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Weather & Climate in Barra, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Barra experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 545 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 545 ft (166 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,344/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 56.9804°N, 7.4573°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 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 | 106 km | 7 km |
| May 3, 1998 | Scotland, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 134 km | 15 km |
| Jan 23, 2011 | 28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 103 km | 16 km |
| Aug 17, 1994 | 40 km SE of Portree, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 1990 | 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2013 | 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2006 | 35 km ENE of Portree, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 125 km | 8 km |
| Jul 26, 1992 | 45 km E of Portree, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 1992 | 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 1998 | 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 148 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 720 | HEBRIDES (SCOTLAND) | Questionable Earthquake | — | — | 97 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 6.1 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 6.2 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 6.0 in |
Barra has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 41°F in February to 56°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.4") and May the driest (2.6").