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Fort William, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

4.0 /5.0
A Great
5,830 Population 1/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
45°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 William has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 168 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 92.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average44.8°F
17% below US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days168 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area6,357.5 sq mi (16,465.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates56.8165°N, 5.1121°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.5"
143% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 11.34"
Driest Month (May) 4.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 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 38 km
May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 102 km
Jan 23, 2011 28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.5 41 km
Aug 17, 1994 40 km SE of Portree, United Kingdom M3.2 53 km
Jan 26, 1990 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M3.0 108 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 84 km
May 18, 2013 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M2.9 37 km
Jun 8, 2006 35 km ENE of Portree, United Kingdom M2.9 86 km
Jul 26, 1992 45 km E of Portree, United Kingdom M2.8 75 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 82 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 90 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 94 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 46 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 102 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 106 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 84 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 51 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 — — 96 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 11.3 in Coldest, Wettest
February 37°F (3°C) 7.4 in
March 39°F (4°C) 9.0 in
April 42°F (6°C) 4.7 in
May 48°F (9°C) 4.2 in Driest
June 52°F (11°C) 4.5 in
July 55°F (13°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 6.2 in
September 51°F (10°C) 8.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 9.8 in
November 40°F (5°C) 10.5 in
December 37°F (3°C) 11.0 in

Fort William has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 37°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 92.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.3") and May the driest (4.2").

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