Rothes, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Rothes is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 1,200. Elevation: 236 ft (72 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

1,200 Population 1/sq mi density
236 ft Elevation 72 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
30.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population1,200
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain30.0 in/yr
Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Population1,200
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Coordinates57.5262°, -3.2066°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation30.0 inches (761 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rothes

Rothes is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 1,200. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet (72 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 30.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Rothes

Rothes has an average annual temperature of 9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (15°C), the coldest is Jan (3.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 664 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.8°C / 39°F 1.2° / 6.4° 49.6
Feb 4.5°C / 40°F 1.5° / 7.5° 43.5
Mar 5.9°C / 43°F 2.4° / 9.4° 39.6
Apr 7.8°C / 46°F 4.2° / 11.4° 42.0
May 10.4°C / 51°F 6.8° / 14° 50.7
Jun 12.6°C / 55°F 9.4° / 15.7° 61.4
Jul 15°C / 59°F 11.5° / 18.4° 60.3
Aug 14.4°C / 58°F 11° / 17.8° 66.8
Sep 12.7°C / 55°F 9.2° / 16.2° 66.9
Oct 9.6°C / 49°F 6.5° / 12.8° 71.8
Nov 6.6°C / 44°F 3.7° / 9.5° 56.9
Dec 4.2°C / 40°F 1.3° / 7.2° 54.4
Rothes 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 30.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average45.9°F
15% below United Kingdom avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Area1,231.0 sq mi (3,188.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates57.5262°N, 3.2066°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.0"
21% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.03"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 8, 2006.

Jun 8, 2006 35 km ENE of Portree, United Kingdom M2.9 145 km
Jul 26, 1992 45 km E of Portree, United Kingdom M2.8 134 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 50 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in
March 40°F (4°C) 2.4 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
June 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 56°F (14°C) 2.6 in
September 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in Wettest
November 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in

Rothes has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 37°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Rothes

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Rothes Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Rothes

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Rothes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Buckie and District Fishing Heritage Centre
Elgin Cathedral Museum
Elgin Motor Museum
Elgin Museum
Fochabers Folk Museum and Heritage Centre
Proposed Cabrach Heritage Centre
WDC Scottish Dolphin Centre
Whisky Museum

Libraries in Rothes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aberlour Library0.0
Buckie Library0.0
Dunbarney House0.0
Elgin Library0.0

Hotels in Rothes

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eastbank Hotel
Seafield Arms Hotel

Cafes in Rothes

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Irene's Tearoom

Golf Courses in Rothes

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rothes Golf Course

Stadiums & Teams in Rothes

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Ski Resorts Near Rothes

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Rothes

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
RAF LossiemouthLMOMedium Airport
Aboyne Airfield-Small Airport
Ballone Castle Airstrip-Small Airport
Boyndie Airstrip-Small Airport
Easter Airfield-Small Airport
Easterton Glider Field-Small Airport
Feshiebridge Glider Field-Small Airport
Insch Airstrip-Small Airport
Laurencekirk-Small Airport
Pittodrie-House-Small Airport
Shempston Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Tullochgribban-High Airstrip-Small Airport
Viewfield Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Rothes

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Rothes Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rothes

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Boharm Old Parish Church
Rothes Parish Church

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 Rothes

What is the population of Rothes?

Rothes has a population of 1,200 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,231.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rothes?

Rothes 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 30.0 inches.

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