Climate Insights for Achnaha

Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom

Hottest
August
15°C peak59°F peak
Coldest
February
5°C low41°F low
Wettest
October
277 mm rain10.9 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Achnaha is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 2,250 mm of precipitation falls per year. Achnaha receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Achnaha 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 5°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Achnaha is cool. The average annual temperature is 50°F and approximately 88.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Achnaha receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Achnaha 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 41°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 8°Average: 6°Min: 5°FebMax: 7°Average: 6°Min: 5°MarMax: 8°Average: 7°Min: 5°AprMax: 9°Average: 8°Min: 7°MayMax: 11°Average: 10°Min: 9°JunMax: 13°Average: 12°Min: 11°JulMax: 14°Average: 13°Min: 13°AugMax: 15°Average: 14°Min: 13°SepMax: 14°Average: 13°Min: 12°OctMax: 12°Average: 11°Min: 10°NovMax: 10°Average: 9°Min: 8°DecMax: 9°Average: 7°Min: 6°
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Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 46°FAverage: 44°FMin: 42°FFebMax: 45°FAverage: 43°FMin: 41°FMarMax: 46°FAverage: 44°FMin: 42°FAprMax: 48°FAverage: 46°FMin: 44°FMayMax: 52°FAverage: 50°FMin: 48°FJunMax: 56°FAverage: 54°FMin: 52°FJulMax: 58°FAverage: 56°FMin: 55°FAugMax: 59°FAverage: 57°FMin: 56°FSepMax: 57°FAverage: 56°FMin: 54°FOctMax: 54°FAverage: 52°FMin: 50°FNovMax: 50°FAverage: 48°FMin: 46°FDecMax: 47°FAverage: 45°FMin: 43°F
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Achnaha has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. 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 5°C and an average of 6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Achnaha has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 18°F range. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 59°F with a mean of 57°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 41°F and an average of 43°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 224mmSnow: 6mmFebPrecipitation: 207mmSnow: 4mmMarPrecipitation: 162mmSnow: 1mmAprPrecipitation: 91mmSnow: 2mmMayPrecipitation: 104mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 128mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 154mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 191mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 210mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 277mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 231mmSnow: 1mmDecPrecipitation: 271mmSnow: 2mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 8.8inSnow (in): 2inFebPrecipitation: 8.2inSnow (in): 1inMarPrecipitation: 6.4inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 1inMayPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 6.1inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 7.5inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 8.3inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 10.9inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 9.1inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 10.7inSnow (in): 1in
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Snow (in)

Achnaha is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,250 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 187 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 277 mm of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 91 mm. That's 187 mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 15cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.Achnaha is a very wet location, receiving approximately 88.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.4 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 10.9 in of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 3.6 in. That's 7.4 in less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. 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/h30km/h35km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 29km/hFebWind Speed: 31km/hMarWind Speed: 25km/hAprWind Speed: 22km/hMayWind Speed: 20km/hJunWind Speed: 20km/hJulWind Speed: 19km/hAugWind Speed: 21km/hSepWind Speed: 25km/hOctWind Speed: 28km/hNovWind Speed: 27km/hDecWind Speed: 29km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 18mphFebWind Speed: 19mphMarWind Speed: 15mphAprWind Speed: 13mphMayWind Speed: 12mphJunWind Speed: 13mphJulWind Speed: 12mphAugWind Speed: 13mphSepWind Speed: 15mphOctWind Speed: 17mphNovWind Speed: 17mphDecWind Speed: 18mph
Wind Speed

Achnaha is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 25km/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 31km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 19km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 12km/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 30km/h in winter, 22km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 27km/h in autumn.Achnaha is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 15mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 19mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 12mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7mph 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 19mph in winter, 14mph in spring, 12mph in summer, 17mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Achnaha 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 Achnaha 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
5 °C42 °F
8 °C46 °F
29 km/h18 mph
224 mm8.8 in
6 cm2 in
Feb
5 °C41 °F
7 °C45 °F
31 km/h19 mph
207 mm8.2 in
4 cm1 in
Mar
5 °C42 °F
8 °C46 °F
25 km/h15 mph
162 mm6.4 in
1 cm0 in
Apr
7 °C44 °F
9 °C48 °F
22 km/h13 mph
91 mm3.6 in
2 cm1 in
May
9 °C48 °F
11 °C52 °F
20 km/h12 mph
104 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
11 °C52 °F
13 °C56 °F
20 km/h13 mph
128 mm5.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
13 °C55 °F
14 °C58 °F
19 km/h12 mph
154 mm6.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
13 °C56 °F
15 °C59 °F
21 km/h13 mph
191 mm7.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
12 °C54 °F
14 °C57 °F
25 km/h15 mph
210 mm8.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
10 °C50 °F
12 °C54 °F
28 km/h17 mph
277 mm10.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
8 °C46 °F
10 °C50 °F
27 km/h17 mph
231 mm9.1 in
1 cm0 in
Dec
6 °C43 °F
9 °C47 °F
29 km/h18 mph
271 mm10.7 in
2 cm1 in