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 · estimate
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-15.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.