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Saltcoats, United Kingdom

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4.4 /5.0
A Great
12,800 Population 17/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$51,196 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$165,301 home value, $1,280/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Saltcoats experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area732.0 sq mi (1,895.9 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates55.6362°N, 4.7859°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.0"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.88"
Driest Month (May) 2.28"

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 M3.8 146 km
May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 91 km
Jan 23, 2011 28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.5 146 km
Jan 26, 1990 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M3.0 106 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 64 km
May 18, 2013 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M2.9 139 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 94 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 64 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 92 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 91 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 72 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 49 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 63 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 116 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 — — 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 4.7 in
February 40°F (4°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.3 in Driest
June 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 58°F (15°C) 3.5 in
September 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.9 in Wettest
November 44°F (7°C) 4.8 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.7 in

Saltcoats has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 40°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and May the driest (2.3").

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