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Isle of Arran, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

4.1 /5.0
A Great
5,058 Population 7/sq mi density
942 ft Elevation 287 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 9°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,944 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$249,800 home value, $1,249/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Isle of Arran experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days207 days/yr

Geography

Elevation942 ft (287 m)
Area732.0 sq mi (1,895.9 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates55.5815°N, 5.2123°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.9"
87% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.27"
Driest Month (May) 3.66"

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 M3.8 143 km
May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 74 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 87 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 82 km
May 18, 2013 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M2.9 136 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 113 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 82 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 74 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 92 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 94 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 36 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 82 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 130 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 — — 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 8.3 in Wettest
February 39°F (4°C) 5.4 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 6.6 in
April 45°F (7°C) 4.0 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in Driest
June 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
July 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 5.3 in
September 53°F (12°C) 6.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 7.3 in
November 44°F (6°C) 7.6 in
December 40°F (5°C) 7.9 in

Isle of Arran has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 39°F in February to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 70.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.3") and May the driest (3.7").

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