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Weather & Climate in Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kirkcaldy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 205 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 7.0 sq mi (18.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,117/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 56.1168°N, 3.1600°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 | 78 km | 5 km |
| May 13, 2001 | 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 117 km | 12 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Mar 7, 1998 | 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 134 km | 9 km |
| Nov 30, 1997 | 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1995 | 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2017 | 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom | M2.6 | 144 km | 7 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 79 km | 4 km |
| Jan 9, 1990 | 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 94 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in |
Kirkcaldy has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.6") and April the driest (1.7").