Climate Insights for Aith
Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom
Climate Overview
The climate in Aith is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1,155 mm of precipitation falls per year. Aith receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Aith is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. 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 Aith is cool. The average annual temperature is 49°F and approximately 45.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Aith receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Aith is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 41°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Aith has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 14°C with a mean of 13°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 October and November, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Aith has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 16°F range. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 57°F with a mean of 56°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 3°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Aith is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,155 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 96 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 138 mm of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 54 mm. That's 85 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 14cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 5cm.Aith is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 45.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.8 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 5.4 in of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 2.1 in. That's 3.3 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
Aith is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 30km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 37km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 22km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 15km/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 36km/h in winter, 28km/h in spring, 23km/h in summer, 32km/h in autumn.Aith is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 18mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 23mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 14mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9mph 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 22mph in winter, 17mph in spring, 14mph in summer, 20mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Aith 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 Aith 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.