Climate Insights for Achnaha
Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom
Climate Overview
The climate in Achnaha is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 2,228 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 January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 4°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Achnaha is cool. The average annual temperature is 49°F and approximately 87.7 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 January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 39°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Achnaha sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 4°C to 16°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 14°C. January 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 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Achnaha sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 39°F to 60°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 60°F with a mean of 57°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 39°F and an average of 42°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
Achnaha is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,228 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 186 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 265 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 92 mm. That's 174 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 33cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 11cm.Achnaha is a very wet location, receiving approximately 87.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.3 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 10.4 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 3.6 in. That's 6.9 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 13in annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 4in.
Wind
Achnaha 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 24km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/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, 17km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 20km/h in autumn.Achnaha is moderately 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 15mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 9mph, 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 14mph in winter, 11mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 12mph 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.