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Weather & Climate in Prestonpans, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Prestonpans experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 205 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 331.2 sq mi (857.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.9594°N, 2.9804°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.0.
| Jun 20, 2003 | 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 92 km | 5 km |
| May 13, 2001 | 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 104 km | 12 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Mar 7, 1998 | 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 150 km | 9 km |
| Nov 30, 1997 | 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2000 | 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom | M2.6 | 133 km | 14 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 93 km | 4 km |
| Jan 9, 1990 | 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 113 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 141 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in |
Prestonpans has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (1.8").