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Weather & Climate in Benbecula, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Benbecula experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
56°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 237 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,650/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 57.4474°N, 7.3427°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 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 | 119 km | 7 km |
| Jan 23, 2011 | 28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 117 km | 16 km |
| Aug 17, 1994 | 40 km SE of Portree, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 102 km | 5 km |
| May 18, 2013 | 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2006 | 35 km ENE of Portree, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 102 km | 8 km |
| Jul 26, 1992 | 45 km E of Portree, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 114 km | 10 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 | — | — | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 5.9 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 6.2 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.9 in |
Benbecula has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 41°F in February to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.3") and May the driest (2.5").