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Dumfries
City in Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom
Overview
Dumfries is a charming market town in southwest Scotland with a rich literary and historical legacy, notably as the final home of poet Robert Burns. Surrounded by rivers, hills, and notable sites, it offers both urban amenities and access to scenic countryside.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
Dumfries and Galloway
Population
33,440
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
55.07°, -3.61°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
83
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
76
Traffic Safety
74
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost
$2,421
Local Cost
$1,330
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
8.5°C
Summer Avg
13.8°C
Winter Avg
3.8°C
Record High
26.1°C
Record Low
-5.8°C
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
1314 mm
Internet Speed
123 Mbps
Upload
33 Mbps
Latency
23 ms
City Vibrancy
51
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
23
Parks
19
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
230.0
Airport
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Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 14 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 62/100.
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