Climate Insights for Altgaltraig

Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom

Hottest
August
17°C peak62°F peak
Coldest
January
4°C low39°F low
Wettest
October
196 mm rain7.7 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Altgaltraig is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1,734 mm of precipitation falls per year. Altgaltraig receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Altgaltraig is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 4°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Altgaltraig is cool. The average annual temperature is 49°F and approximately 68.3 in of precipitation falls per year. Altgaltraig receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Altgaltraig is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 39°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 4°FebMax: 7°Average: 6°Min: 4°MarMax: 9°Average: 6°Min: 4°AprMax: 11°Average: 8°Min: 5°MayMax: 14°Average: 11°Min: 8°JunMax: 16°Average: 13°Min: 11°JulMax: 16°Average: 14°Min: 12°AugMax: 17°Average: 15°Min: 12°SepMax: 15°Average: 13°Min: 11°OctMax: 12°Average: 11°Min: 9°NovMax: 9°Average: 8°Min: 6°DecMax: 8°Average: 6°Min: 4°
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Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 44°FAverage: 42°FMin: 39°FFebMax: 45°FAverage: 42°FMin: 39°FMarMax: 47°FAverage: 43°FMin: 39°FAprMax: 51°FAverage: 46°FMin: 41°FMayMax: 57°FAverage: 52°FMin: 46°FJunMax: 60°FAverage: 56°FMin: 51°FJulMax: 61°FAverage: 58°FMin: 54°FAugMax: 62°FAverage: 58°FMin: 54°FSepMax: 59°FAverage: 55°FMin: 51°FOctMax: 54°FAverage: 51°FMin: 48°FNovMax: 49°FAverage: 46°FMin: 42°FDecMax: 46°FAverage: 43°FMin: 40°F
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Min

Altgaltraig sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 4°C to 17°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 15°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Altgaltraig sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 39°F to 62°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 62°F with a mean of 58°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 39°F and an average of 42°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 160mmSnow: 8mmFebPrecipitation: 173mmSnow: 10mmMarPrecipitation: 128mmSnow: 3mmAprPrecipitation: 78mmSnow: 2mmMayPrecipitation: 88mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 116mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 120mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 156mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 161mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 196mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 164mmSnow: 2mmDecPrecipitation: 196mmSnow: 6mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6.3inSnow (in): 3inFebPrecipitation: 6.8inSnow (in): 4inMarPrecipitation: 5inSnow (in): 1inAprPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 1inMayPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 6.1inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 6.3inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 7.7inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 6.4inSnow (in): 1inDecPrecipitation: 7.7inSnow (in): 2in
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Snow (in)

Altgaltraig is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,734 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 145 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 196 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 78 mm. That's 118 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 32cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 10cm.Altgaltraig is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 68.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.7 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 7.7 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 3.1 in. That's 4.6 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 12in annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 4in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 20km/hFebWind Speed: 23km/hMarWind Speed: 18km/hAprWind Speed: 17km/hMayWind Speed: 15km/hJunWind Speed: 15km/hJulWind Speed: 15km/hAugWind Speed: 16km/hSepWind Speed: 17km/hOctWind Speed: 20km/hNovWind Speed: 19km/hDecWind Speed: 20km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12mphFebWind Speed: 14mphMarWind Speed: 11mphAprWind Speed: 10mphMayWind Speed: 9mphJunWind Speed: 9mphJulWind Speed: 9mphAugWind Speed: 10mphSepWind Speed: 11mphOctWind Speed: 12mphNovWind Speed: 12mphDecWind Speed: 12mph
Wind Speed

Altgaltraig is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/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 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/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 21km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.Altgaltraig is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 11mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 14mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 9mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5mph 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 13mph in winter, 10mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 12mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Altgaltraig 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 Altgaltraig 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
4 °C39 °F
7 °C44 °F
20 km/h12 mph
160 mm6.3 in
8 cm3 in
Feb
4 °C39 °F
7 °C45 °F
23 km/h14 mph
173 mm6.8 in
10 cm4 in
Mar
4 °C39 °F
9 °C47 °F
18 km/h11 mph
128 mm5 in
3 cm1 in
Apr
5 °C41 °F
11 °C51 °F
17 km/h10 mph
78 mm3.1 in
2 cm1 in
May
8 °C46 °F
14 °C57 °F
15 km/h9 mph
88 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
11 °C51 °F
16 °C60 °F
15 km/h9 mph
116 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
12 °C54 °F
16 °C61 °F
15 km/h9 mph
120 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
12 °C54 °F
17 °C62 °F
16 km/h10 mph
156 mm6.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
11 °C51 °F
15 °C59 °F
17 km/h11 mph
161 mm6.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
9 °C48 °F
12 °C54 °F
20 km/h12 mph
196 mm7.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
6 °C42 °F
9 °C49 °F
19 km/h12 mph
164 mm6.4 in
2 cm1 in
Dec
4 °C40 °F
8 °C46 °F
20 km/h12 mph
196 mm7.7 in
6 cm2 in