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Musselburgh, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
23,620 Population 11,301/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$49,167 median income, 4.8% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$369,988 home value, $1,229/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Musselburgh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days205 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density11,301/sq mi
Coordinates55.9417°N, 3.0499°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.3"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 7.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.76"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M2.6 on Nov 1, 2017.

Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 89 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 101 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 90 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 146 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 71 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 148 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 131 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 89 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 112 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.5 in
February 38°F (4°C) 1.8 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in Driest
May 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in Wettest
November 42°F (6°C) 2.4 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in

Musselburgh has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.8") and April the driest (1.7").

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