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Penicuik, United Kingdom

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3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
16,110 Population 80/sq mi density
614 ft Elevation 187 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$52,310 median income, 4.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$364,357 home value, $1,308/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Penicuik 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

Elevation614 ft (187 m)
Area202.5 sq mi (524.3 km²)
Population Density80/sq mi
Coordinates55.8312°N, 3.2261°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.3"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 7.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.98"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.32"

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 83 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 85 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 85 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 142 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 67 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 138 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 121 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 84 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 114 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 3.9 in
February 36°F (2°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 38°F (4°C) 3.3 in
April 42°F (6°C) 2.3 in Driest
May 47°F (9°C) 2.4 in
June 53°F (11°C) 2.7 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
September 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in Wettest
November 40°F (4°C) 3.7 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.9 in

Penicuik has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 36°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.0") and April the driest (2.3").

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