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Weather & Climate in Kirkcudbright, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kirkcudbright experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 3,449.5 sq mi (8,934.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.8383°N, 4.0491°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Apr 28, 2009 | 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 100 km | 9 km |
| Aug 25, 2013 | 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 114 km | 8 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2001 | 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 39 km | 12 km |
| Nov 30, 1997 | 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2017 | 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom | M2.6 | 145 km | 7 km |
| Apr 24, 2000 | 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom | M2.6 | 80 km | 14 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 150 km | 4 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 72 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 5.4 in |
Kirkcudbright has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 37°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.5") and June the driest (2.8").