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Weather & Climate in Forres, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Forres experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 283 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 29.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 46.2°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 1,231.0 sq mi (3,188.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 57.6100°N, 3.6212°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 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jun 8, 2006 | 35 km ENE of Portree, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 121 km | 8 km |
| Jul 26, 1992 | 45 km E of Portree, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1995 | 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 1990 | 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 116 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 2.7 in |
Forres has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 38°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (1.7").