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Gourock, United Kingdom

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4.4 /5.0
A Great
10,570 Population 150/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$46,546 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,318 home value, $1,164/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Gourock experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average46.5°F
14% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area70.6 sq mi (182.8 km²)
Population Density150/sq mi
Coordinates55.9616°N, 4.8179°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.2"
72% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.80"
Driest Month (May) 3.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 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 M3.8 112 km
May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 77 km
Jan 23, 2011 28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.5 113 km
Aug 17, 1994 40 km SE of Portree, United Kingdom M3.2 143 km
Jan 26, 1990 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M3.0 92 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 34 km
May 18, 2013 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M2.9 106 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 121 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 34 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 77 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 57 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 48 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 39 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 33 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 82 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 — — 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 7.8 in Wettest
February 38°F (4°C) 5.2 in Coldest
March 40°F (5°C) 5.8 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in
May 49°F (10°C) 3.4 in Driest
June 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
July 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 56°F (13°C) 4.7 in
September 53°F (11°C) 6.3 in
October 48°F (9°C) 7.1 in
November 42°F (6°C) 7.1 in
December 39°F (4°C) 7.2 in

Gourock has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 38°F in February to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 65.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.8") and May the driest (3.4").

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