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Glenrothes, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

4.2 /5.0
A Great
38,360 Population 12,414/sq mi density
302 ft Elevation 92 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$49,420 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$212,855 home value, $1,236/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Glenrothes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days205 days/yr

Geography

Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Population Density12,414/sq mi
Coordinates56.1951°N, 3.1732°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.3"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 7.5"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.39"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M2.6 on Nov 1, 2017.

Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 77 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 125 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 78 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 131 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 59 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 123 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 144 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 78 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 3.4 in Wettest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 40°F (5°C) 2.6 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
December 38°F (4°C) 3.1 in

Glenrothes has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (1.9").

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