Climate Insights for Ardonald
Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Climate Overview
The climate in Ardonald is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 933 mm of precipitation falls per year. Ardonald receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ardonald 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 66cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Ardonald is cool. The average annual temperature is 48°F and approximately 36.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Ardonald receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ardonald 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 26in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Ardonald sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 2°C to 18°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 15°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.Ardonald sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 35°F to 64°F. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 64°F with a mean of 58°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 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Ardonald is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 933 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 78 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 102 mm of rainfall. July and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 57 mm. That's 44 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 66cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 15cm.Ardonald is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 36.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.1 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 4 in of rainfall. July and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 2.2 in. That's 1.7 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 26in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 6in.
Wind
Ardonald 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 19km/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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/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 18km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.Ardonald 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 12mph, 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 4mph 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 11mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 10mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ardonald 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 Ardonald 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.