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Grantown on Spey, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

4.0 /5.0
A Great
2,440 Population 2/sq mi density
732 ft Elevation 223 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 6°C
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$50,470 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$263,722 home value, $1,262/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Grantown on Spey has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 7.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average43.6°F
19% below US avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation732 ft (223 m)
Area1,231.0 sq mi (3,188.3 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates57.3305°N, 3.6087°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.7"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 7.7"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.72"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Aug 4, 2017.

Aug 4, 2017 31 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.8 139 km
Jan 23, 2011 28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.5 143 km
Aug 17, 1994 40 km SE of Portree, United Kingdom M3.2 130 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 138 km
May 18, 2013 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M2.9 142 km
Jun 8, 2006 35 km ENE of Portree, United Kingdom M2.9 124 km
Jul 26, 1992 45 km E of Portree, United Kingdom M2.8 111 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 138 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 143 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 134 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 18 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 139 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 35°F (1°C) 4.7 in Wettest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in Coldest
March 37°F (3°C) 3.5 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in Driest
May 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
June 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
July 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
September 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.2 in
November 39°F (4°C) 4.0 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in

Grantown on Spey has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 34°F in February to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and April the driest (2.3").

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