Climate Insights for Aberchirder

The climate in Aberchirder is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 909mm of precipitation falls per year. Aberchirder receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Aberchirder is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 52cm accumulating over the season.

Aberchirder sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 2°C to 18°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 15°C. January 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 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Aberchirder is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 909mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 76mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 100mm of rainfall. July and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 55mm. That's 45mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 52cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 12cm.

Aberchirder is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 18km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Aberchirder, which began on September 23, 2026. Aberchirder is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 2°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Aberchirder 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.