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Largs, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

4.4 /5.0
A Great
11,340 Population 15/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$51,196 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$165,301 home value, $1,280/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Largs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area732.0 sq mi (1,895.9 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates55.7963°N, 4.8634°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.3"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.10"
Driest Month (May) 2.76"

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 M3.8 128 km
May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 79 km
Jan 23, 2011 28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.5 127 km
Jan 26, 1990 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M3.0 94 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 50 km
May 18, 2013 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M2.9 121 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 109 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 50 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 79 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 73 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 61 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 37 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 49 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 100 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 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 6.1 in Wettest
February 40°F (5°C) 4.1 in Coldest
March 42°F (6°C) 4.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in Driest
June 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
July 58°F (15°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 4.1 in
September 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 5.8 in
November 45°F (7°C) 5.8 in
December 42°F (5°C) 5.9 in

Largs has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 40°F in February to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and May the driest (2.8").

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