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Isle of Lewis
City in Outer Hebrides, United Kingdom
Overview
The Isle of Lewis, the largest island in the Outer Hebrides, blends ancient history, striking landscapes, and lively Gaelic culture. Visitors can explore stone circles, wild beaches, and cozy villages while enjoying the island's relaxed pace.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
Outer Hebrides
Population
—
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
58.22°, -6.39°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,115
Local Cost
$1,320
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
9.5°C
Summer Avg
12.9°C
Winter Avg
6.6°C
Record High
22.6°C
Record Low
-0.5°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1374 mm
Internet Speed
53 Mbps
Upload
13 Mbps
Latency
35 ms
City Vibrancy
24
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
6
Parks
9
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
339.0
Airport
SYY
Distance
3 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 8 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-15.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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