Hawke	-	A Edgar-class protected cruiser torpedoed by U-9 off Aberdeen, Scotland.

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 Peterhead

What is the population of Peterhead?

Peterhead has a population of 19,270 residents and is located in United Kingdom..

What is the weather like in Peterhead?

Peterhead has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 28.4 inches, with 2.6 inches of snow.

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