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Weather & Climate in Kyle of Lochalsh, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kyle of Lochalsh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 179 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 179 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,413/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 57.2839°N, 5.7112°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 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 | 50 km | 7 km |
| May 3, 1998 | Scotland, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 138 km | 15 km |
| Jan 23, 2011 | 28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 52 km | 16 km |
| Aug 17, 1994 | 40 km SE of Portree, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 15 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 1990 | 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 147 km | 5 km |
| May 18, 2013 | 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2006 | 35 km ENE of Portree, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 28 km | 8 km |
| Jul 26, 1992 | 45 km E of Portree, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Aug 27, 1992 | 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 1998 | 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 101 km | 9 km |
| Aug 28, 1995 | 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 147 km | 4 km |
| Jan 9, 1990 | 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 109 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 | — | — | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 10.0 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 6.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 8.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 9.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 10.1 in |
Kyle of Lochalsh has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 39°F in February to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 86.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.4") and May the driest (3.9").