Wick, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Wick is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 7,030. Elevation: 56 ft (17 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

7,030 Population 5,246/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
39.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Wick

Wick

Wick is a town and royal burgh in Caithness, in the far north of Scotland. The town straddles the River Wick and extends along both sides of Wick Bay. "Wick Locality" had a population of 6,954 at the time of the 2011 census, a decrease of 3.8% from 2001.

People

Population7,030
Density5,246/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain39.4 in/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population7,030
Population Density5,246 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates58.4391°, -3.0942°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation39.4 inches (1,000 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Wick

Wick is a small city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 7,030. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Wick

Wick has an average annual temperature of 8.2°C (47°F). The hottest month is Aug (13.3°C), the coldest is Jan (4°C). Average annual precipitation is 809 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4°C / 39°F 1.7° / 6.4° 73.0
Feb 4°C / 39°F 1.3° / 6.7° 64.1
Mar 5.2°C / 41°F 2.3° / 8.2° 57.2
Apr 7°C / 45°F 4° / 10.1° 49.6
May 8.8°C / 48°F 5.5° / 12.1° 50.5
Jun 11.2°C / 52°F 8.2° / 14.3° 55.6
Jul 13.2°C / 56°F 10.1° / 16.2° 62.4
Aug 13.3°C / 56°F 10.3° / 16.3° 71.5
Sep 11.8°C / 53°F 9° / 14.6° 66.3
Oct 9.1°C / 48°F 6.6° / 11.7° 94.6
Nov 6.4°C / 44°F 3.9° / 8.8° 88.9
Dec 4.2°C / 40°F 1.7° / 6.7° 74.9
Wick experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average45.8°F
15% below United Kingdom avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density5,246/sq mi
Coordinates58.4391°N, 3.0942°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.4"
4% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.53"
Driest Month (May) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Mar 22, 2007.

Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 141 km
Mar 22, 2007 75 km WSW of Sandwick, United Kingdom M2.7 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 3.1 in
March 40°F (5°C) 3.6 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
May 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in Driest
June 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in
July 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
August 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in Warmest
September 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
November 43°F (6°C) 4.5 in Wettest
December 40°F (4°C) 4.2 in

Wick has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 39°F in January to 55°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and May the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Wick

6 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Thrumster Primary School - - - -
Keiss Primary School - - - -
Newton Park Primary School - - - -
Wick High School - - - -
Noss Primary School - - - -
North Highland College/University of the Highlands - - - -
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Radio Stations near Wick

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Grampian Hospital Radio - MP3

Museums in Wick

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Wick Heritage Centre

Hotels in Wick

9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ackergil Tower
Caithness Inn
Mackays Hotel
Nethercliffe Hotel
Norseman Hotel
Queens Hotel
The Bayview Hotel
The Commercial Hotel
The Portland Hotel

Restaurants in Wick

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bord de l'eau
DeVita's
Nethercliffe Hotel
No. 1 Bistro
Puldagon Farm Shop and Restaurant
Spice Tandoori
Wickers World

Cafes in Wick

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bridge Street Cafe
Morags
Nosspitality
The Lunch Box

Castles in Wick

5 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ackergil Tower
Bucholly Castle
Castle of Old Wick
Castle Sinclair Girnigoe
Keiss Castle

Veterinaries in Wick

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

D S McGregor & Partners Veterinary Surgeons Wick

Train Stations in Wick

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wick

Gas Stations in Wick

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

JET
Tesco

Banks in Wick

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Scotland

Gyms in Wick

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mill Fitness

Golf Courses in Wick

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lybster Golf Club
Wick Golf Club

Breweries in Wick

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
John o'Groats Brewery Visitor Centre

Airports Near Wick

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kirkwall AirportKOIMedium Airport
RAF LossiemouthLMOMedium Airport
Wick John O'Groats AirportWICMedium Airport
Ballone Castle Airstrip-Small Airport
Corston Airstrip-Small Airport
Flotta Isle AirstripFLHSmall Airport
Lamb Holm Airfield-Small Airport
Shempston Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Stronsay AirportSOYSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wick

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
East Caithness Church of Scotland
Harbour Mission
St Joachim's Roman Catholic Church
St. Fergus Church
The Salvation Army - Wick
Thrumster Parish Church
Wick Central Church

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Shipwrecks
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Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Shipwrecks Near Wick

1 documented shipwrecks found near Wick.

Name Year Description
HMS Exmouth - An E-class destroyer that was torpedoed by U-22 in the Moray Firth.

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 Wick

What is the population of Wick?

Wick has a population of 7,030 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 5,246 people per square mile, spread across 1.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Wick?

Wick has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 39.4 inches.

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