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Rothesay, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

4.1 /5.0
A Great
4,540 Population 1/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$49,543 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$217,874 home value, $1,239/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Rothesay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days207 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area6,357.5 sq mi (16,465.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates55.8365°N, 5.0551°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.0"
87% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.46"
Driest Month (May) 3.62"

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 M3.8 119 km
May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 66 km
Jan 23, 2011 28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.5 118 km
Jan 26, 1990 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M3.0 81 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 54 km
May 18, 2013 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M2.9 112 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 121 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 54 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 66 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 65 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 68 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 24 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 54 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 — — 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 8.5 in Wettest
February 40°F (5°C) 5.3 in Coldest
March 42°F (5°C) 6.5 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
May 51°F (10°C) 3.6 in Driest
June 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
July 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 5.2 in
September 54°F (12°C) 6.9 in
October 49°F (9°C) 7.4 in
November 44°F (7°C) 7.6 in
December 41°F (5°C) 8.0 in

Rothesay has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 40°F in February to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 71.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.5") and May the driest (3.6").

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