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Weather & Climate in Lerwick, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lerwick has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average).
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,541/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.1534°N, 1.1443°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.3.
| Jan 15, 2009 | 14 km N of Scalloway, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 15 km | 29 km |
| Nov 22, 1990 | 80 km ESE of Lerwick, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2007 | 75 km WSW of Sandwick, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 90 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 5.1 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 5.5 in |
Lerwick has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 39°F in February to 54°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.8") and May the driest (2.0").