Thankerton, United Kingdom
Scotland · United Kingdom
Thankerton is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 510. Elevation: 679 ft (207 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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People
Climate
| Population | 510 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Coordinates | 55.6263°, -3.6329° |
| 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 (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 54.7 inches (1,388 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Thankerton
Thankerton is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 510. The city sits at an elevation of 679 feet (207 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 54.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Area | 862.8 sq mi (2,234.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.6263°N, 3.6329°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 6.1 in |
Thankerton has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 36°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and April the driest (3.0").
Schools in Thankerton
5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tinto Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Libberton Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lamington Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wiston Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Carmichael Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Thankerton
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital FM Edinburgh | edinburgh, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Regal Radio | blues, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Forth1 | pop music, popular | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| BFBS Scotland | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Edge 1 | - | MP3 | |
| Radio ENRG | alternative, edinburgh | MP3 | |
| 242 RADIO | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| EHFM | community radio, edinburgh | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio GH | folk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Stirling Community Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Thankerton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum | ||||
| Biggar Gasworks Museum | ||||
| Crawfordjohn Heritage Venture | ||||
| Douglas Heritage Museum | ||||
| Lanark Museum | ||||
| Leadhills Miners Library | ||||
| Museum of Lead Mining | ||||
| Robert Owen's House | ||||
| Shotts Heritage Centre | ||||
| Whitburn Community Museum |
Libraries in Thankerton
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carluke Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fauldhouse Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lanark Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shotts Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wanlockhead Miners' Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitburn Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Thankerton
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Thankerton
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Thankerton
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Thankerton
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Thankerton
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Thankerton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alechemy | ||||
| Broughton Ales |
Stadiums & Teams in Thankerton
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Thankerton
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newmilns Snow & Sports Complex | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Thankerton
32 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Airport | EDI | Large Airport |
| Balado Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Balgrummo Steading Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Benston Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blair Drummond Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Broomhill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Buchlyvie Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Castleton Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Cumbernauld Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dollar airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| East Lochlane Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Falgunzeon Glider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fife Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fingland | - | Small Airport |
| Glenswinton Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hilton of Carslogie Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kier Garden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kirkbride Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Latch Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mosside Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nethershields Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pilmuir Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Polmont | - | Small Airport |
| Portmoak Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| RAF Kirknewton | - | Small Airport |
| Sheardale airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Skydive Strathallan | - | Small Airport |
| Stonehill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Strathaven Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Teuchats Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Thankerton private airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Thornhill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Thankerton
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Symington Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Thankerton
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cairngryffe Kirk | |
| Covington Parish Church |
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UFO Sightings Near Thankerton
1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Thankerton.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Thankerton (uk/scotland) | 2004 | UFO Sighting |
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What is the population of Thankerton?
Thankerton has a population of 510 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 862.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Thankerton?
Thankerton 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 54.7 inches.
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