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Weather & Climate in Cairnryan, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cairnryan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 3,449.5 sq mi (8,934.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.9710°N, 5.0198°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.5.
| May 3, 1998 | Scotland, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 137 km | 15 km |
| Jan 26, 1990 | 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 139 km | 5 km |
| May 13, 2001 | 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 89 km | 12 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Aug 27, 1992 | 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 1997 | 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2017 | 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom | M2.6 | 105 km | 7 km |
| Apr 24, 2000 | 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom | M2.6 | 143 km | 14 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 138 km | 4 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 136 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 4.9 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 4.7 in |
Cairnryan has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 39°F in February to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and May the driest (2.3").