Climate Insights for Ardaneaskan

Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom

Hottest
July
16°C peak61°F peak
Coldest
January
1°C low34°F low
Wettest
October
238 mm rain9.4 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Ardaneaskan is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 2,183 mm of precipitation falls per year. Ardaneaskan receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ardaneaskan 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 120cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Ardaneaskan is cool. The average annual temperature is 47°F and approximately 85.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Ardaneaskan receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ardaneaskan 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 34°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 47in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 5°Average: 3°Min: 1°FebMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 2°MarMax: 8°Average: 5°Min: 2°AprMax: 10°Average: 7°Min: 3°MayMax: 14°Average: 10°Min: 6°JunMax: 15°Average: 12°Min: 9°JulMax: 16°Average: 13°Min: 10°AugMax: 16°Average: 13°Min: 10°SepMax: 14°Average: 12°Min: 9°OctMax: 11°Average: 9°Min: 7°NovMax: 8°Average: 6°Min: 3°DecMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 2°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 41°FAverage: 38°FMin: 34°FFebMax: 43°FAverage: 39°FMin: 35°FMarMax: 46°FAverage: 41°FMin: 35°FAprMax: 50°FAverage: 44°FMin: 38°FMayMax: 56°FAverage: 50°FMin: 43°FJunMax: 60°FAverage: 54°FMin: 48°FJulMax: 61°FAverage: 56°FMin: 51°FAugMax: 61°FAverage: 56°FMin: 51°FSepMax: 58°FAverage: 53°FMin: 48°FOctMax: 52°FAverage: 48°FMin: 44°FNovMax: 46°FAverage: 42°FMin: 38°FDecMax: 43°FAverage: 40°FMin: 36°F
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Ardaneaskan sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 1°C to 16°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 13°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 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Ardaneaskan sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 34°F to 61°F. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 61°F with a mean of 56°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 34°F and an average of 38°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: 204mmSnow: 30mmFebPrecipitation: 211mmSnow: 40mmMarPrecipitation: 162mmSnow: 16mmAprPrecipitation: 99mmSnow: 6mmMayPrecipitation: 122mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 154mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 178mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 204mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 199mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 238mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 180mmSnow: 7mmDecPrecipitation: 232mmSnow: 20mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 8inSnow (in): 12inFebPrecipitation: 8.3inSnow (in): 16inMarPrecipitation: 6.4inSnow (in): 6inAprPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 2inMayPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 6inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 7inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 8inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 7.8inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 9.4inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 7.1inSnow (in): 3inDecPrecipitation: 9.1inSnow (in): 8in
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Snow (in)

Ardaneaskan is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,183 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 182 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 238 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 99 mm. That's 139 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 120cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 40cm.Ardaneaskan is a very wet location, receiving approximately 85.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.2 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 9.4 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 3.9 in. That's 5.5 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 47in accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 16in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 14km/hFebWind Speed: 15km/hMarWind Speed: 12km/hAprWind Speed: 11km/hMayWind Speed: 11km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 13km/hOctWind Speed: 14km/hNovWind Speed: 12km/hDecWind Speed: 13km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8mphFebWind Speed: 9mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 9mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
Wind Speed

Ardaneaskan 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.Ardaneaskan 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 9mph, 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 2mph 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 Ardaneaskan 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 Ardaneaskan 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
1 °C34 °F
5 °C41 °F
14 km/h8 mph
204 mm8 in
30 cm12 in
Feb
2 °C35 °F
6 °C43 °F
15 km/h9 mph
211 mm8.3 in
40 cm16 in
Mar
2 °C35 °F
8 °C46 °F
12 km/h8 mph
162 mm6.4 in
16 cm6 in
Apr
3 °C38 °F
10 °C50 °F
11 km/h7 mph
99 mm3.9 in
6 cm2 in
May
6 °C43 °F
14 °C56 °F
11 km/h7 mph
122 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
9 °C48 °F
15 °C60 °F
11 km/h7 mph
154 mm6 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
10 °C51 °F
16 °C61 °F
11 km/h7 mph
178 mm7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
10 °C51 °F
16 °C61 °F
11 km/h7 mph
204 mm8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
9 °C48 °F
14 °C58 °F
13 km/h8 mph
199 mm7.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
7 °C44 °F
11 °C52 °F
14 km/h9 mph
238 mm9.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
3 °C38 °F
8 °C46 °F
12 km/h8 mph
180 mm7.1 in
7 cm3 in
Dec
2 °C36 °F
6 °C43 °F
13 km/h8 mph
232 mm9.1 in
20 cm8 in