Glasgow City, UK

Glasgow

217Days with 5+ hrs sun
55°FAvg High Temp
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View on MapPopulation626kCenter elevation131 ft
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Weather & Forecast

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Rain falls fairly evenly through the year. Big daylight swing, with short winter days and long summer evenings. Occasional winter snow is possible.

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Where It Is

Location Context
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK
United Kingdom
Latitude55.87°
Longitude-4.26°
Population626k
Center elevation131 ft

Country Context

United KingdomCountry in northwestern Europe

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in northwestern Europe, off the coast of the continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, with a population of over 69 million in 2024. The UK includes the island of Great Britain, the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland, and most of the smaller islands within the British Isles, covering 94,354 square miles (244,376 km2). It shares a land border with the Republic of Ireland and is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the English Channel, the Celtic Sea and the Irish Sea, while maintaining sovereignty over the Crown Dependencies and the British Overseas Territories.Wikipedia

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Nearby Parks & Nature

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Livability

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Country Broadband
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The year

Climate Through the Year

Sunshine
217
days with 5+ hours of sun/year

Annual average of days with more than five hours of sunshine, not necessarily clear skies.

59% of the year
Avg High Temp
55°F
annual average
Humidity Pattern
Humidity year-round
79% warm season / 87% cool season
Comfort Score
77/100
Great
Temp Swing
21°F
seasonal high-temp spread
Annual precipitation
52"
inches per year
Annual snowfall
8"
inches per year
Typical Air Quality
40
Good · 2024 modeled average
How To Read Comfort

Comfort combines temperature band fit, humidity fit, seasonal swing, and penalties for long stretches of extreme heat or cold. Higher scores mean the yearly pattern stays closer to an easier day-to-day climate band.

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Precipitation Distribution
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Humidity Through The Year
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humid summers
Summer 79% · Winter 87% · Apr-Dec 76-89%
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