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Weather & Climate in Portlethen, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Portlethen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 262 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 46.2°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Area | 3,274.5 sq mi (8,480.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 57.0694°N, 2.1325°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (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 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 1990 | 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in |
Portlethen has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 36°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (2.1").