Climate Insights for Achmore

Western Isles, Scotland, United Kingdom

Hottest
July
17°C peak63°F peak
Coldest
February
4°C low39°F low
Wettest
October
119 mm rain4.7 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Achmore is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1,127 mm of precipitation falls per year. Achmore receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Achmore 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 February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 4°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Achmore is cool. The average annual temperature is 50°F and approximately 44.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Achmore receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Achmore 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 February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 39°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 8°Average: 6°Min: 4°FebMax: 8°Average: 6°Min: 4°MarMax: 9°Average: 7°Min: 4°AprMax: 11°Average: 8°Min: 5°MayMax: 14°Average: 11°Min: 8°JunMax: 16°Average: 13°Min: 10°JulMax: 17°Average: 14°Min: 12°AugMax: 17°Average: 14°Min: 12°SepMax: 15°Average: 13°Min: 10°OctMax: 13°Average: 10°Min: 8°NovMax: 10°Average: 8°Min: 6°DecMax: 8°Average: 6°Min: 4°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 46°FAverage: 42°FMin: 39°FFebMax: 46°FAverage: 43°FMin: 39°FMarMax: 48°FAverage: 44°FMin: 39°FAprMax: 52°FAverage: 47°FMin: 41°FMayMax: 57°FAverage: 52°FMin: 46°FJunMax: 60°FAverage: 56°FMin: 50°FJulMax: 63°FAverage: 58°FMin: 53°FAugMax: 62°FAverage: 58°FMin: 53°FSepMax: 60°FAverage: 55°FMin: 50°FOctMax: 55°FAverage: 51°FMin: 47°FNovMax: 49°FAverage: 46°FMin: 42°FDecMax: 47°FAverage: 44°FMin: 40°F
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Achmore sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 4°C to 17°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 14°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Achmore sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 39°F to 63°F. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 63°F with a mean of 58°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 39°F and an average of 43°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 91mmSnow: 4mmFebPrecipitation: 96mmSnow: 3mmMarPrecipitation: 93mmSnow: 2mmAprPrecipitation: 67mmSnow: 1mmMayPrecipitation: 78mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 74mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 102mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 100mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 107mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 119mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 97mmSnow: 1mmDecPrecipitation: 104mmSnow: 4mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 2inFebPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 1inMarPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 1inAprPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 1in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Achmore is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,127 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 94 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 119 mm of rainfall. September and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 67 mm. That's 52 mm 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 15cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.Achmore is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 44.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.7 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 4.7 in of rainfall. September and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 2.6 in. That's 2 in 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 6in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 22km/hFebWind Speed: 23km/hMarWind Speed: 20km/hAprWind Speed: 18km/hMayWind Speed: 17km/hJunWind Speed: 17km/hJulWind Speed: 16km/hAugWind Speed: 17km/hSepWind Speed: 19km/hOctWind Speed: 21km/hNovWind Speed: 20km/hDecWind Speed: 21km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 14mphFebWind Speed: 14mphMarWind Speed: 12mphAprWind Speed: 11mphMayWind Speed: 10mphJunWind Speed: 11mphJulWind Speed: 10mphAugWind Speed: 10mphSepWind Speed: 12mphOctWind Speed: 13mphNovWind Speed: 12mphDecWind Speed: 13mph
Wind Speed

Achmore is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/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 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/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 22km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 20km/h in autumn.Achmore is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 12mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 14mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 10mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph 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 14mph in winter, 11mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 12mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Achmore 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 Achmore 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
4 °C39 °F
8 °C46 °F
22 km/h14 mph
91 mm3.6 in
4 cm2 in
Feb
4 °C39 °F
8 °C46 °F
23 km/h14 mph
96 mm3.8 in
3 cm1 in
Mar
4 °C39 °F
9 °C48 °F
20 km/h12 mph
93 mm3.7 in
2 cm1 in
Apr
5 °C41 °F
11 °C52 °F
18 km/h11 mph
67 mm2.7 in
1 cm0 in
May
8 °C46 °F
14 °C57 °F
17 km/h10 mph
78 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
10 °C50 °F
16 °C60 °F
17 km/h11 mph
74 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
12 °C53 °F
17 °C63 °F
16 km/h10 mph
102 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
12 °C53 °F
17 °C62 °F
17 km/h10 mph
100 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
10 °C50 °F
15 °C60 °F
19 km/h12 mph
107 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
8 °C47 °F
13 °C55 °F
21 km/h13 mph
119 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
6 °C42 °F
10 °C49 °F
20 km/h12 mph
97 mm3.8 in
1 cm0 in
Dec
4 °C40 °F
8 °C47 °F
21 km/h13 mph
104 mm4.1 in
4 cm1 in