Climate Insights for Achnasheen

Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom

Hottest
July
16°C peak61°F peak
Coldest
January
0°C low31°F low
Wettest
February
167 mm rain6.6 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Achnasheen is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1,584 mm of precipitation falls per year. Achnasheen receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Achnasheen is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 0°C. Achnasheen experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Achnasheen is cool. The average annual temperature is 45°F and approximately 62.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Achnasheen receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Achnasheen is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 31°F. Achnasheen experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 4°Average: 2°Min: 0°FebMax: 5°Average: 2°Min: 0°MarMax: 6°Average: 3°Min: 0°AprMax: 9°Average: 6°Min: 2°MayMax: 13°Average: 9°Min: 5°JunMax: 15°Average: 12°Min: 8°JulMax: 16°Average: 13°Min: 9°AugMax: 16°Average: 12°Min: 9°SepMax: 14°Average: 11°Min: 7°OctMax: 10°Average: 8°Min: 5°NovMax: 7°Average: 4°Min: 2°DecMax: 5°Average: 3°Min: 1°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 39°FAverage: 35°FMin: 31°FFebMax: 40°FAverage: 36°FMin: 31°FMarMax: 44°FAverage: 38°FMin: 33°FAprMax: 49°FAverage: 42°FMin: 35°FMayMax: 55°FAverage: 48°FMin: 41°FJunMax: 59°FAverage: 53°FMin: 46°FJulMax: 61°FAverage: 55°FMin: 49°FAugMax: 60°FAverage: 54°FMin: 49°FSepMax: 57°FAverage: 51°FMin: 45°FOctMax: 50°FAverage: 46°FMin: 41°FNovMax: 44°FAverage: 40°FMin: 35°FDecMax: 41°FAverage: 37°FMin: 33°F
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Achnasheen sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 0°C to 16°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 13°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Achnasheen sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 31°F to 61°F. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 61°F with a mean of 55°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 31°F and the daily average is 35°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 155mmSnow: 57mmFebPrecipitation: 167mmSnow: 70mmMarPrecipitation: 125mmSnow: 38mmAprPrecipitation: 86mmSnow: 15mmMayPrecipitation: 98mmSnow: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 117mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 122mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 133mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 131mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 161mmSnow: 2mmNovPrecipitation: 125mmSnow: 15mmDecPrecipitation: 164mmSnow: 44mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6.1inSnow (in): 22inFebPrecipitation: 6.6inSnow (in): 28inMarPrecipitation: 4.9inSnow (in): 15inAprPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 6inMayPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 5.2inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 5.2inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 6.3inSnow (in): 1inNovPrecipitation: 4.9inSnow (in): 6inDecPrecipitation: 6.5inSnow (in): 17in
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Snow (in)

Achnasheen is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,584 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 132 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 167 mm of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 86 mm. That's 81 mm less than February, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Achnasheen receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 242cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 70cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Achnasheen is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 62.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.2 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 6.6 in of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 3.4 in. That's 3.2 in less than February, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Achnasheen receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 95in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 28in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13km/hFebWind Speed: 14km/hMarWind Speed: 12km/hAprWind Speed: 11km/hMayWind Speed: 11km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 12km/hOctWind Speed: 13km/hNovWind Speed: 12km/hDecWind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8mphFebWind Speed: 9mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
Wind Speed

Achnasheen is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Achnasheen is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Achnasheen 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 Achnasheen 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
0 °C31 °F
4 °C39 °F
13 km/h8 mph
155 mm6.1 in
57 cm22 in
Feb
0 °C31 °F
5 °C40 °F
14 km/h9 mph
167 mm6.6 in
70 cm28 in
Mar
0 °C33 °F
6 °C44 °F
12 km/h8 mph
125 mm4.9 in
38 cm15 in
Apr
2 °C35 °F
9 °C49 °F
11 km/h7 mph
86 mm3.4 in
15 cm6 in
May
5 °C41 °F
13 °C55 °F
11 km/h7 mph
98 mm3.9 in
1 cm0 in
Jun
8 °C46 °F
15 °C59 °F
11 km/h7 mph
117 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
9 °C49 °F
16 °C61 °F
11 km/h7 mph
122 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
9 °C49 °F
16 °C60 °F
11 km/h7 mph
133 mm5.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
7 °C45 °F
14 °C57 °F
12 km/h8 mph
131 mm5.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
5 °C41 °F
10 °C50 °F
13 km/h8 mph
161 mm6.3 in
2 cm1 in
Nov
2 °C35 °F
7 °C44 °F
12 km/h7 mph
125 mm4.9 in
15 cm6 in
Dec
1 °C33 °F
5 °C41 °F
12 km/h8 mph
164 mm6.5 in
44 cm17 in