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Weather & Climate in Portsoy, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Portsoy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 26.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 3,274.5 sq mi (8,480.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 57.6814°N, 2.6896°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 | 85 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in |
Portsoy has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 39°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.7") and April the driest (1.7").