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Weather & Climate in Saint Andrews, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint Andrews experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 925.7 sq mi (2,397.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 56.3387°N, 2.7990°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 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 | 102 km | 5 km |
| May 13, 2001 | 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 147 km | 12 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Nov 30, 1997 | 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1995 | 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 102 km | 4 km |
| Jan 9, 1990 | 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 101 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in |
Saint Andrews has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.6") and April the driest (1.7").