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Weather & Climate in Isle of Bute, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Isle of Bute experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 207 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 6,357.5 sq mi (16,465.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.8366°N, 5.0559°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 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 | 119 km | 7 km |
| May 3, 1998 | Scotland, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 66 km | 15 km |
| Jan 23, 2011 | 28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 118 km | 16 km |
| Jan 26, 1990 | 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 54 km | 5 km |
| May 18, 2013 | 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2001 | 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 121 km | 12 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 54 km | 5 km |
| Aug 27, 1992 | 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 1998 | 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 65 km | 9 km |
| Nov 30, 1997 | 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2017 | 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom | M2.6 | 24 km | 7 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 54 km | 4 km |
| Jan 9, 1990 | 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 100 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 720 | HEBRIDES (SCOTLAND) | Questionable Earthquake | — | — | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 6.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 7.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 7.6 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 8.0 in |
Isle of Bute has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 40°F in February to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 71.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.5") and May the driest (3.6").