Climate Insights for Auchencairn

Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom

Hottest
July
18°C peak64°F peak
Coldest
January
1°C low34°F low
Wettest
February
133 mm rain5.2 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Auchencairn is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1,303 mm of precipitation falls per year. Auchencairn receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Auchencairn 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 57cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Auchencairn is cool. The average annual temperature is 48°F and approximately 51.3 in of precipitation falls per year. Auchencairn receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Auchencairn 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 22in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 5°Average: 3°Min: 1°FebMax: 7°Average: 4°Min: 2°MarMax: 8°Average: 5°Min: 2°AprMax: 11°Average: 7°Min: 3°MayMax: 15°Average: 11°Min: 6°JunMax: 17°Average: 13°Min: 9°JulMax: 18°Average: 15°Min: 11°AugMax: 17°Average: 14°Min: 11°SepMax: 15°Average: 12°Min: 9°OctMax: 12°Average: 9°Min: 6°NovMax: 8°Average: 6°Min: 3°DecMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 2°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 42°FAverage: 38°FMin: 34°FFebMax: 44°FAverage: 39°FMin: 35°FMarMax: 47°FAverage: 41°FMin: 36°FAprMax: 52°FAverage: 45°FMin: 38°FMayMax: 59°FAverage: 51°FMin: 44°FJunMax: 62°FAverage: 56°FMin: 49°FJulMax: 64°FAverage: 58°FMin: 51°FAugMax: 63°FAverage: 57°FMin: 51°FSepMax: 60°FAverage: 54°FMin: 48°FOctMax: 53°FAverage: 49°FMin: 44°FNovMax: 47°FAverage: 42°FMin: 38°FDecMax: 44°FAverage: 40°FMin: 36°F
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Auchencairn sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 1°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 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.Auchencairn sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 34°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 34°F and an average of 38°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 7°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 109mmSnow: 16mmFebPrecipitation: 133mmSnow: 18mmMarPrecipitation: 102mmSnow: 8mmAprPrecipitation: 66mmSnow: 3mmMayPrecipitation: 78mmSnow: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 100mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 110mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 127mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 111mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 131mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 109mmSnow: 5mmDecPrecipitation: 127mmSnow: 7mm
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Snow
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 6inFebPrecipitation: 5.2inSnow (in): 7inMarPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 3inAprPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 1inMayPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 5inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 2inDecPrecipitation: 5inSnow (in): 3in
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Auchencairn is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,303 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 109 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 133 mm of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 66 mm. That's 67 mm less than February, 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 57cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 18cm.Auchencairn is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 51.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.3 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 5.2 in of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 2.6 in. That's 2.6 in less than February, 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 22in accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 7in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 14km/hFebWind Speed: 17km/hMarWind Speed: 14km/hAprWind Speed: 13km/hMayWind Speed: 12km/hJunWind Speed: 13km/hJulWind Speed: 12km/hAugWind Speed: 13km/hSepWind Speed: 13km/hOctWind Speed: 15km/hNovWind Speed: 14km/hDecWind Speed: 14km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9mphFebWind Speed: 10mphMarWind Speed: 9mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 8mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 9mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 9mph
Wind Speed

Auchencairn is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/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 15km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.Auchencairn 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, 8mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 9mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Auchencairn 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 Auchencairn 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 °C42 °F
14 km/h9 mph
109 mm4.3 in
16 cm6 in
Feb
2 °C35 °F
7 °C44 °F
17 km/h10 mph
133 mm5.2 in
18 cm7 in
Mar
2 °C36 °F
8 °C47 °F
14 km/h9 mph
102 mm4 in
8 cm3 in
Apr
3 °C38 °F
11 °C52 °F
13 km/h8 mph
66 mm2.6 in
3 cm1 in
May
6 °C44 °F
15 °C59 °F
12 km/h8 mph
78 mm3.1 in
1 cm0 in
Jun
9 °C49 °F
17 °C62 °F
13 km/h8 mph
100 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
11 °C51 °F
18 °C64 °F
12 km/h7 mph
110 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
11 °C51 °F
17 °C63 °F
13 km/h8 mph
127 mm5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
9 °C48 °F
15 °C60 °F
13 km/h8 mph
111 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
6 °C44 °F
12 °C53 °F
15 km/h9 mph
131 mm5.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
3 °C38 °F
8 °C47 °F
14 km/h8 mph
109 mm4.3 in
5 cm2 in
Dec
2 °C36 °F
6 °C44 °F
14 km/h9 mph
127 mm5 in
7 cm3 in