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Scotland, United Kingdom

Forth

Forth is a village in Scotland, United Kingdom, 281 m above sea level. It has a population of about 2,190 (2016). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now5°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population2,190
Local time07:19
55.77° N, 3.69° WElevation 281 mUTC+1 · British Summer Time
Postal codeML11
The year in Forthweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec25October
October: high / low12° / 5°
Rain this month135mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Forth at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month18°C

Average high in July

Coolest month0°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

91 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

65 mm of rain

Monuments nearby10+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Forth

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
5°C

Rain · wind 14 km/h · humidity 95%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct6°3°20.6 mm
Sat24 Oct10°2°19.2 mm
Sun25 Oct9°5°9.6 mm
Mon26 Oct11°6°2.9 mm
Tue27 Oct15°6°4.9 mm
Wed28 Oct12°7°2 mm
Thu29 Oct12°7°1 mm
Fri30 Oct12°9°6.9 mm
Sat31 Oct10°3°1 mm

When to go to Forth

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score131615274151595845251514
High6°6°8°11°14°17°18°18°16°12°8°6°
Low0°0°1°3°5°8°10°10°8°5°2°0°
Rain (mm)1319210265737991104109135123117
Wet days171314121516181714171716

What's on in Forth

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Forth

All monuments

Outdoors around Forth

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Clyde Valley Caravan ParkCamp sites
0.3 km
Law HillViewpoints · 214 m
0.8 km
Newhouse Park FarmCamp sites
0.8 km
Clyde Valley Family ParkTheme parks
0.8 km
Five Sisters Zoo ParkZoos
0.8 km
The Kames Golf Club (Mouse Valley)Golf courses
0.9 km

Nature around Forth

Nature in United Kingdom

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of United Kingdom seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Forth

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Forth

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Forth

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Forth from above

Postal code

ML11

Getting to Forth

Edinburgh AirportEDI
29 km
Glasgow AirportGLA
48 km
Glasgow Prestwick AirportPIK
63 km
FauldhouseRailway station
6.7 km
BreichRailway station
7.1 km
CarstairsRailway station
8.3 km

Places near Forth

Places with a climate like Forth

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Forth?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Forth.
What is the hottest month in Forth?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the coldest month in Forth?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the rainiest month in Forth?
July is the wettest month with about 91 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
What is the postal code of Forth?
The postal code of Forth is ML11.