Climate Insights for Ardtoe
Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom
Climate Overview
The climate in Ardtoe is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 2,208 mm of precipitation falls per year. Ardtoe receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ardtoe is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 4°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Ardtoe is cool. The average annual temperature is 49°F and approximately 86.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Ardtoe receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ardtoe is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 40°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Ardtoe sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 4°C to 16°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 14°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Ardtoe sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 40°F to 60°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 60°F with a mean of 58°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 40°F and an average of 42°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Ardtoe is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,208 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 184 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 266 mm of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 92 mm. That's 173 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 23cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 8cm.Ardtoe is a very wet location, receiving approximately 86.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.2 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 10.5 in of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 3.6 in. That's 6.8 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 9in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 3in.
Wind
Ardtoe is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/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 25km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/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 24km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 21km/h in autumn.Ardtoe is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 12mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 16mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 10mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6mph 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 15mph in winter, 11mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 13mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ardtoe 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 Ardtoe 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.