Weather & Climate in Laurencekirk, United Kingdom

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

Laurencekirk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.7 inches. The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average44.8°F
17% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Area885.8 sq mi (2,294.3 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates56.8334°N, 2.4654°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.7"
14% below US avg
Snowfall 8.9"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.58"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 141 km 5 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 141 km 5 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 126 km 10 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 95 km 10 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 141 km 4 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 116 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) 3.6 in Coldest, Wettest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.3 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.5 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in Driest
May 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 56°F (14°C) 2.8 in
September 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.3 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.0 in

Laurencekirk has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 34°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.6") and April the driest (2.0").

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