Climate Insights for Achnahaird

Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom

Hottest
August
15°C peak58°F peak
Coldest
February
4°C low40°F low
Wettest
December
227 mm rain8.9 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Achnahaird is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1,878 mm of precipitation falls per year. Achnahaird receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Achnahaird 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 Achnahaird is cool. The average annual temperature is 49°F and approximately 74 in of precipitation falls per year. Achnahaird receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Achnahaird 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 40°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 7°Average: 6°Min: 5°FebMax: 7°Average: 6°Min: 4°MarMax: 7°Average: 6°Min: 5°AprMax: 9°Average: 7°Min: 6°MayMax: 11°Average: 10°Min: 8°JunMax: 13°Average: 12°Min: 11°JulMax: 14°Average: 13°Min: 12°AugMax: 15°Average: 14°Min: 12°SepMax: 14°Average: 13°Min: 11°OctMax: 12°Average: 11°Min: 9°NovMax: 9°Average: 8°Min: 7°DecMax: 8°Average: 7°Min: 6°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 45°FAverage: 43°FMin: 40°FFebMax: 45°FAverage: 42°FMin: 40°FMarMax: 45°FAverage: 43°FMin: 41°FAprMax: 48°FAverage: 45°FMin: 43°FMayMax: 52°FAverage: 50°FMin: 47°FJunMax: 56°FAverage: 53°FMin: 51°FJulMax: 58°FAverage: 56°FMin: 54°FAugMax: 58°FAverage: 56°FMin: 54°FSepMax: 57°FAverage: 55°FMin: 53°FOctMax: 53°FAverage: 51°FMin: 49°FNovMax: 49°FAverage: 47°FMin: 44°FDecMax: 46°FAverage: 44°FMin: 42°F
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Achnahaird 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 6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Achnahaird has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 18°F range. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 58°F with a mean of 56°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 40°F and an average of 42°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 201mmSnow: 12mmFebPrecipitation: 157mmSnow: 4mmMarPrecipitation: 134mmSnow: 4mmAprPrecipitation: 87mmSnow: 3mmMayPrecipitation: 97mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 110mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 152mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 141mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 165mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 215mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 191mmSnow: 3mmDecPrecipitation: 227mmSnow: 5mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 7.9inSnow (in): 5inFebPrecipitation: 6.2inSnow (in): 2inMarPrecipitation: 5.3inSnow (in): 1inAprPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 1inMayPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 6inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 5.6inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 6.5inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 8.5inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 7.5inSnow (in): 1inDecPrecipitation: 8.9inSnow (in): 2in
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Snow (in)

Achnahaird is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,878 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 157 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 227 mm of rainfall. October and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 87 mm. That's 140 mm less than December, 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 31cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 12cm.Achnahaird is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 74 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.2 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 8.9 in of rainfall. October and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 3.4 in. That's 5.5 in less than December, 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 12in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 5in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 28km/hFebWind Speed: 28km/hMarWind Speed: 23km/hAprWind Speed: 20km/hMayWind Speed: 18km/hJunWind Speed: 19km/hJulWind Speed: 17km/hAugWind Speed: 19km/hSepWind Speed: 22km/hOctWind Speed: 26km/hNovWind Speed: 25km/hDecWind Speed: 27km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 17mphFebWind Speed: 18mphMarWind Speed: 15mphAprWind Speed: 12mphMayWind Speed: 11mphJunWind Speed: 12mphJulWind Speed: 11mphAugWind Speed: 12mphSepWind Speed: 14mphOctWind Speed: 16mphNovWind Speed: 16mphDecWind Speed: 17mph
Wind Speed

Achnahaird is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/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 28km/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 11km/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 28km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 25km/h in autumn.Achnahaird is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 14mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 18mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 11mph, 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 17mph in winter, 13mph in spring, 12mph in summer, 15mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Achnahaird 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 Achnahaird 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 °C40 °F
7 °C45 °F
28 km/h17 mph
201 mm7.9 in
12 cm5 in
Feb
4 °C40 °F
7 °C45 °F
28 km/h18 mph
157 mm6.2 in
4 cm2 in
Mar
5 °C41 °F
7 °C45 °F
23 km/h15 mph
134 mm5.3 in
4 cm1 in
Apr
6 °C43 °F
9 °C48 °F
20 km/h12 mph
87 mm3.4 in
3 cm1 in
May
8 °C47 °F
11 °C52 °F
18 km/h11 mph
97 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
11 °C51 °F
13 °C56 °F
19 km/h12 mph
110 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
12 °C54 °F
14 °C58 °F
17 km/h11 mph
152 mm6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
12 °C54 °F
15 °C58 °F
19 km/h12 mph
141 mm5.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
11 °C53 °F
14 °C57 °F
22 km/h14 mph
165 mm6.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
9 °C49 °F
12 °C53 °F
26 km/h16 mph
215 mm8.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
7 °C44 °F
9 °C49 °F
25 km/h16 mph
191 mm7.5 in
3 cm1 in
Dec
6 °C42 °F
8 °C46 °F
27 km/h17 mph
227 mm8.9 in
5 cm2 in