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Weather & Climate in Helmsdale, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Helmsdale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 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 40.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 724/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.1168°N, 3.6534°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.9.
| Jun 8, 2006 | 35 km ENE of Portree, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 135 km | 8 km |
| Jul 26, 1992 | 45 km E of Portree, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1995 | 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 98 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.1 in |
Helmsdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 37°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and May the driest (2.3").