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Weather & Climate in Pitlochry, United Kingdom

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

Pitlochry has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 394 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average43.6°F
19% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Area2,360.3 sq mi (6,113.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates56.7051°N, 3.7343°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.4"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 15.5"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.34"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Aug 4, 2017 31 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.8 123 km 7 km
Jan 23, 2011 28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.5 126 km 16 km
Aug 17, 1994 40 km SE of Portree, United Kingdom M3.2 131 km 5 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 73 km 5 km
May 18, 2013 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M2.9 121 km 10 km
Jun 8, 2006 35 km ENE of Portree, United Kingdom M2.9 147 km 8 km
Jul 26, 1992 45 km E of Portree, United Kingdom M2.8 134 km 10 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 73 km 5 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 99 km 9 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 65 km 10 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 60 km 10 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 139 km 7 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 73 km 4 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 38 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) 6.3 in Coldest, Wettest
February 34°F (1°C) 4.0 in
March 37°F (3°C) 4.5 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in Driest
May 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in
June 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
July 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
September 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in
October 44°F (7°C) 5.3 in
November 38°F (4°C) 5.0 in
December 35°F (2°C) 5.2 in

Pitlochry has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 34°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and April the driest (2.6").

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