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Glasgow, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

4.1 /5.0
A Great
626,410 Population 492/sq mi density
131 ft Elevation 40 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,419 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$233,770 home value, $1,210/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Glasgow experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 194 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.5 inches. The area receives 10.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days194 days/yr

Geography

Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Area1,273.4 sq mi (3,298.0 km²)
Population Density492/sq mi
Coordinates55.8652°N, 4.2576°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.5"
75% above US avg
Snowfall 10.6"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.06"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 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 M3.8 141 km
May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 113 km
Jan 23, 2011 28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.5 142 km
Jan 26, 1990 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M3.0 128 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 35 km
May 18, 2013 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M2.9 135 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 93 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 37 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 113 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 87 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 34 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 73 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 35 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 87 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 — — 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 6.1 in Wettest
February 39°F (4°C) 4.2 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 4.6 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in Driest
May 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
July 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
August 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in Warmest
September 53°F (12°C) 4.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.8 in
November 42°F (6°C) 5.6 in
December 39°F (4°C) 5.6 in

Glasgow has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 39°F in February to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and April the driest (2.6").

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