Climate Insights for Achnahanaid

Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom

Hottest
August
15°C peak60°F peak
Coldest
February
5°C low40°F low
Wettest
October
256 mm rain10.1 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Achnahanaid is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 2,106 mm of precipitation falls per year. Achnahanaid receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Achnahanaid 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 Achnahanaid is cool. The average annual temperature is 49°F and approximately 82.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Achnahanaid receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Achnahanaid 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: 5°MarMax: 8°Average: 6°Min: 5°AprMax: 10°Average: 8°Min: 6°MayMax: 12°Average: 10°Min: 9°JunMax: 14°Average: 13°Min: 11°JulMax: 15°Average: 14°Min: 12°AugMax: 15°Average: 14°Min: 13°SepMax: 14°Average: 13°Min: 11°OctMax: 12°Average: 11°Min: 10°NovMax: 9°Average: 8°Min: 7°DecMax: 8°Average: 7°Min: 6°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 45°FAverage: 43°FMin: 41°FFebMax: 45°FAverage: 43°FMin: 40°FMarMax: 46°FAverage: 44°FMin: 41°FAprMax: 49°FAverage: 46°FMin: 43°FMayMax: 54°FAverage: 51°FMin: 48°FJunMax: 57°FAverage: 55°FMin: 52°FJulMax: 59°FAverage: 57°FMin: 54°FAugMax: 60°FAverage: 57°FMin: 55°FSepMax: 58°FAverage: 55°FMin: 53°FOctMax: 54°FAverage: 51°FMin: 49°FNovMax: 49°FAverage: 47°FMin: 45°FDecMax: 47°FAverage: 45°FMin: 42°F
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Achnahanaid 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 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Achnahanaid sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 40°F to 60°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 60°F with a mean of 57°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 40°F and an average of 43°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 204mmSnow: 5mmFebPrecipitation: 197mmSnow: 4mmMarPrecipitation: 159mmSnow: 1mmAprPrecipitation: 87mmSnow: 1mmMayPrecipitation: 101mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 123mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 142mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 179mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 195mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 256mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 215mmSnow: 1mmDecPrecipitation: 248mmSnow: 2mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 8inSnow (in): 2inFebPrecipitation: 7.8inSnow (in): 1inMarPrecipitation: 6.2inSnow (in): 1inAprPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 5.6inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 7.1inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 7.7inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 10.1inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 8.5inSnow (in): 1inDecPrecipitation: 9.8inSnow (in): 1in
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Snow (in)

Achnahanaid is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,106 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 176 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 256 mm of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 87 mm. That's 169 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 5cm.Achnahanaid is a very wet location, receiving approximately 82.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.9 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 10.1 in of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 3.4 in. That's 6.7 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/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 25km/hFebWind Speed: 27km/hMarWind Speed: 22km/hAprWind Speed: 19km/hMayWind Speed: 18km/hJunWind Speed: 18km/hJulWind Speed: 17km/hAugWind Speed: 19km/hSepWind Speed: 22km/hOctWind Speed: 24km/hNovWind Speed: 23km/hDecWind Speed: 24km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 16mphFebWind Speed: 17mphMarWind Speed: 13mphAprWind Speed: 12mphMayWind Speed: 11mphJunWind Speed: 11mphJulWind Speed: 10mphAugWind Speed: 12mphSepWind Speed: 13mphOctWind Speed: 15mphNovWind Speed: 14mphDecWind Speed: 15mph
Wind Speed

Achnahanaid is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/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 25km/h in winter, 19km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 23km/h in autumn.Achnahanaid 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 17mph, 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 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 16mph in winter, 12mph in spring, 11mph in summer, 14mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Achnahanaid 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 Achnahanaid 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 °C41 °F
7 °C45 °F
25 km/h16 mph
204 mm8 in
5 cm2 in
Feb
5 °C40 °F
7 °C45 °F
27 km/h17 mph
197 mm7.8 in
4 cm1 in
Mar
5 °C41 °F
8 °C46 °F
22 km/h13 mph
159 mm6.2 in
1 cm1 in
Apr
6 °C43 °F
10 °C49 °F
19 km/h12 mph
87 mm3.4 in
1 cm0 in
May
9 °C48 °F
12 °C54 °F
18 km/h11 mph
101 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
11 °C52 °F
14 °C57 °F
18 km/h11 mph
123 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
12 °C54 °F
15 °C59 °F
17 km/h10 mph
142 mm5.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
13 °C55 °F
15 °C60 °F
19 km/h12 mph
179 mm7.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
11 °C53 °F
14 °C58 °F
22 km/h13 mph
195 mm7.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
10 °C49 °F
12 °C54 °F
24 km/h15 mph
256 mm10.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
7 °C45 °F
9 °C49 °F
23 km/h14 mph
215 mm8.5 in
1 cm1 in
Dec
6 °C42 °F
8 °C47 °F
24 km/h15 mph
248 mm9.8 in
2 cm1 in