Climate Insights for Ardsheal

Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom

Hottest
July
17°C peak62°F peak
Coldest
January
1°C low34°F low
Wettest
October
222 mm rain8.7 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Ardsheal is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 2,021 mm of precipitation falls per year. Ardsheal receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ardsheal 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 122cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Ardsheal is cool. The average annual temperature is 47°F and approximately 79.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Ardsheal receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ardsheal 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 48in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 5°Average: 3°Min: 1°FebMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 1°MarMax: 8°Average: 5°Min: 2°AprMax: 11°Average: 7°Min: 3°MayMax: 14°Average: 11°Min: 6°JunMax: 16°Average: 13°Min: 9°JulMax: 17°Average: 14°Min: 11°AugMax: 17°Average: 14°Min: 11°SepMax: 15°Average: 12°Min: 9°OctMax: 11°Average: 9°Min: 6°NovMax: 8°Average: 5°Min: 3°DecMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 2°
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Average
Min
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: 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: 51°FSepMax: 58°FAverage: 53°FMin: 47°FOctMax: 52°FAverage: 48°FMin: 43°FNovMax: 46°FAverage: 42°FMin: 37°FDecMax: 43°FAverage: 39°FMin: 35°F
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Min

Ardsheal sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 1°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 1°C and an average of 3°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 4°C shift in average temperatures.Ardsheal sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 34°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 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: 191mmSnow: 30mmFebPrecipitation: 213mmSnow: 43mmMarPrecipitation: 155mmSnow: 17mmAprPrecipitation: 90mmSnow: 6mmMayPrecipitation: 113mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 142mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 149mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 183mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 179mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 222mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 167mmSnow: 6mmDecPrecipitation: 218mmSnow: 20mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 7.5inSnow (in): 12inFebPrecipitation: 8.4inSnow (in): 17inMarPrecipitation: 6.1inSnow (in): 7inAprPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 2inMayPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 5.6inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 5.9inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 7.2inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 7inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 8.7inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 6.6inSnow (in): 2inDecPrecipitation: 8.6inSnow (in): 8in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Ardsheal is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,021 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 168 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 222 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 90 mm. That's 132 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 122cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 43cm.Ardsheal is a very wet location, receiving approximately 79.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.6 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 8.7 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 5.2 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 48in accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 17in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12km/hFebWind Speed: 14km/hMarWind Speed: 12km/hAprWind Speed: 11km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 11km/hOctWind Speed: 12km/hNovWind Speed: 11km/hDecWind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 9mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Ardsheal is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h 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 12km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.Ardsheal is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. 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 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph 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 8mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ardsheal 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 Ardsheal 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
12 km/h7 mph
191 mm7.5 in
30 cm12 in
Feb
1 °C35 °F
6 °C43 °F
14 km/h9 mph
213 mm8.4 in
43 cm17 in
Mar
2 °C35 °F
8 °C46 °F
12 km/h7 mph
155 mm6.1 in
17 cm7 in
Apr
3 °C38 °F
11 °C51 °F
11 km/h7 mph
90 mm3.5 in
6 cm2 in
May
6 °C44 °F
14 °C57 °F
10 km/h6 mph
113 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
9 °C49 °F
16 °C61 °F
11 km/h7 mph
142 mm5.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
11 °C51 °F
17 °C62 °F
10 km/h6 mph
149 mm5.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
11 °C51 °F
17 °C62 °F
11 km/h7 mph
183 mm7.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
9 °C47 °F
15 °C58 °F
11 km/h7 mph
179 mm7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
6 °C43 °F
11 °C52 °F
12 km/h8 mph
222 mm8.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
3 °C37 °F
8 °C46 °F
11 km/h7 mph
167 mm6.6 in
6 cm2 in
Dec
2 °C35 °F
6 °C43 °F
12 km/h7 mph
218 mm8.6 in
20 cm8 in