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Scalloway, United Kingdom

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4.2 /5.0
A Great
1,100 Population 902/sq mi density
203 ft Elevation 62 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$59,089 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$245,422 home value, $1,477/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Scalloway has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average45.1°F
16% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density902/sq mi
Coordinates60.1383°N, 1.2769°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.9"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.91"
Driest Month (May) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M3.3 on Jan 15, 2009.

Jan 15, 2009 14 km N of Scalloway, United Kingdom M3.3 14 km
Nov 22, 1990 80 km ESE of Lerwick, United Kingdom M3.0 88 km
Mar 22, 2007 75 km WSW of Sandwick, United Kingdom M2.7 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 5.2 in
February 38°F (4°C) 4.2 in Coldest
March 40°F (4°C) 4.7 in
April 42°F (5°C) 2.9 in
May 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in Driest
June 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
July 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
August 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in Warmest
September 51°F (10°C) 4.5 in
October 47°F (8°C) 5.2 in
November 42°F (6°C) 5.9 in Wettest
December 40°F (4°C) 5.6 in

Scalloway has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 38°F in February to 54°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.9") and May the driest (2.1").

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