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Weather & Climate in Isle of Cumbrae, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Isle of Cumbrae experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 381 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 381 ft (116 m) |
| Area | 732.0 sq mi (1,895.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.7693°N, 4.9191°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 | 129 km | 7 km |
| May 3, 1998 | Scotland, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 77 km | 15 km |
| Jan 23, 2011 | 28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 129 km | 16 km |
| Jan 26, 1990 | 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 92 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 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2001 | 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 110 km | 12 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 55 km | 5 km |
| Aug 27, 1992 | 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 1998 | 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 74 km | 9 km |
| Nov 30, 1997 | 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2017 | 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom | M2.6 | 34 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 | 104 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 | — | — | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 5.9 in |
Isle of Cumbrae has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 40°F in February to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and May the driest (2.8").