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Weather & Climate in Saltcoats, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saltcoats experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 732.0 sq mi (1,895.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.6362°N, 4.7859°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 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 | 91 km | 15 km |
| Jan 23, 2011 | 28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 146 km | 16 km |
| Jan 26, 1990 | 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 64 km | 5 km |
| May 18, 2013 | 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2001 | 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 94 km | 12 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 64 km | 5 km |
| Aug 27, 1992 | 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 1998 | 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 91 km | 9 km |
| Nov 30, 1997 | 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2017 | 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom | M2.6 | 49 km | 7 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 63 km | 4 km |
| Jan 9, 1990 | 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 116 km | 10 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 | — | — | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 4.7 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.7 in |
Saltcoats has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 40°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and May the driest (2.3").