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Garelochhead, United Kingdom

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
2,110 Population 30/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$49,543 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$217,874 home value, $1,239/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Garelochhead experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 202 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average45.8°F
15% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days202 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area70.6 sq mi (182.8 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates56.0820°N, 4.8291°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.9"
95% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 9.02"
Driest Month (Jun) 3.74"

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 M3.8 101 km
May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 75 km
Jan 23, 2011 28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.5 101 km
Aug 17, 1994 40 km SE of Portree, United Kingdom M3.2 131 km
Jan 26, 1990 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M3.0 90 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 27 km
May 18, 2013 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M2.9 95 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 132 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 27 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 75 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 45 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 44 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 142 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 43 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 27 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 69 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 — — 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 9.0 in Coldest, Wettest
February 38°F (3°C) 5.9 in
March 40°F (4°C) 6.5 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
May 49°F (9°C) 3.9 in
June 53°F (11°C) 3.7 in Driest
July 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 56°F (13°C) 5.2 in
September 52°F (11°C) 7.1 in
October 47°F (8°C) 8.2 in
November 42°F (5°C) 8.0 in
December 39°F (4°C) 8.2 in

Garelochhead has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 38°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 74.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.0") and June the driest (3.7").

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