Climate Insights for Dunnose Head

Falkland Islands

Hottest
January
13°C peak55°F peak
Coldest
July
2°C low36°F low
Wettest
April
57 mm rain2.2 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Dunnose Head is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 548 mm of precipitation falls per year. Dunnose Head receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Dunnose Head is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between June and October.The climate in Dunnose Head is cool. The average annual temperature is 45°F and approximately 21.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Dunnose Head receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Dunnose Head is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 36°F. Light snow can occur between June and October.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 13°Average: 11°Min: 9°FebMax: 13°Average: 11°Min: 9°MarMax: 11°Average: 9°Min: 8°AprMax: 9°Average: 8°Min: 6°MayMax: 7°Average: 6°Min: 4°JunMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 3°JulMax: 5°Average: 4°Min: 2°AugMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 3°SepMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 3°OctMax: 8°Average: 6°Min: 5°NovMax: 10°Average: 8°Min: 6°DecMax: 12°Average: 10°Min: 8°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 55°FAverage: 51°FMin: 48°FFebMax: 55°FAverage: 51°FMin: 48°FMarMax: 53°FAverage: 49°FMin: 46°FAprMax: 49°FAverage: 46°FMin: 43°FMayMax: 45°FAverage: 43°FMin: 40°FJunMax: 42°FAverage: 40°FMin: 37°FJulMax: 41°FAverage: 39°FMin: 36°FAugMax: 42°FAverage: 39°FMin: 37°FSepMax: 44°FAverage: 41°FMin: 38°FOctMax: 47°FAverage: 44°FMin: 40°FNovMax: 50°FAverage: 47°FMin: 43°FDecMax: 53°FAverage: 49°FMin: 46°F
Max
Average
Min

Dunnose Head sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 2°C to 13°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 13°C with a mean of 11°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.Dunnose Head sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 36°F to 55°F. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 55°F with a mean of 51°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 36°F and an average of 39°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 55mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 53mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 50mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 57mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 52mmSnow: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 38mmSnow: 4mmJulPrecipitation: 37mmSnow: 3mmAugPrecipitation: 40mmSnow: 4mmSepPrecipitation: 33mmSnow: 3mmOctPrecipitation: 40mmSnow: 1mmNovPrecipitation: 43mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 51mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in1in2in3inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 1inJulPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 1inAugPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 1inSepPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 1inNovPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 0in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Dunnose Head is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 548 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 46 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 57 mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 33 mm. That's 24 mm less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between June and October, totalling around 15cm annually. August is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.Dunnose Head is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 21.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.8 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 2.2 in of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 1.3 in. That's 0.9 in less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between June and October, totalling around 6in annually. August is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 28km/hFebWind Speed: 28km/hMarWind Speed: 29km/hAprWind Speed: 28km/hMayWind Speed: 27km/hJunWind Speed: 26km/hJulWind Speed: 26km/hAugWind Speed: 27km/hSepWind Speed: 28km/hOctWind Speed: 29km/hNovWind Speed: 29km/hDecWind Speed: 29km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 17mphFebWind Speed: 18mphMarWind Speed: 18mphAprWind Speed: 17mphMayWind Speed: 17mphJunWind Speed: 16mphJulWind Speed: 16mphAugWind Speed: 17mphSepWind Speed: 18mphOctWind Speed: 18mphNovWind Speed: 18mphDecWind Speed: 18mph
Wind Speed

Dunnose Head is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 28km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 29km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 26km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 26km/h in winter, 29km/h in spring, 28km/h in summer, 28km/h in autumn.Dunnose Head is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 17mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 18mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 16mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 16mph in winter, 18mph in spring, 18mph in summer, 17mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dunnose Head based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dunnose Head based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
9 °C48 °F
13 °C55 °F
28 km/h17 mph
55 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
9 °C48 °F
13 °C55 °F
28 km/h18 mph
53 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
8 °C46 °F
11 °C53 °F
29 km/h18 mph
50 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
6 °C43 °F
9 °C49 °F
28 km/h17 mph
57 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
4 °C40 °F
7 °C45 °F
27 km/h17 mph
52 mm2 in
1 cm0 in
Jun
3 °C37 °F
6 °C42 °F
26 km/h16 mph
38 mm1.5 in
4 cm1 in
Jul
2 °C36 °F
5 °C41 °F
26 km/h16 mph
37 mm1.5 in
3 cm1 in
Aug
3 °C37 °F
6 °C42 °F
27 km/h17 mph
40 mm1.6 in
4 cm1 in
Sep
3 °C38 °F
7 °C44 °F
28 km/h18 mph
33 mm1.3 in
3 cm1 in
OctCurrent
5 °C40 °F
8 °C47 °F
29 km/h18 mph
40 mm1.6 in
1 cm1 in
Nov
6 °C43 °F
10 °C50 °F
29 km/h18 mph
43 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
8 °C46 °F
12 °C53 °F
29 km/h18 mph
51 mm2 in
0 cm0 in