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Weather & Climate in Burghead, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Burghead experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 26.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 1,231.0 sq mi (3,188.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 57.7011°N, 3.4899°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.2.
| Aug 17, 1994 | 40 km SE of Portree, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jun 8, 2006 | 35 km ENE of Portree, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 130 km | 8 km |
| Jul 26, 1992 | 45 km E of Portree, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 120 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 | 128 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in |
Burghead has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 38°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.7") and April the driest (1.5").