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Mallaig, United Kingdom

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4.0 /5.0
A Great
780 Population 1,696/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°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
Mallaig experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 178 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average46.8°F
13% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days178 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density1,696/sq mi
Coordinates57.0029°N, 5.8308°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.2"
129% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 10.35"
Driest Month (May) 3.86"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 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 19 km
May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 106 km
Jan 23, 2011 28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.5 20 km
Aug 17, 1994 40 km SE of Portree, United Kingdom M3.2 17 km
Jan 26, 1990 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M3.0 105 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 127 km
May 18, 2013 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M2.9 26 km
Jun 8, 2006 35 km ENE of Portree, United Kingdom M2.9 60 km
Jul 26, 1992 45 km E of Portree, United Kingdom M2.8 57 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 125 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 122 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 140 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 75 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 106 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 127 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 127 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 99 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 — — 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 10.2 in
February 39°F (4°C) 6.5 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 8.2 in
April 44°F (7°C) 4.5 in
May 49°F (10°C) 3.9 in Driest
June 53°F (12°C) 4.3 in
July 56°F (13°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 56°F (13°C) 5.8 in
September 53°F (11°C) 8.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 9.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 10.4 in Wettest
December 40°F (4°C) 10.1 in

Mallaig has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 39°F in February to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 87.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.4") and May the driest (3.9").

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