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Kippen, United Kingdom

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4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,110 Population 4/sq mi density
262 ft Elevation 80 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$55,320 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$294,677 home value, $1,383/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Kippen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 193 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches. The area receives 14.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 56°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Sunny Days193 days/yr

Geography

Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Area250.1 sq mi (647.8 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates56.1267°N, 4.1708°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.2"
56% above US avg
Snowfall 14.5"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.56"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.07"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 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 M3.8 124 km
May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 116 km
Jan 23, 2011 28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.5 126 km
Aug 17, 1994 40 km SE of Portree, United Kingdom M3.2 149 km
Jan 26, 1990 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M3.0 131 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 16 km
May 18, 2013 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M2.9 119 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 119 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 18 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 116 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 74 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 5 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 125 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 83 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 17 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 59 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 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 7.6 in Wettest
February 37°F (3°C) 5.0 in Coldest
March 39°F (4°C) 5.4 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in Driest
May 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
June 53°F (11°C) 3.1 in
July 56°F (14°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 56°F (13°C) 4.2 in
September 52°F (11°C) 5.7 in
October 47°F (8°C) 6.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 6.7 in
December 38°F (3°C) 6.7 in

Kippen has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 37°F in February to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.6") and April the driest (3.1").

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