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Weather & Climate in Symbister, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Symbister experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 653/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.3419°N, 1.0246°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.4.
| Apr 25, 1991 | 151 km E of Lerwick, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 143 km | 18 km |
| Jan 15, 2009 | 14 km N of Scalloway, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 17 km | 29 km |
| Nov 22, 1990 | 80 km ESE of Lerwick, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1991 | 156 km ENE of Lerwick, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2007 | 75 km WSW of Sandwick, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 109 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 5.3 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.6 in |
Symbister has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 39°F in February to 54°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.9") and May the driest (2.0").