Location & Surroundings
Bilston is a village in Scotland, United Kingdom with 1,210 inhabitants, at 161 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Loanhead, less than 2 km away. The national capital London is about 525 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 15 km away.
Overview
Bilston is village in Midlothian, Scotland, UK.
It is located in Midlothian, United Kingdom.
The population is about 1,330 (2016).
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Basic Data
- Country United Kingdom
- Located in Midlothian
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
55° 52' 13" N, 3° 10' 41" W
- Elevation DEM: 161 m
- Timezone Europe/London
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Population 1,210
- Pop. Density 1,777 p/km²
- Built-up 20.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Pound (GBP)
- Phone Prefix +44
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:07
- Sunrise 07:12
- Sunset 18:53
- Day length 11 h 41 min
Other populated places nearby
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Weather in Bilston
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bilston, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 9.3 to 16.1 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 289 W/m2.
Temperature
16.1 C
Wind
5.5 m/s S (185 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,005.6 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 16.1 | 5.5 | 185 | 69 | 1,005.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.0 | 5.2 | 187 | 67 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 288.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.8 | 2.4 | 188 | 86 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.3 | 3.0 | 212 | 90 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.4 | 5.9 | 226 | 59 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 265.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.2 | 3.8 | 196 | 79 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 281.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.5 | 5.5 | 198 | 81 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.0 | 3.5 | 173 | 91 | 1,020.2 | 0.99 / 0.99 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 13.3 | 5.7 | 175 | 91 | 1,018.6 | 1.47 / 2.46 | 100 | 24.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.6 | 8.1 | 225 | 91 | 1,017.6 | 1.12 / 3.57 | 100 | 14.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.1 | 2.6 | 246 | 93 | 1,021.1 | 0.21 / 3.78 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.3 | 3.7 | 239 | 92 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 12.3 | 5.6 | 262 | 68 | 1,026.9 | 0.05 / 0.10 | 36 | 252.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bilston?
Now 16.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 9.3 to 16.1 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 289 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bilston today?
Sunrise around 07:12 and sunset around 18:53 (local time). Day length about 11h 41m.
What is the local time in Bilston?
Local time is 19:07. Time zone: Europe/London (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bilston?
Bilston is a populated place.
How many people live in Bilston?
Population about 1,210.
What is the elevation of Bilston?
DEM 161 m.
Where is Bilston located?
It is at 55.87030, -3.17814 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bilston in?
It is in United Kingdom.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)
- Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Commons
- Commons category Bilston, Midlothian