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Weather & Climate in Galashiels, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Galashiels experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 268 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 37.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
| Area | 2,223.2 sq mi (5,758.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.6146°N, 2.8070°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.0.
| Jun 20, 2003 | 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 118 km | 5 km |
| May 13, 2001 | 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 78 km | 12 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Jan 23, 2020 | 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 1997 | 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2000 | 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom | M2.6 | 94 km | 14 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 118 km | 4 km |
| Jan 9, 1990 | 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 103 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.6 in |
Galashiels has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 37°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (2.2").