Ballycastle, United Kingdom

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5,566 Population 5/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Ballycastle experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area1,043.6 sq mi (2,702.8 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates55.2044°N, 6.2430°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.1"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.20"
Driest Month (May) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 96 km
Jan 26, 1990 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M3.0 99 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 96 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 148 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 91 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 - - 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.2 in Wettest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in Driest
June 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
July 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
September 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 5.0 in
December 42°F (6°C) 4.8 in

Ballycastle has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 41°F in February to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and May the driest (2.2").

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