Climate Insights for Ardheslaig

Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom

Hottest
August
15°C peak60°F peak
Coldest
February
3°C low38°F low
Wettest
October
237 mm rain9.3 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Ardheslaig is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 2,082 mm of precipitation falls per year. Ardheslaig receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ardheslaig 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 February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 3°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 70cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Ardheslaig is cool. The average annual temperature is 48°F and approximately 82 in of precipitation falls per year. Ardheslaig receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ardheslaig 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 February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 38°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 27in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 6°Average: 5°Min: 3°FebMax: 6°Average: 5°Min: 3°MarMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 3°AprMax: 10°Average: 7°Min: 5°MayMax: 12°Average: 10°Min: 7°JunMax: 14°Average: 12°Min: 10°JulMax: 15°Average: 13°Min: 11°AugMax: 15°Average: 13°Min: 11°SepMax: 14°Average: 12°Min: 10°OctMax: 11°Average: 10°Min: 8°NovMax: 8°Average: 7°Min: 5°DecMax: 7°Average: 6°Min: 4°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 43°FAverage: 40°FMin: 38°FFebMax: 43°FAverage: 40°FMin: 38°FMarMax: 45°FAverage: 42°FMin: 38°FAprMax: 49°FAverage: 45°FMin: 40°FMayMax: 54°FAverage: 50°FMin: 45°FJunMax: 58°FAverage: 54°FMin: 50°FJulMax: 59°FAverage: 56°FMin: 52°FAugMax: 60°FAverage: 56°FMin: 53°FSepMax: 57°FAverage: 54°FMin: 50°FOctMax: 52°FAverage: 49°FMin: 46°FNovMax: 47°FAverage: 44°FMin: 41°FDecMax: 45°FAverage: 42°FMin: 39°F
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Ardheslaig sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 3°C to 15°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 15°C with a mean of 13°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°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.Ardheslaig sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 38°F to 60°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 60°F with a mean of 56°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 38°F and an average of 40°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 208mmSnow: 21mmFebPrecipitation: 191mmSnow: 18mmMarPrecipitation: 155mmSnow: 8mmAprPrecipitation: 96mmSnow: 4mmMayPrecipitation: 109mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 133mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 163mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 173mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 188mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 237mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 198mmSnow: 7mmDecPrecipitation: 232mmSnow: 12mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 8.2inSnow (in): 8inFebPrecipitation: 7.5inSnow (in): 7inMarPrecipitation: 6.1inSnow (in): 3inAprPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 1inMayPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 5.2inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 6.4inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 6.8inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 7.4inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 9.3inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 7.8inSnow (in): 3inDecPrecipitation: 9.1inSnow (in): 5in
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Snow (in)

Ardheslaig is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,082 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 173 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 237 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 96 mm. That's 141 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 70cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 21cm.Ardheslaig is a very wet location, receiving approximately 82 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.8 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 9.3 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 3.8 in. That's 5.6 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 27in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 8in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 19km/hFebWind Speed: 20km/hMarWind Speed: 17km/hAprWind Speed: 15km/hMayWind Speed: 14km/hJunWind Speed: 14km/hJulWind Speed: 13km/hAugWind Speed: 15km/hSepWind Speed: 16km/hOctWind Speed: 18km/hNovWind Speed: 17km/hDecWind Speed: 18km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12mphFebWind Speed: 13mphMarWind Speed: 10mphAprWind Speed: 9mphMayWind Speed: 9mphJunWind Speed: 9mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 9mphSepWind Speed: 10mphOctWind Speed: 11mphNovWind Speed: 11mphDecWind Speed: 11mph
Wind Speed

Ardheslaig is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/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 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/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 19km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.Ardheslaig is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 13mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 8mph, 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 12mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 11mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ardheslaig 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 Ardheslaig 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
3 °C38 °F
6 °C43 °F
19 km/h12 mph
208 mm8.2 in
21 cm8 in
Feb
3 °C38 °F
6 °C43 °F
20 km/h13 mph
191 mm7.5 in
18 cm7 in
Mar
3 °C38 °F
7 °C45 °F
17 km/h10 mph
155 mm6.1 in
8 cm3 in
Apr
5 °C40 °F
10 °C49 °F
15 km/h9 mph
96 mm3.8 in
4 cm1 in
May
7 °C45 °F
12 °C54 °F
14 km/h9 mph
109 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
10 °C50 °F
14 °C58 °F
14 km/h9 mph
133 mm5.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
11 °C52 °F
15 °C59 °F
13 km/h8 mph
163 mm6.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
11 °C53 °F
15 °C60 °F
15 km/h9 mph
173 mm6.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
10 °C50 °F
14 °C57 °F
16 km/h10 mph
188 mm7.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
8 °C46 °F
11 °C52 °F
18 km/h11 mph
237 mm9.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
5 °C41 °F
8 °C47 °F
17 km/h11 mph
198 mm7.8 in
7 cm3 in
Dec
4 °C39 °F
7 °C45 °F
18 km/h11 mph
232 mm9.1 in
12 cm5 in