Tain, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Tain is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 3,590. Elevation: 95 ft (29 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

3,590 Population 4,080/sq mi density
95 ft Elevation 29 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
35.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Tain

Tain in Ross-shire was a burgh constituency that elected one commissioner to the Parliament of Scotland and to the Convention of Estates.

People

Population3,590
Density4,080/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain35.7 in/yr
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Population3,590
Population Density4,080 / sq mi
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Coordinates57.8120°, -4.0552°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation35.7 inches (907 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tain

Tain is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 3,590. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Tain

Tain has an average annual temperature of 9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (15°C), the coldest is Dec (4°C). Average annual precipitation is 664 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.1°C / 39°F 1.5° / 6.7° 49.6
Feb 4.4°C / 40°F 1.4° / 7.4° 43.5
Mar 5.9°C / 43°F 2.4° / 9.4° 39.6
Apr 8°C / 46°F 4° / 12° 42.0
May 10.4°C / 51°F 6.2° / 14.6° 50.7
Jun 12.9°C / 55°F 9.1° / 16.7° 61.4
Jul 15°C / 59°F 11.2° / 18.9° 60.3
Aug 14.8°C / 59°F 10.9° / 18.6° 66.8
Sep 12.7°C / 55°F 9.1° / 16.3° 66.9
Oct 9.6°C / 49°F 6.3° / 12.8° 71.8
Nov 6.4°C / 44°F 3.6° / 9.2° 56.9
Dec 4°C / 39°F 1.4° / 6.6° 54.4
Tain experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average46.4°F
14% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density4,080/sq mi
Coordinates57.8120°N, 4.0552°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.7"
6% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.82"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Aug 4, 2017.

Aug 4, 2017 31 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.8 148 km
Aug 17, 1994 40 km SE of Portree, United Kingdom M3.2 125 km
Jun 8, 2006 35 km ENE of Portree, United Kingdom M2.9 99 km
Jul 26, 1992 45 km E of Portree, United Kingdom M2.8 91 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 65 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.4 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in Driest
May 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
June 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
September 53°F (11°C) 3.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.8 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in

Tain has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 38°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and April the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Tain

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tain Royal Academy - - - -
Knockbreck Primary School - - - -
Craighill Primary School - - - -
Edderton Primary School - - - -
Tain Campus - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tain

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Tain

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dunrobin Castle Museum
Groam House Museum
Historylinks
Hugh Miller's Museum and Cottage
Invergordon Naval Museum & Heritage Centre
Nairn Museum
Orcadian Stone Company
Rosemarkie Bay Exhibition
Tain & District Museum
Tain & District Museum and Clan Ross Centre
Tarbat Discovery Centre
The Highlanders' Museum
The Old Court house

Libraries in Tain

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alness Library0.0
Brora Library0.0
Cromarty Library0.0
Invergordon Library0.0
Nairn Library0.0
Tain Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Tain

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Community market

Hotels in Tain

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carnegie Lodge Hotel
Mansfield Castle Hotel
Monangie House Hotel
Shandwick Inn
St. Duthus Hotel
The Royal Hotel Tain

Restaurants in Tain

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Curry Club
Greens Restaurant
Platform 1864

Cafes in Tain

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asda Café
Pipers Coffee House

Cinemas in Tain

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tain Picture House

Monuments in Tain

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mercat Cross

Veterinaries in Tain

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Johnson & Farrell Veterinary Surgeons

Train Stations in Tain

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fearn
Tain

Gas Stations in Tain

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asda
GB #2061976344
Morangie Filling Station
Tesco

Banks in Tain

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Scotland

Gyms in Tain

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Silverback Gym & Fitness

Golf Courses in Tain

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tain Golf Club

Breweries in Tain

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cromarty Brewing Company

Airports Near Tain

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Inverness AirportINVMedium Airport
RAF LossiemouthLMOMedium Airport
Ballone Castle Airstrip-Small Airport
Bennetsfield Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Culbokie Airstrip-Small Airport
Dornoch Airfield-Small Airport
Easter Airfield-Small Airport
Easterton Glider Field-Small Airport
Feshiebridge Glider Field-Small Airport
Fort Augustus Airstrip-Small Airport
Knockbain Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Kylarrick House Airstrip-Small Airport
Shempston Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Tain Ultralight Airstrip-Small Airport
Tullochgribban-High Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Tain

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Tain

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tain

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Associated Presbyterian Church
Edderton Parish Church
Logie Easter
St Andrew's Episcopal Church
St Duthus Collegiate Church
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
Tain Free Church
Tain 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 Tain

What is the population of Tain?

Tain has a population of 3,590 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 4,080 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tain?

Tain has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 35.7 inches.

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