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Prestonpans, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
9,490 Population 29/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 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
Prestonpans 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

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area331.2 sq mi (857.9 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates55.9594°N, 2.9804°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.3"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 7.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.99"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M2.5 on May 28, 2008.

Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 92 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 104 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 94 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 150 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 75 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 133 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 93 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 113 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.8 in
February 38°F (3°C) 2.0 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.8 in Driest
May 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in Wettest
November 42°F (5°C) 2.8 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in

Prestonpans has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (1.8").

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