Climate Insights for Altnaharra

The climate in Altnaharra is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 1,186 mm of precipitation falls per year. Altnaharra receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Altnaharra 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 1°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 98cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Altnaharra is cool. The average annual temperature is 47°F and approximately 46.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Altnaharra receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Altnaharra 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 33°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 39in accumulating over the season.

Altnaharra sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 1°C to 17°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 14°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Altnaharra sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 33°F to 62°F. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 62°F with a mean of 57°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 33°F and an average of 38°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Altnaharra is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,186 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 99 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 122 mm of rainfall. December and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 76 mm. That's 46 mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 98cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 25cm.Altnaharra is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 46.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.9 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 4.8 in of rainfall. December and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 3 in. That's 1.8 in less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 39in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 10in.

Altnaharra is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h 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 16km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.Altnaharra is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 8mph, 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. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 9mph in autumn.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Altnaharra 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 Altnaharra 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.