Weather & Climate in Aviemore, United Kingdom

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Aviemore has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. The area receives 7.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 709 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)

Geography

Elevation709 ft (216 m)
Area171.2 sq mi (443.4 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates57.1955°N, 3.8259°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.6"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 7.3"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.49"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Aug 4, 2017 31 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.8 122 km 7 km
Jan 23, 2011 28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.5 126 km 16 km
Aug 17, 1994 40 km SE of Portree, United Kingdom M3.2 115 km 5 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 120 km 5 km
May 18, 2013 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M2.9 124 km 10 km
Jun 8, 2006 35 km ENE of Portree, United Kingdom M2.9 115 km 8 km
Jul 26, 1992 45 km E of Portree, United Kingdom M2.8 102 km 10 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 119 km 5 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 124 km 9 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 116 km 10 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 5 km 10 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 120 km 4 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 69 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 4.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.8 in
March 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in
April 42°F (5°C) 2.1 in Driest
May 47°F (9°C) 2.4 in
June 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
July 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
September 51°F (10°C) 3.4 in
October 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.8 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.7 in

Aviemore has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 35°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and April the driest (2.1").

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