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Weather & Climate in Muirkirk, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Muirkirk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 63.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 748 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Area | 862.8 sq mi (2,234.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.5227°N, 4.0655°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.5.
| May 3, 1998 | Scotland, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 137 km | 15 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 75 km | 5 km |
| May 13, 2001 | 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 54 km | 12 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Aug 27, 1992 | 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 1998 | 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 124 km | 9 km |
| Nov 30, 1997 | 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2017 | 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom | M2.6 | 94 km | 7 km |
| Apr 24, 2000 | 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom | M2.6 | 116 km | 14 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 75 km | 4 km |
| Jan 9, 1990 | 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 117 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 7.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 7.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 7.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 7.1 in |
Muirkirk has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 36°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.4") and June the driest (3.2").