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Whiting Bay, United Kingdom

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
640 Population 1/sq mi density
118 ft Elevation 36 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,944 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$249,800 home value, $1,249/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Whiting Bay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average47.9°F
11% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days230 days/yr

Geography

Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Area732.0 sq mi (1,895.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates55.4923°N, 5.0972°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.4"
54% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.57"
Driest Month (May) 2.99"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 86 km
Jan 26, 1990 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M3.0 99 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 86 km
May 18, 2013 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M2.9 148 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 102 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 87 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 87 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 103 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 96 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 48 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 86 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 137 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 — — 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 6.6 in Wettest
February 40°F (4°C) 4.5 in Coldest
March 42°F (5°C) 5.1 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in Driest
June 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
July 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 4.6 in
September 54°F (12°C) 5.4 in
October 49°F (9°C) 6.1 in
November 44°F (7°C) 6.3 in
December 41°F (5°C) 6.5 in

Whiting Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 40°F in February to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.6") and May the driest (3.0").

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