Climate Insights for Auchencairn
Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom
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
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
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
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.