Salsburgh, United Kingdom
Scotland · United Kingdom
Salsburgh is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 1,350. Elevation: 787 ft (240 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
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About Salsburgh
Salsburgh is a semi-rural former coal mining village in greenbelt farmland within the district of North Lanarkshire, Scotland. The closest major towns to the village are Shotts, three miles southeast, and Airdrie three miles northwest.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,350 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
| Coordinates | 55.8428°, -3.8726° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Scotland |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 59.2 inches (1,504 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 14.5 inches (37 cm) |
About Salsburgh
Salsburgh is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 1,350. The city sits at an elevation of 787 feet (240 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
| Area | 250.1 sq mi (647.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.8428°N, 3.8726°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 5.9 in |
Salsburgh has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 38°F in February to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.4") and April the driest (2.7").
Schools in Salsburgh
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk O'Shotts Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Salsburgh
14 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Built Radio | arts, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Linn Jazz | jazz | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Capital FM Glasgow | - | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Orryy Live | 24/7, bouncy | MP3 | |
| Celtic Music Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Buena Vida | community radio, multi genre | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Regal Radio | blues, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Go Radio Glasgow | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Jambo! Radio | - | MP3 192 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 | |
| Stirling Community Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Salsburgh
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bannockburn Heritage Centre | ||||
| Bennie Museum | ||||
| Blackridge Museum | ||||
| Callendar House | ||||
| Colzium Museum | ||||
| Culross Palace | ||||
| Cumbernauld Museum | ||||
| David Livingstone Museum | ||||
| Falkirk Museums Workshop and Store | ||||
| Kilsyth Museum | ||||
| Kinneil Museum | ||||
| Lanark Museum | ||||
| Low Parks Museum | ||||
| Motherwell Heritage Centre | ||||
| Robert Owen's House | ||||
| Shotts Heritage Centre | ||||
| Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life | ||||
| The Dunmore Pineapple | ||||
| Whitburn Community Museum |
Libraries in Salsburgh
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abronhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Airdrie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Airdrie Public Library & Observatory | 0.0 | |||||
| Baillieston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bannockburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bathgate Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blantyre Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bonnybridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bothwell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burnbank Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Carluke Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chapelhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cleland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Condorrat Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cowie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cumbernauld Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Denny Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Falkirk Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fauldhouse Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Grangemouth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hamilton Town House Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hillhouse Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kilsyth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kincardine Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lanark Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Larbert Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Larkhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lesmahagow Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library @ The Bridge | 0.0 | |||||
| Main Street Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Meadowbank Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Plean Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shotts Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Slamannan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stonehouse Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Uddingston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitburn Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Salsburgh
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Square |
Stadiums & Teams in Salsburgh
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Salsburgh
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 Salsburgh
28 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Airport | EDI | Large Airport |
| Glasgow Airport | GLA | Large Airport |
| Glasgow Prestwick Airport | PIK | Large Airport |
| Balado Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Benston Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blair Drummond Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Broomhill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Buchlyvie Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cumbernauld Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dollar airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| East Lochlane Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fife Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fingland | - | Small Airport |
| Kier Garden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Latch Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mosside Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nethershields Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Perth/Scone Airport | PSL | Small Airport |
| Polmont | - | Small Airport |
| Portmoak Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| RAF Kirknewton | - | 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 |
| Thankerton private airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Thornhill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Salsburgh
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Salsburgh Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Salsburgh
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kirk of Shotts |
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UFO Sightings Near Salsburgh
1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Salsburgh.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Shotts (uk/scotland) | 1989 | Low flying object over a small town in Central Scotland. Completely silent. |
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What is the population of Salsburgh?
Salsburgh has a population of 1,350 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 250.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Salsburgh?
Salsburgh has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 59.2 inches, with 14.5 inches of snow.
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