Harrapool () is a village on the on the southeast coast of the

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and is in the

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council area of

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. It lies on the right-hand side of Broadford Bay, with the town of the bay to the east along the A87 road.

Geography and Location

The scattered settlement of Harrapool is situated immediately east of Broadford.

Climate

Harrapool has a mild climate for

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. Winters are typically mild with January temperatures averaging highs of 7.1°C and lows of 1.9°C. Summers are cool, with August temperatures reaching an average high of 17.1°C and lows of 10.8°C. The area receives significant rainfall, with an annual average of 2,031 mm distributed over approximately 214 days per year. Precipitation tends to be heavier during winter months. Sunshine is relatively limited, with a total of about 1,194 hours recorded in a typical year.

History and Administration

Historically, Harrapool was part of

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and the parish of Strath. Today it falls under the

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area.

References

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