Climate Insights for Ardnastang
Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom
Climate Overview
The climate in Ardnastang is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 2,135 mm of precipitation falls per year. Ardnastang receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ardnastang 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 2°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 74cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Ardnastang is cool. The average annual temperature is 48°F and approximately 84 in of precipitation falls per year. Ardnastang receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ardnastang 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 35°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 29in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Ardnastang sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 2°C to 17°C. August 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.Ardnastang sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 35°F to 62°F. August 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
Ardnastang is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,135 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 178 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 241 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 94 mm. That's 148 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 74cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 25cm.Ardnastang is a very wet location, receiving approximately 84 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 9.5 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 3.7 in. That's 5.8 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 29in accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 10in.
Wind
Ardnastang 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.Ardnastang 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 Ardnastang 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 Ardnastang 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.