Climate Insights for Appin

Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom

Hottest
July
17°C peak62°F peak
Coldest
January
2°C low35°F low
Wettest
October
229 mm rain9 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Appin is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 2,037 mm of precipitation falls per year. Appin receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Appin 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 2°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 87cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Appin is cool. The average annual temperature is 48°F and approximately 80.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Appin receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Appin 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 35°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 34in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 2°FebMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 2°MarMax: 8°Average: 5°Min: 2°AprMax: 11°Average: 7°Min: 3°MayMax: 14°Average: 11°Min: 7°JunMax: 16°Average: 13°Min: 10°JulMax: 17°Average: 14°Min: 11°AugMax: 17°Average: 14°Min: 11°SepMax: 15°Average: 12°Min: 9°OctMax: 12°Average: 9°Min: 7°NovMax: 8°Average: 6°Min: 4°DecMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 2°
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Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 42°FAverage: 39°FMin: 35°FFebMax: 44°FAverage: 40°FMin: 36°FMarMax: 47°FAverage: 42°FMin: 36°FAprMax: 51°FAverage: 45°FMin: 38°FMayMax: 57°FAverage: 51°FMin: 44°FJunMax: 61°FAverage: 55°FMin: 49°FJulMax: 62°FAverage: 57°FMin: 51°FAugMax: 62°FAverage: 57°FMin: 52°FSepMax: 59°FAverage: 54°FMin: 48°FOctMax: 53°FAverage: 49°FMin: 44°FNovMax: 47°FAverage: 43°FMin: 38°FDecMax: 44°FAverage: 40°FMin: 36°F
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Appin sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 2°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 2°C and an average of 4°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 3°C shift in average temperatures.Appin sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 35°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 35°F and an average of 39°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 10°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 187mmSnow: 23mmFebPrecipitation: 206mmSnow: 29mmMarPrecipitation: 152mmSnow: 10mmAprPrecipitation: 90mmSnow: 5mmMayPrecipitation: 111mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 143mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 152mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 192mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 185mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 229mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 174mmSnow: 5mmDecPrecipitation: 215mmSnow: 14mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 7.3inSnow (in): 9inFebPrecipitation: 8.1inSnow (in): 11inMarPrecipitation: 6inSnow (in): 4inAprPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 2inMayPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 5.6inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 6inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 7.6inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 7.3inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 9inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 6.9inSnow (in): 2inDecPrecipitation: 8.5inSnow (in): 6in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Appin is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,037 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 170 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 229 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 90 mm. That's 139 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 87cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 29cm.Appin is a very wet location, receiving approximately 80.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.7 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 9 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 3.5 in. That's 5.5 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 34in accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 11in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13km/hFebWind Speed: 15km/hMarWind Speed: 13km/hAprWind Speed: 12km/hMayWind Speed: 11km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 12km/hOctWind Speed: 14km/hNovWind Speed: 12km/hDecWind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8mphFebWind Speed: 10mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
Wind Speed

Appin 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 15km/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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/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 14km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.Appin 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 10mph, 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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph 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 9mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Appin 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 Appin 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
2 °C35 °F
6 °C42 °F
13 km/h8 mph
187 mm7.3 in
23 cm9 in
Feb
2 °C36 °F
6 °C44 °F
15 km/h10 mph
206 mm8.1 in
29 cm11 in
Mar
2 °C36 °F
8 °C47 °F
13 km/h8 mph
152 mm6 in
10 cm4 in
Apr
3 °C38 °F
11 °C51 °F
12 km/h7 mph
90 mm3.6 in
5 cm2 in
May
7 °C44 °F
14 °C57 °F
11 km/h7 mph
111 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
10 °C49 °F
16 °C61 °F
11 km/h7 mph
143 mm5.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
11 °C51 °F
17 °C62 °F
11 km/h7 mph
152 mm6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
11 °C52 °F
17 °C62 °F
11 km/h7 mph
192 mm7.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
9 °C48 °F
15 °C59 °F
12 km/h8 mph
185 mm7.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
7 °C44 °F
12 °C53 °F
14 km/h8 mph
229 mm9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
4 °C38 °F
8 °C47 °F
12 km/h8 mph
174 mm6.9 in
5 cm2 in
Dec
2 °C36 °F
7 °C44 °F
13 km/h8 mph
215 mm8.5 in
14 cm6 in