Portsoy, United Kingdom
Scotland · United Kingdom
Portsoy is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 1,740. Elevation: 79 ft (24 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
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About Portsoy
Portsoy is a small town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Historically, Portsoy was in Banffshire until 1975. The original name may come from Port Saoithe, meaning "saithe harbour". Portsoy is located on the Moray Firth coast of northeast Scotland, 50 miles (80 km) northwest of Aberdeen and 65 miles (105 km) east of Inverness. It had a population of 1,752 at the time of the 2011 census.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,740 |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Coordinates | 57.6814°, -2.6896° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Scotland |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 26.7 inches (678 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Portsoy
Portsoy is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 1,740. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Coordinates | 57.6814°N, 2.6896°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 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 | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in |
Portsoy has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 39°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.7") and April the driest (1.7").
Schools in Portsoy
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsoy Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Fordyce Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Portsoy
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Portsoy
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duff House | ||||
| Museum of Banff | ||||
| Portsoy Salmon Bothy |
Libraries in Portsoy
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brander Building | 0.0 | |||||
| Macduff Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Portsoy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitehills Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Portsoy
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Portsoy
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Portsoy
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Portsoy
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Portsoy
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garthdee Ski Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Portsoy
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen International Airport | ABZ | Large Airport |
| RAF Lossiemouth | LMO | Medium Airport |
| Aboyne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Boyndie Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Easter Nether Cabra Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Easterton Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Insch Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Netherley Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Old Meldrum | - | Small Airport |
| Pittodrie-House | - | Small Airport |
| Shempston Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Viewfield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Whiterashes Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Portsoy
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Portsoy Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Portsoy
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Fordyce Parish Kirk | |
| Portsoy Church | |
| Portsoy Church Centre | |
| Portsoy Community Church | |
| Portsoy Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Roman Catholic Church of the Annunciation |
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
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Portsoy has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 26.7 inches.
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