Climate Insights for Achnacarnin

Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom

Hottest
August
15°C peak59°F peak
Coldest
February
4°C low39°F low
Wettest
October
178 mm rain7 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Achnacarnin is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1,578 mm of precipitation falls per year. Achnacarnin receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Achnacarnin is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. 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 Achnacarnin is cool. The average annual temperature is 48°F and approximately 62.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Achnacarnin receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Achnacarnin is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. 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: 7°Average: 5°Min: 4°FebMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 4°MarMax: 8°Average: 6°Min: 4°AprMax: 9°Average: 7°Min: 5°MayMax: 12°Average: 10°Min: 8°JunMax: 14°Average: 12°Min: 10°JulMax: 15°Average: 13°Min: 12°AugMax: 15°Average: 14°Min: 12°SepMax: 14°Average: 12°Min: 11°OctMax: 12°Average: 10°Min: 9°NovMax: 9°Average: 8°Min: 6°DecMax: 8°Average: 6°Min: 5°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 44°FAverage: 42°FMin: 39°FFebMax: 44°FAverage: 41°FMin: 39°FMarMax: 46°FAverage: 42°FMin: 39°FAprMax: 49°FAverage: 45°FMin: 41°FMayMax: 53°FAverage: 50°FMin: 46°FJunMax: 57°FAverage: 54°FMin: 50°FJulMax: 59°FAverage: 56°FMin: 53°FAugMax: 59°FAverage: 56°FMin: 53°FSepMax: 57°FAverage: 54°FMin: 51°FOctMax: 53°FAverage: 50°FMin: 47°FNovMax: 48°FAverage: 46°FMin: 43°FDecMax: 46°FAverage: 43°FMin: 41°F
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Min

Achnacarnin sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 4°C to 15°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 15°C with a mean of 14°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Achnacarnin sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 39°F to 59°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 59°F with a mean of 56°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 39°F and an average of 41°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 163mmSnow: 14mmFebPrecipitation: 134mmSnow: 9mmMarPrecipitation: 115mmSnow: 5mmAprPrecipitation: 78mmSnow: 4mmMayPrecipitation: 87mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 98mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 126mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 126mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 145mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 178mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 152mmSnow: 3mmDecPrecipitation: 177mmSnow: 8mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6.4inSnow (in): 6inFebPrecipitation: 5.3inSnow (in): 4inMarPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 2inAprPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 2inMayPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 5inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 5inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 5.7inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 7inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 6inSnow (in): 1inDecPrecipitation: 7inSnow (in): 3in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Achnacarnin is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,578 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 131 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 178 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 78 mm. That's 100 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 44cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 14cm.Achnacarnin is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 62.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.2 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 7 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 3.1 in. That's 3.9 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 17in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 6in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 26km/hFebWind Speed: 27km/hMarWind Speed: 22km/hAprWind Speed: 19km/hMayWind Speed: 17km/hJunWind Speed: 18km/hJulWind Speed: 17km/hAugWind Speed: 18km/hSepWind Speed: 21km/hOctWind Speed: 24km/hNovWind Speed: 24km/hDecWind Speed: 25km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 16mphFebWind Speed: 16mphMarWind Speed: 14mphAprWind Speed: 12mphMayWind Speed: 11mphJunWind Speed: 11mphJulWind Speed: 10mphAugWind Speed: 11mphSepWind Speed: 13mphOctWind Speed: 15mphNovWind Speed: 15mphDecWind Speed: 16mph
Wind Speed

Achnacarnin is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/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 27km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 10km/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 26km/h in winter, 19km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 23km/h in autumn.Achnacarnin is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 13mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 16mph, 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 6mph 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 16mph in winter, 12mph in spring, 11mph in summer, 14mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Achnacarnin 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 Achnacarnin 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
7 °C44 °F
26 km/h16 mph
163 mm6.4 in
14 cm6 in
Feb
4 °C39 °F
7 °C44 °F
27 km/h16 mph
134 mm5.3 in
9 cm4 in
Mar
4 °C39 °F
8 °C46 °F
22 km/h14 mph
115 mm4.5 in
5 cm2 in
Apr
5 °C41 °F
9 °C49 °F
19 km/h12 mph
78 mm3.1 in
4 cm2 in
May
8 °C46 °F
12 °C53 °F
17 km/h11 mph
87 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
10 °C50 °F
14 °C57 °F
18 km/h11 mph
98 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
12 °C53 °F
15 °C59 °F
17 km/h10 mph
126 mm5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
12 °C53 °F
15 °C59 °F
18 km/h11 mph
126 mm5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
11 °C51 °F
14 °C57 °F
21 km/h13 mph
145 mm5.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
9 °C47 °F
12 °C53 °F
24 km/h15 mph
178 mm7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
6 °C43 °F
9 °C48 °F
24 km/h15 mph
152 mm6 in
3 cm1 in
Dec
5 °C41 °F
8 °C46 °F
25 km/h16 mph
177 mm7 in
8 cm3 in