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Weather & Climate in Shieldhill, United Kingdom

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Shieldhill 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 545 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 56°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Sunny Days193 days/yr

Geography

Elevation545 ft (166 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density10,292/sq mi
Coordinates55.9728°N, 3.7679°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.2"
56% above US avg
Snowfall 14.5"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.02"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.5.

May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 142 km 15 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 46 km 5 km
May 18, 2013 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M2.9 150 km 10 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 97 km 12 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 48 km 5 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 142 km 10 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 104 km 9 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 31 km 10 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 141 km 10 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 104 km 7 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 147 km 14 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 46 km 4 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 83 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 6.0 in Wettest
February 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 4.5 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in Driest
May 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
July 56°F (14°C) 3.0 in
August 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in Warmest
September 53°F (12°C) 4.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.6 in
November 42°F (5°C) 5.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 5.7 in

Shieldhill has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 38°F in February to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.0") and April the driest (2.6").

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