Climate Insights for Askernish
Western Isles, Scotland, United Kingdom
Climate Overview
The climate in Askernish is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1,331 mm of precipitation falls per year. Askernish receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Askernish is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. The coldest months are February, March, January, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.The climate in Askernish is temperate. The average annual temperature is 50°F and approximately 52.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Askernish receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Askernish is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. The coldest months are February, March, January, when temperatures can drop to 43°F.
Temperature
Askernish has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 15°C with a mean of 14°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 7°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Askernish has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 15°F range. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 58°F with a mean of 57°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 43°F and an average of 45°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Askernish is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,331 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 111 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 162 mm of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 64 mm. That's 97 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.Askernish is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 52.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.4 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 6.4 in of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 2.5 in. That's 3.8 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.
Wind
Askernish is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 32km/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 40km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 23km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 17km/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 38km/h in winter, 28km/h in spring, 25km/h in summer, 34km/h in autumn.Askernish is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 20mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 25mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 15mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 10mph 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 24mph in winter, 18mph in spring, 16mph in summer, 21mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Askernish 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. 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 Askernish 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. 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.