Stranraer, United Kingdom
Scotland · United Kingdom
Stranraer is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 10,320. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 47°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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People
Climate
| Population | 10,320 |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 54.9023°, -5.0273° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Scotland |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.3 inches (1,151 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Stranraer
Stranraer is a small city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 10,320. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Climate in Stranraer
Stranraer has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Aug (15.3°C), the coldest is Jan (6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1196 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 54.9023°N, 5.0273°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 4.9 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 4.7 in |
Stranraer has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 39°F in February to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and May the driest (2.3").
Colleges & Universities in Stranraer
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dumfries & Galloway College - Stranraer Campus | College | - | Visit → |
Schools in Stranraer
8 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Leswalt Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sheuchan Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Joseph's RC Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Belmont Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rephad School | - | - | - | - |
| Stranraer Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Castle Kennedy Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Stranraer
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Stranraer
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneykirk Aviation Museum | ||||
| Stranraer Museum |
Libraries in Stranraer
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stranraer Public Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Stranraer
9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Stranraer
11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Stranraer
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Stranraer
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Stranraer
3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Stranraer
5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Stranraer
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Stranraer
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Stranraer
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Stranraer
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Stranraer
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Stranraer
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Stranraer
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Prestwick Airport | PIK | Large Airport |
| Campbeltown Airport | CAL | Medium Airport |
| Andreas Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Andreas-Ballavoddan House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Castle Kennedy Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kildalloig Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kilkerran UL | - | Small Airport |
| Mayfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mount Rule Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| New Grimmet Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Newtownards Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wigtown Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Stranraer
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Leswalt Post Office | |
| Lochans Post Office | |
| Stranraer Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Stranraer
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Inch Parish Church | |
| Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall | |
| Leswalt Parish Church | |
| Lewis Street Gospel Hall | |
| Saint John the Evangelist | |
| Saint Joseph's RC Church | |
| St Ninian's | |
| Stranraer Baptist Church | |
| Stranraer Community Church | |
| Stranraer Parish Church | |
| Stranraer Parish Church | |
| Stranraer Reformed Presbyterian Church |
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UFO Sightings Near Stranraer
1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Stranraer.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Stranraer (uk/scotland) | 2005 | Two objects, black in colour with thick red/yellow trails which dissapeared in less than a second. |
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Stranraer has a population of 10,320 residents and is located in United Kingdom..
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Stranraer has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 45.3 inches.
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