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Weather & Climate in Kirriemuir, United Kingdom

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Kirriemuir has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. The area receives 7.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 436 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average44.2°F
18% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation436 ft (133 m)
Area885.8 sq mi (2,294.3 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates56.6740°N, 3.0034°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.0"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 7.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.25"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.0.

Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 103 km 5 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 104 km 5 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 141 km 9 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 89 km 10 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 81 km 10 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 104 km 4 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 82 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 4.3 in Coldest, Wettest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.7 in
March 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in
April 42°F (5°C) 2.2 in Driest
May 47°F (9°C) 2.5 in
June 53°F (11°C) 2.3 in
July 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
September 51°F (10°C) 3.2 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.0 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in

Kirriemuir has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 34°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and April the driest (2.2").

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