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Kirkintilloch, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
19,630 Population 237/sq mi density
167 ft Elevation 51 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,849 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$330,915 home value, $1,421/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Kirkintilloch 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

Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Area83.0 sq mi (214.9 km²)
Population Density237/sq mi
Coordinates55.9393°N, 4.1526°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.2"
56% above US avg
Snowfall 14.5"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.14"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.60"

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 M3.8 139 km
May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 118 km
Jan 23, 2011 28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.5 140 km
Jan 26, 1990 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M3.0 133 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 30 km
May 18, 2013 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M2.9 134 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 99 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 32 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 118 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 86 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 25 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 146 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 80 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 31 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 79 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 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 6.1 in Coldest, Wettest
February 39°F (4°C) 4.2 in
March 41°F (5°C) 4.6 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in Driest
May 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
July 56°F (14°C) 3.0 in
August 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in Warmest
September 53°F (12°C) 4.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.8 in
November 42°F (6°C) 5.7 in
December 39°F (4°C) 5.7 in

Kirkintilloch has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 38°F in January to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and April the driest (2.6").

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