East Kilbride weather in October
In October, East Kilbride sees average daytime highs of 12°C and overnight lows near 7°C, with 110 mm of precipitation across 15.5 wet days and about 10.1 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 14°C in the first days to 11°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 9% of the time in October, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 18 min at the start of October to 9 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is East Kilbride's 7th-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see East Kilbride's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 12°
- 6th warmest
- Overnight low
- 7°
- 8th coldest
- Precipitation
- 110 mm
- 15.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 10 h 06 min
- 6:59 AM – 5:05 PM
- Cloud cover
- 76%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 14 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 1.38 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.8
- out of 10
East Kilbride is town in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in October
Highs ease over the month, from about 14°C in the first days to 11°C by the end.
A typical October day in East Kilbride reaches about 12°C in the afternoon and slips back to 7°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 9°C and 15°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs about 3°C cooler than September and about 3°C warmer than November.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Avg low (°C) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 8 |
| 2 | 14 | 8 |
| 3 | 14 | 8 |
| 4 | 14 | 8 |
| 5 | 14 | 8 |
| 6 | 14 | 8 |
| 7 | 13 | 8 |
| 8 | 13 | 7 |
| 9 | 13 | 7 |
| 10 | 13 | 7 |
| 11 | 13 | 7 |
| 12 | 13 | 7 |
| 13 | 13 | 7 |
| 14 | 13 | 7 |
| 15 | 12 | 7 |
| 16 | 12 | 7 |
| 17 | 12 | 7 |
| 18 | 12 | 7 |
| 19 | 12 | 6 |
| 20 | 12 | 6 |
| 21 | 12 | 6 |
| 22 | 12 | 6 |
| 23 | 12 | 6 |
| 24 | 11 | 6 |
| 25 | 11 | 6 |
| 26 | 11 | 6 |
| 27 | 11 | 6 |
| 28 | 11 | 6 |
| 29 | 11 | 6 |
| 30 | 11 | 6 |
| 31 | 11 | 6 |
How October really feels in East Kilbride
Once humidity and wind are folded in, October averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
October sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
East Kilbride weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 6th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7° / 2° | 116 | 16.7 | 2.9 | 7.4 | 0.6 |
| Feb | 7° / 2° | 96 | 14.3 | 2.7 | 9.2 | 0.8 |
| Mar | 9° / 3° | 87 | 14.5 | 1.8 | 11.4 | 1.5 |
| Apr | 11° / 4° | 74 | 13.9 | 0.6 | 13.8 | 2.5 |
| May | 14° / 7° | 79 | 13.6 | 0.2 | 15.9 | 3.7 |
| Jun | 16° / 10° | 86 | 14.2 | 0 | 17.2 | 4.5 |
| Jul | 18° / 11° | 92 | 15.6 | 0 | 16.7 | 4.9 |
| Aug | 18° / 11° | 101 | 15.7 | 0 | 14.8 | 4.9 |
| Sep | 16° / 9° | 83 | 13.4 | 0 | 12.5 | 4.2 |
| Oct | 12° / 7° | 110 | 15.5 | 0.1 | 10.1 | 2.8 |
| Nov | 9° / 4° | 105 | 16 | 0.4 | 8 | 1.5 |
| Dec | 7° / 2° | 115 | 15.8 | 1.9 | 6.8 | 0.7 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 9% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 14% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 77%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Cloudier (%) | 79 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 78 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | 79 |
| 2 | 22 | 78 |
| 3 | 22 | 78 |
| 4 | 22 | 78 |
| 5 | 22 | 78 |
| 6 | 24 | 76 |
| 7 | 24 | 76 |
| 8 | 24 | 76 |
| 9 | 25 | 75 |
| 10 | 25 | 75 |
| 11 | 25 | 75 |
| 12 | 26 | 74 |
| 13 | 26 | 74 |
| 14 | 26 | 74 |
| 15 | 25 | 75 |
| 16 | 25 | 75 |
| 17 | 25 | 75 |
| 18 | 24 | 76 |
| 19 | 23 | 77 |
| 20 | 23 | 77 |
| 21 | 23 | 77 |
| 22 | 23 | 77 |
| 23 | 22 | 78 |
| 24 | 22 | 78 |
| 25 | 22 | 78 |
| 26 | 22 | 78 |
| 27 | 21 | 79 |
| 28 | 21 | 79 |
| 29 | 22 | 78 |
| 30 | 22 | 78 |
| 31 | 22 | 78 |
Chance of precipitation in October
East Kilbride gets around 110 mm of rain and snow over 15.5 wet days in October. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 50% and peaks near 56% on the wettest days, and about 0 day brings snow. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 49 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 49 |
| 2 | 50 |
| 3 | 49 |
| 4 | 49 |
| 5 | 49 |
| 6 | 48 |
| 7 | 47 |
| 8 | 46 |
| 9 | 46 |
| 10 | 45 |
| 11 | 45 |
| 12 | 44 |
| 13 | 44 |
| 14 | 45 |
| 15 | 45 |
| 16 | 46 |
| 17 | 47 |
| 18 | 48 |
| 19 | 49 |
| 20 | 50 |
| 21 | 51 |
| 22 | 52 |
| 23 | 53 |
| 24 | 54 |
| 25 | 55 |
| 26 | 55 |
| 27 | 56 |
| 28 | 56 |
| 29 | 56 |
| 30 | 56 |
| 31 | 56 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the dry band about 98% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 94 | 95 | 95 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Comfortable (%) | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 94 | 6 |
| 2 | 95 | 5 |
| 3 | 95 | 5 |
| 4 | 96 | 4 |
| 5 | 96 | 4 |
| 6 | 96 | 4 |
| 7 | 97 | 3 |
| 8 | 97 | 3 |
| 9 | 97 | 3 |
| 10 | 97 | 3 |
| 11 | 98 | 2 |
| 12 | 98 | 2 |
| 13 | 98 | 2 |
| 14 | 98 | 2 |
| 15 | 98 | 2 |
| 16 | 98 | 2 |
| 17 | 98 | 2 |
| 18 | 99 | 1 |
| 19 | 99 | 1 |
| 20 | 99 | 1 |
| 21 | 99 | 1 |
| 22 | 99 | 1 |
| 23 | 99 | 1 |
| 24 | 99 | 1 |
| 25 | 99 | 1 |
| 26 | 99 | 1 |
| 27 | 99 | 1 |
| 28 | 99 | 1 |
| 29 | 100 | 0 |
| 30 | 100 | 0 |
| 31 | 100 | 0 |
Wind in October
Winds average 14 km/h in October.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 14 km/h on the calmest days to 15 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | light breeze |
| 2 | 14 | light breeze |
| 3 | 14 | light breeze |
| 4 | 14 | light breeze |
| 5 | 14 | light breeze |
| 6 | 14 | light breeze |
| 7 | 14 | light breeze |
| 8 | 14 | light breeze |
| 9 | 14 | light breeze |
| 10 | 14 | light breeze |
| 11 | 14 | light breeze |
| 12 | 14 | light breeze |
| 13 | 14 | light breeze |
| 14 | 14 | light breeze |
| 15 | 14 | light breeze |
| 16 | 14 | light breeze |
| 17 | 14 | light breeze |
| 18 | 14 | light breeze |
| 19 | 14 | light breeze |
| 20 | 14 | light breeze |
| 21 | 14 | light breeze |
| 22 | 14 | light breeze |
| 23 | 15 | light breeze |
| 24 | 15 | light breeze |
| 25 | 15 | light breeze |
| 26 | 15 | light breeze |
| 27 | 15 | light breeze |
| 28 | 15 | light breeze |
| 29 | 15 | light breeze |
| 30 | 15 | light breeze |
| 31 | 15 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 11 h 18 min at the start of October to 9 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 138 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 6:28 AM to 7:31 AM, and sunset from 5:44 PM to 4:30 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.3 | 11.2 | 11.1 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 10.9 | 10.8 | 10.7 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.5 | 10.4 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.2 | 10.1 | 10.0 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.8 | 9.7 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.5 | 9.4 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.2 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:28 | 6:30 | 6:32 | 6:34 | 6:36 | 6:38 | 6:40 | 6:42 | 6:44 | 6:46 | 6:48 | 6:50 | 6:52 | 6:54 | 6:57 | 6:59 | 7:01 | 7:03 | 7:05 | 7:07 | 7:09 | 7:11 | 7:14 | 7:16 | 7:18 | 7:20 | 7:22 | 7:24 | 7:26 | 7:29 | 7:31 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:44 | 5:41 | 5:38 | 5:36 | 5:33 | 5:30 | 5:28 | 5:25 | 5:23 | 5:20 | 5:17 | 5:15 | 5:12 | 5:10 | 5:07 | 5:05 | 5:02 | 5:00 | 4:57 | 4:55 | 4:53 | 4:50 | 4:48 | 4:45 | 4:43 | 4:41 | 4:39 | 4:36 | 4:34 | 4:32 | 4:30 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.3 | 6:28 | 5:44 |
| 2 | 11.2 | 6:30 | 5:41 |
| 3 | 11.1 | 6:32 | 5:38 |
| 4 | 11.0 | 6:34 | 5:36 |
| 5 | 11.0 | 6:36 | 5:33 |
| 6 | 10.9 | 6:38 | 5:30 |
| 7 | 10.8 | 6:40 | 5:28 |
| 8 | 10.7 | 6:42 | 5:25 |
| 9 | 10.6 | 6:44 | 5:23 |
| 10 | 10.6 | 6:46 | 5:20 |
| 11 | 10.5 | 6:48 | 5:17 |
| 12 | 10.4 | 6:50 | 5:15 |
| 13 | 10.3 | 6:52 | 5:12 |
| 14 | 10.3 | 6:54 | 5:10 |
| 15 | 10.2 | 6:57 | 5:07 |
| 16 | 10.1 | 6:59 | 5:05 |
| 17 | 10.0 | 7:01 | 5:02 |
| 18 | 9.9 | 7:03 | 5:00 |
| 19 | 9.9 | 7:05 | 4:57 |
| 20 | 9.8 | 7:07 | 4:55 |
| 21 | 9.7 | 7:09 | 4:53 |
| 22 | 9.6 | 7:11 | 4:50 |
| 23 | 9.6 | 7:14 | 4:48 |
| 24 | 9.5 | 7:16 | 4:45 |
| 25 | 9.4 | 7:18 | 4:43 |
| 26 | 9.3 | 7:20 | 4:41 |
| 27 | 9.3 | 7:22 | 4:39 |
| 28 | 9.2 | 7:24 | 4:36 |
| 29 | 9.1 | 7:26 | 4:34 |
| 30 | 9.1 | 7:29 | 4:32 |
| 31 | 9.0 | 7:31 | 4:30 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 1.38 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 0.37 kWh/m² to a high of 4.7 kWh/m² in May across the year — October's 1.38 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Level | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 2 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 3 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 4 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 5 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 6 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 7 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 8 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 9 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 10 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 11 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 12 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 13 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 14 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 15 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 16 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 17 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 18 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 19 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 20 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 21 | 1.2 | Dim |
| 22 | 1.2 | Dim |
| 23 | 1.2 | Dim |
| 24 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 25 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 26 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 27 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 28 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 29 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 30 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 31 | 1.0 | Dim |
Is October a good time to visit East Kilbride?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in East Kilbride.
What to pack for East Kilbride in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, East Kilbride sees daytime highs around 12°C and nights near 7°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: a warm layer. About 16 days see rain.
Sea temperature near East Kilbride in October
The nearest coast averages about 12°C in October — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 32 km away) is warmest in August at about 15°C and coldest in February near 7°C.
The water stays below 20°C all year — cool enough that most swimmers want a wetsuit.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 9 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Bracing |
| Feb | 7 | Bracing |
| Mar | 7 | Bracing |
| Apr | 8 | Bracing |
| May | 10 | Bracing |
| Jun | 13 | Bracing |
| Jul | 15 | Bracing |
| Aug | 15 | Cool |
| Sep | 14 | Bracing |
| Oct | 12 | Bracing |
| Nov | 11 | Bracing |
| Dec | 9 | Bracing |
UV index in East Kilbride in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 2. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in East Kilbride peaks around June 17 at about 5 (high) — a little sun protection helps at midday. It bottoms out near January 1 at about 0 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 6 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Level | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0 | Low |
| Feb | 1 | Low |
| Mar | 2 | Moderate |
| Apr | 3 | Moderate |
| May | 5 | High |
| Jun | 5 | High |
| Jul | 5 | High |
| Aug | 5 | Moderate |
| Sep | 3 | Moderate |
| Oct | 2 | Low |
| Nov | 1 | Low |
| Dec | 0 | Low |
Where is East Kilbride?
East Kilbride sits at 55.8°N, 4.2°W, 161 m above sea level, in United Kingdom. The nearest listed city is Cambuslang, 5.0 km away.
Topography around East Kilbride
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of East Kilbride.
Within 3 km, the terrain around East Kilbride has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 112 m around an average of 177 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 374 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,163 m.
The land around East Kilbride is covered by grassland (34%), artificial surfaces (33%) and trees (32%) within 3 km, grassland (51%), trees (24%) and artificial surfaces (22%) within 16 km, and grassland (58%) and trees (20%) within 80 km.
United Kingdom travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type D / G / M
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 89% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $57,602
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.7 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 100%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 1.1
- per 100k, 2021
- Road deaths
- 3.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for East Kilbride (55.7641°, -4.1767°, elevation 161 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).