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Ballater, United Kingdom

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4.2 /5.0
A Great
1,550 Population 2/sq mi density
659 ft Elevation 201 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$55,443 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$257,317 home value, $1,386/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Ballater has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average43.1°F
20% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Area885.8 sq mi (2,294.3 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates57.0501°N, 3.0380°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.6"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 11.5"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Jun 20, 2003.

Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 129 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 129 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 119 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 54 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 130 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 4.7 in Wettest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in Coldest
March 37°F (3°C) 3.2 in
April 40°F (5°C) 2.5 in
May 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
June 51°F (11°C) 2.5 in
July 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
September 49°F (10°C) 3.5 in
October 44°F (7°C) 4.4 in
November 38°F (3°C) 4.0 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.9 in

Ballater has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 34°F in February to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (2.4").

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