Climate Insights for Aith

Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom

Hottest
August
14°C peak57°F peak
Coldest
February
5°C low41°F low
Wettest
October
138 mm rain5.4 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

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

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 7°Average: 6°Min: 5°FebMax: 7°Average: 6°Min: 5°MarMax: 7°Average: 6°Min: 5°AprMax: 8°Average: 7°Min: 6°MayMax: 10°Average: 9°Min: 8°JunMax: 12°Average: 11°Min: 10°JulMax: 13°Average: 13°Min: 12°AugMax: 14°Average: 13°Min: 13°SepMax: 13°Average: 13°Min: 12°OctMax: 12°Average: 11°Min: 10°NovMax: 10°Average: 9°Min: 8°DecMax: 8°Average: 7°Min: 6°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 45°FAverage: 43°FMin: 42°FFebMax: 45°FAverage: 43°FMin: 41°FMarMax: 45°FAverage: 43°FMin: 42°FAprMax: 46°FAverage: 45°FMin: 43°FMayMax: 49°FAverage: 48°FMin: 47°FJunMax: 53°FAverage: 52°FMin: 51°FJulMax: 56°FAverage: 55°FMin: 54°FAugMax: 57°FAverage: 56°FMin: 55°FSepMax: 56°FAverage: 55°FMin: 53°FOctMax: 53°FAverage: 51°FMin: 50°FNovMax: 49°FAverage: 48°FMin: 46°FDecMax: 47°FAverage: 45°FMin: 44°F
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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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 128mmSnow: 5mmFebPrecipitation: 101mmSnow: 2mmMarPrecipitation: 86mmSnow: 2mmAprPrecipitation: 54mmSnow: 1mmMayPrecipitation: 56mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 61mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 72mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 77mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 115mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 138mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 134mmSnow: 1mmDecPrecipitation: 133mmSnow: 3mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5inSnow (in): 2inFebPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 1inMarPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 1inAprPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 1inMayPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 5.4inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 5.3inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 5.3inSnow (in): 1in
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Snow (in)

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

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/h35km/h40km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 37km/hFebWind Speed: 36km/hMarWind Speed: 31km/hAprWind Speed: 28km/hMayWind Speed: 24km/hJunWind Speed: 24km/hJulWind Speed: 22km/hAugWind Speed: 23km/hSepWind Speed: 29km/hOctWind Speed: 34km/hNovWind Speed: 34km/hDecWind Speed: 35km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mph25mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 23mphFebWind Speed: 22mphMarWind Speed: 19mphAprWind Speed: 17mphMayWind Speed: 15mphJunWind Speed: 15mphJulWind Speed: 14mphAugWind Speed: 15mphSepWind Speed: 18mphOctWind Speed: 21mphNovWind Speed: 21mphDecWind Speed: 22mph
Wind Speed

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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
5 °C42 °F
7 °C45 °F
37 km/h23 mph
128 mm5 in
5 cm2 in
Feb
5 °C41 °F
7 °C45 °F
36 km/h22 mph
101 mm4 in
2 cm1 in
Mar
5 °C42 °F
7 °C45 °F
31 km/h19 mph
86 mm3.4 in
2 cm1 in
Apr
6 °C43 °F
8 °C46 °F
28 km/h17 mph
54 mm2.1 in
1 cm1 in
May
8 °C47 °F
10 °C49 °F
24 km/h15 mph
56 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
10 °C51 °F
12 °C53 °F
24 km/h15 mph
61 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
12 °C54 °F
13 °C56 °F
22 km/h14 mph
72 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
13 °C55 °F
14 °C57 °F
23 km/h15 mph
77 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
12 °C53 °F
13 °C56 °F
29 km/h18 mph
115 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
10 °C50 °F
12 °C53 °F
34 km/h21 mph
138 mm5.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
8 °C46 °F
10 °C49 °F
34 km/h21 mph
134 mm5.3 in
1 cm0 in
Dec
6 °C44 °F
8 °C47 °F
35 km/h22 mph
133 mm5.3 in
3 cm1 in