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Weather & Climate in Scalloway, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Scalloway has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 902/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.1383°N, 1.2769°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.3.
| Jan 15, 2009 | 14 km N of Scalloway, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 14 km | 29 km |
| Nov 22, 1990 | 80 km ESE of Lerwick, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2007 | 75 km WSW of Sandwick, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 83 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 5.2 in | |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 5.6 in |
Scalloway has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 38°F in February to 54°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.9") and May the driest (2.1").