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Weather & Climate in Stranraer, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Stranraer experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 3,449.5 sq mi (8,934.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.9023°N, 5.0273°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.5.
| May 3, 1998 | Scotland, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 144 km | 15 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 146 km | 5 km |
| May 13, 2001 | 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 91 km | 12 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Aug 27, 1992 | 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2017 | 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom | M2.6 | 112 km | 7 km |
| Apr 24, 2000 | 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom | M2.6 | 143 km | 14 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 146 km | 4 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 135 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 4.9 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 4.7 in |
Stranraer has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 39°F in February to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and May the driest (2.3").