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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Full City Profile
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
514,990
Population
5,150/sq mi density
217 ft
Elevation
66 meters
51°F
Avg Temperature
10°C
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$54,825 median income, 4.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$374,819 home value, $1,371/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Edinburgh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 205 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Area | 100.0 sq mi (259.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,150/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.9521°N, 3.1965°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in |
Edinburgh has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.1") and April the driest (1.9").