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Fortrose, United Kingdom

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4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,400 Population 8/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°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
Fortrose experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average46.5°F
14% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area171.2 sq mi (443.4 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates57.5809°N, 4.1326°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.5"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.27"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Aug 4, 2017.

Aug 4, 2017 31 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.8 127 km
Jan 23, 2011 28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.5 130 km
Aug 17, 1994 40 km SE of Portree, United Kingdom M3.2 108 km
May 18, 2013 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M2.9 131 km
Jun 8, 2006 35 km ENE of Portree, United Kingdom M2.9 90 km
Jul 26, 1992 45 km E of Portree, United Kingdom M2.8 79 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 147 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 41 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in Coldest, Wettest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in Driest
May 49°F (9°C) 2.0 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.3 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.0 in

Fortrose has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 38°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (1.7").

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