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Weather & Climate in Stirling, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Stirling 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 79 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 | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 177.5 sq mi (459.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 214/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 56.1190°N, 3.9368°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 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 | 136 km | 7 km |
| May 3, 1998 | Scotland, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 131 km | 15 km |
| Jan 23, 2011 | 28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 138 km | 16 km |
| Jan 26, 1990 | 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 30 km | 5 km |
| May 18, 2013 | 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2001 | 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 115 km | 12 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 32 km | 5 km |
| Aug 27, 1992 | 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 1998 | 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 88 km | 9 km |
| Nov 30, 1997 | 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 13 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1995 | 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2017 | 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom | M2.6 | 96 km | 7 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 31 km | 4 km |
| Jan 9, 1990 | 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 64 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) | 5.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 5.2 in |
Stirling has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 38°F in January to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.7") and April the driest (2.4").