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Weather & Climate in Fortrose, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fortrose 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 279 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 31.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 171.2 sq mi (443.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 57.5809°N, 4.1326°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 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 | 127 km | 7 km |
| Jan 23, 2011 | 28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 130 km | 16 km |
| Aug 17, 1994 | 40 km SE of Portree, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 108 km | 5 km |
| May 18, 2013 | 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2006 | 35 km ENE of Portree, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 90 km | 8 km |
| Jul 26, 1992 | 45 km E of Portree, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 1998 | 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 147 km | 9 km |
| Aug 28, 1995 | 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 1990 | 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 105 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) | 3.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in |
Fortrose has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 38°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (1.7").