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Lerwick
City in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom
Overview
Lerwick is the charming capital of the Shetland Islands, known for its picturesque harbour, Viking heritage, and strong community feel. The town offers visitors a unique blend of Scottish and Scandinavian influence, lively festivals, and access to dramatic coastal scenery.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
Shetland Islands
Population
6,880
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
60.15°, -1.14°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,535
Local Cost
$1,610
Local Income
$2,350
Cashless
88
English
100
Temperature
9.1°C
Summer Avg
12.3°C
Winter Avg
6.6°C
Record High
17.4°C
Record Low
-0.7°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1111 mm
Internet Speed
40 Mbps
Upload
13 Mbps
Latency
41 ms
City Vibrancy
43
Coworking
0
Cafes
11
Nightlife
6
Parks
26
Transport
87
Walk Score
87
Footways
174.0
Airport
LWK
Distance
7 km
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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 29 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 2026-01-14.
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 76/100.
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