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Weather & Climate in Ballater, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ballater has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 659 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Area | 885.8 sq mi (2,294.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 57.0501°N, 3.0380°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.0.
| Jun 20, 2003 | 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Nov 30, 1997 | 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1995 | 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 130 km | 4 km |
| Jan 9, 1990 | 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 91 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.9 in |
Ballater has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 34°F in February to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (2.4").