Selkirk, United Kingdom
Scotland · United Kingdom
Selkirk is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 5,580. Elevation: 584 ft (178 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°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 Selkirk
Selkirk is a town and historic royal burgh in the Scottish Borders council district of southeastern Scotland. It lies on the Ettrick Water, a tributary of the River Tweed. The people of the town are known as Souters, which means cobblers. At the time of the 2011 census, Selkirk's population was 5,784.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,580 |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Coordinates | 55.5474°, -2.8391° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Scotland |
| Average Temperature | 45°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.1 inches (1,119 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Selkirk
Selkirk is a small city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 5,580. The city sits at an elevation of 584 feet (178 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Climate in Selkirk
Selkirk has an average annual temperature of 7.8°C (46°F). The hottest month is Jul (13.8°C), the coldest is Jan (2.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1826 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Coordinates | 55.5474°N, 2.8391°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.5 in |
Selkirk has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 36°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and April the driest (2.6").
Schools in Selkirk
6 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkhope Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Knowepark Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Philiphaugh Community School | - | - | - | - |
| Selkirk High School | - | - | - | - |
| Lilliesleaf Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Selkirk
11 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFSR - Jazz Funk Soul Radio | funk, jazz | AAC 320 kbps | |
| Capital FM Edinburgh | edinburgh, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Forth1 | pop music, popular | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| East Coast FM Haddington | easy listening | MP3 320 kbps | |
| BFBS Scotland | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Edge 1 | - | MP3 | |
| Hear Me top pop | pop, pop music | MP3 | |
| TD1 Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio ENRG | alternative, edinburgh | MP3 | |
| 242 RADIO | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| EHFM | community radio, edinburgh | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Selkirk
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borders Textile Towerhouse | ||||
| Commendator's House Museum | ||||
| Great Tapestry of Scotland Visitor Centre | ||||
| Halliwell's House Museum & Robson Gallery | ||||
| Hawick Museum | ||||
| Old Gala House | ||||
| Robert Smail's Printing Works | ||||
| Robert Smail's Printing Works | ||||
| Sir Walter Scottʼs Courtroom | ||||
| St Ronanʼs Wells Visitor Centre | ||||
| Thirlestane Castle | ||||
| Trimontium Museum |
Libraries in Selkirk
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Galashiels Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hawick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lauderdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Melrose Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Selkirk
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Selkirk
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Selkirk
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Selkirk
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Selkirk
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Selkirk
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Selkirk
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Selkirk
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Selkirk
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Selkirk
3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Selkirk
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempest Brewing Co |
Stadiums & Teams in Selkirk
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Selkirk
26 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Airport | EDI | Large Airport |
| Carlisle Lake District Airport | CAX | Medium Airport |
| RAF Spadeadam | - | Medium Airport |
| Archerfield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Balado Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Balgone Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Balgrummo Steading Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Broomhill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Castleton Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Charterhall Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| East Fortune Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eccles Newton Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fife Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fingland | - | Small Airport |
| Kingsmuir Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kirkbride Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Latch Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lempitlaw Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Loadman Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Midlem Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nairns Mains Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nether Huntlywood Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pilmuir Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Portmoak Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| RAF Kirknewton | - | Small Airport |
| Teuchats Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Selkirk
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| SBHA Selkirk Post Office | |
| Selkirk Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Selkirk
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ashkirk Church | |
| Our Lady & St. Joseph Catholic Church | |
| Selkirk Parish Church |
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UFO Sightings Near Selkirk
1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Selkirk.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scottish borders (uk/scotland) | 2008 | three orange lights over the Scottish Borders |
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Selkirk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 44.1 inches.
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