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Helmsdale, United Kingdom

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4.0 /5.0
A Great
637 Population 724/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°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
Helmsdale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average45.0°F
17% below US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density724/sq mi
Coordinates58.1168°N, 3.6534°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.5"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.45"
Driest Month (May) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 8, 2006.

Jun 8, 2006 35 km ENE of Portree, United Kingdom M2.9 135 km
Jul 26, 1992 45 km E of Portree, United Kingdom M2.8 129 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in
March 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in
April 42°F (6°C) 2.4 in
May 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in Driest
June 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
July 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
September 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in
November 41°F (5°C) 4.5 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in

Helmsdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 37°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and May the driest (2.3").

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