Thornhill, United Kingdom
Scotland · United Kingdom
Thornhill is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 1,660. Elevation: 171 ft (52 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
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About Thornhill
Thornhill is a village in the Mid Nithsdale area of Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, south of Sanquhar and north of Dumfries on the main A76 road. Thornhill sits in the Nithsdale valley with the Carsphairn and Scaur range to the west and the Lowther hills to the east. It was initially a small village, planned and built in 1717 on the Queensberry Estate on the road linking Dumfries to Glasgow. The Earl of Queensberry initially named the village 'New Dalgarnock' however the name did not achieve popular approval.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,660 |
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Coordinates | 55.2333°, -3.7667° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Scotland |
| Average Temperature | 46°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 54.5 inches (1,383 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Thornhill
Thornhill is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 1,660. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet (52 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 54.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Coordinates | 55.2333°N, 3.7667°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 6.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 6.0 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 6.1 in |
Thornhill has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 38°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.2") and April the driest (2.8").
Schools in Thornhill
5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penpont School | - | - | - | - |
| Wallace Hall Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Closeburn Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dunscore Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Moniaive Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Thornhill
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Trust Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Thornhill
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bicycle Museum | ||||
| Camera Obscura | ||||
| Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum | ||||
| Dumfries Museum | ||||
| Ellisland Farm | ||||
| Gracefield Arts Centre | ||||
| Leadhills Miners Library | ||||
| Museum of Lead Mining | ||||
| Old Bridge House Museum | ||||
| Robert Burns Centre | ||||
| Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum |
Libraries in Thornhill
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ewart Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ewart Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Georgetown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lochthorne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wanlockhead Miners' Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Thornhill
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Thornhill
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Thornhill
8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Thornhill
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Thornhill
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Thornhill
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Thornhill
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Thornhill
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Thornhill
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Thornhill
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Thornhill
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 Thornhill
20 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Airport | EDI | Large Airport |
| Glasgow Airport | GLA | Large Airport |
| Benston Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Broomhill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Castleton Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Cumbernauld Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Falgunzeon Glider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fingland | - | Small Airport |
| Glenswinton Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kirkbride Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Latch Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lennox Plunton Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mosside Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nethershields Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Polmont | - | Small Airport |
| RAF Kirknewton | - | Small Airport |
| Stonehill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Strathaven Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Thankerton private airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Wigtown Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Thornhill
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Auldgirth post office | |
| Moniaive Post Office | |
| Penpont Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Thornhill
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Keir Mill Parish Church | |
| Morton Parish Church | |
| Penpont Parish Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
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Thornhill 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 54.5 inches.
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