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Galashiels, United Kingdom

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3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
12,660 Population 6/sq mi density
390 ft Elevation 119 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$42,672 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$231,037 home value, $1,067/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Galashiels experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average45.8°F
15% below US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation390 ft (119 m)
Area2,223.2 sq mi (5,758.2 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates55.6146°N, 2.8070°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.86"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 118 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 78 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 120 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 149 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 103 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 94 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 118 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 149 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.7 in
March 40°F (4°C) 3.0 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in Driest
May 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
June 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 56°F (14°C) 3.3 in
September 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in Wettest
November 41°F (5°C) 3.7 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.6 in

Galashiels has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 37°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (2.2").

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