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Weather & Climate in Tarbert, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tarbert experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 212 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 732.0 sq mi (1,895.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.8628°N, 5.4162°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 | 110 km | 7 km |
| May 3, 1998 | Scotland, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 45 km | 15 km |
| Jan 23, 2011 | 28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 109 km | 16 km |
| Aug 17, 1994 | 40 km SE of Portree, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 1990 | 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 71 km | 5 km |
| May 18, 2013 | 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 103 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2001 | 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 140 km | 12 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Aug 27, 1992 | 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 1998 | 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 62 km | 9 km |
| Nov 30, 1997 | 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2017 | 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom | M2.6 | 2 km | 7 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 70 km | 4 km |
| Jan 9, 1990 | 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 109 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 720 | HEBRIDES (SCOTLAND) | Questionable Earthquake | — | — | 81 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 7.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 7.4 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 7.6 in |
Tarbert has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 41°F in February to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 68.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.2") and May the driest (3.3").