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Weather & Climate in Alness, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alness experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 245 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,563/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 57.6960°N, 4.2551°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Aug 4, 2017 | 31 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 130 km | 7 km |
| Jan 23, 2011 | 28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 134 km | 16 km |
| Aug 17, 1994 | 40 km SE of Portree, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 108 km | 5 km |
| May 18, 2013 | 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2006 | 35 km ENE of Portree, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 85 km | 8 km |
| Jul 26, 1992 | 45 km E of Portree, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1995 | 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 1990 | 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 117 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 53°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 5.2 in |
Alness has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 37°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.5") and April the driest (2.8").