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Weather & Climate in Peterhead, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Peterhead experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 3,274.5 sq mi (8,480.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 57.5052°N, 1.7844°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.7.
| Aug 28, 1995 | 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 128 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) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.6 in |
Peterhead has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 34°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.9").