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Balfron, United Kingdom

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4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,860 Population 22/sq mi density
233 ft Elevation 71 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$55,320 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$294,677 home value, $1,383/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Balfron experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 194 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.5 inches. The area receives 10.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days194 days/yr

Geography

Elevation233 ft (71 m)
Area83.0 sq mi (214.9 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates56.0681°N, 4.3356°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.5"
75% above US avg
Snowfall 10.6"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.20"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.95"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Nov 1, 2017.

Aug 4, 2017 31 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.8 121 km
May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 106 km
Jan 23, 2011 28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.5 122 km
Aug 17, 1994 40 km SE of Portree, United Kingdom M3.2 148 km
Jan 26, 1990 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M3.0 121 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 12 km
May 18, 2013 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M2.9 116 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 116 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 14 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 106 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 69 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 17 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 134 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 71 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 12 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
720 HEBRIDES (SCOTLAND) Questionable Earthquake — — 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 7.2 in Wettest
February 38°F (3°C) 4.8 in Coldest
March 40°F (5°C) 5.1 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in Driest
May 49°F (10°C) 3.2 in
June 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
July 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 56°F (14°C) 4.1 in
September 53°F (12°C) 5.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 6.6 in
November 42°F (6°C) 6.4 in
December 39°F (4°C) 6.4 in

Balfron has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 38°F in February to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.2") and April the driest (3.0").

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