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Weather & Climate in Isle of South Uist, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Isle of South Uist experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 282 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,952/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 57.2456°N, 7.3334°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 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 | 107 km | 7 km |
| Jan 23, 2011 | 28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 105 km | 16 km |
| Aug 17, 1994 | 40 km SE of Portree, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 1990 | 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2013 | 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2006 | 35 km ENE of Portree, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 106 km | 8 km |
| Jul 26, 1992 | 45 km E of Portree, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 116 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 | — | — | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 5.9 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 6.2 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 6.0 in |
Isle of South Uist has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 41°F in February to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.4") and May the driest (2.6").