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Weather & Climate in Rutherglen, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rutherglen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 193 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
56°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 193 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 862.8 sq mi (2,234.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.8289°N, 4.2138°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 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 | 146 km | 7 km |
| May 3, 1998 | Scotland, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 117 km | 15 km |
| Jan 23, 2011 | 28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 147 km | 16 km |
| Jan 26, 1990 | 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 40 km | 5 km |
| May 18, 2013 | 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2001 | 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 89 km | 12 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 42 km | 5 km |
| Aug 27, 1992 | 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 1998 | 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 92 km | 9 km |
| Nov 30, 1997 | 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2017 | 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom | M2.6 | 76 km | 7 km |
| Apr 24, 2000 | 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom | M2.6 | 148 km | 14 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 40 km | 4 km |
| Jan 9, 1990 | 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 91 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 150 km | 6 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 | — | — | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 6.1 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 6.1 in |
Rutherglen has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 38°F in February to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.5") and April the driest (2.9").