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Weather & Climate in Port Ellen, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Port Ellen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 1,043.6 sq mi (2,702.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.6333°N, 6.1833°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 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 | 137 km | 7 km |
| May 3, 1998 | Scotland, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 48 km | 15 km |
| Jan 23, 2011 | 28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 135 km | 16 km |
| Jan 26, 1990 | 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 125 km | 5 km |
| May 18, 2013 | 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Aug 27, 1992 | 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 1998 | 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 104 km | 9 km |
| Nov 30, 1997 | 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2017 | 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom | M2.6 | 55 km | 7 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 125 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 720 | HEBRIDES (SCOTLAND) | Questionable Earthquake | — | — | 79 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 6.1 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.9 in |
Port Ellen has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 42°F in February to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.7") and May the driest (2.4").