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Sanquhar, United Kingdom

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4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,980 Population 2/sq mi density
463 ft Elevation 141 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$44,317 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$207,441 home value, $1,108/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Sanquhar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average45.0°F
17% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days221 days/yr

Geography

Elevation463 ft (141 m)
Area862.8 sq mi (2,234.7 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates55.3653°N, 3.9216°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.5"
67% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.40"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.6 on Nov 1, 2017.

Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 145 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 95 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 34 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 96 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 143 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 90 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 111 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 97 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 95 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 145 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 7.4 in Coldest, Wettest
February 37°F (3°C) 5.1 in
March 39°F (4°C) 5.6 in
April 42°F (6°C) 3.3 in Driest
May 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
June 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
July 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
September 51°F (11°C) 5.9 in
October 46°F (8°C) 7.1 in
November 40°F (5°C) 7.1 in
December 37°F (3°C) 7.2 in

Sanquhar has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 36°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.4") and April the driest (3.3").

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