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Fort Augustus, United Kingdom

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4.0 /5.0
A Great
670 Population 217/sq mi density
112 ft Elevation 34 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$50,470 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$263,722 home value, $1,262/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Augustus has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 193 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average44.2°F
18% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days193 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Population Density217/sq mi
Coordinates57.1431°N, 4.6822°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.6"
107% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 10.04"
Driest Month (May) 3.70"

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 72 km
May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 146 km
Jan 23, 2011 28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.5 76 km
Aug 17, 1994 40 km SE of Portree, United Kingdom M3.2 64 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 110 km
May 18, 2013 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M2.9 75 km
Jun 8, 2006 35 km ENE of Portree, United Kingdom M2.9 72 km
Jul 26, 1992 45 km E of Portree, United Kingdom M2.8 58 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 108 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 146 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 89 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 114 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 51 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 147 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 110 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 59 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 — — 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 10.0 in Coldest, Wettest
February 36°F (2°C) 6.4 in
March 38°F (3°C) 7.8 in
April 42°F (5°C) 3.9 in
May 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in Driest
June 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
July 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 4.9 in
September 51°F (10°C) 7.3 in
October 45°F (7°C) 8.3 in
November 39°F (4°C) 9.0 in
December 36°F (2°C) 9.5 in

Fort Augustus has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 36°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 78.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.0") and May the driest (3.7").

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