Climate Insights for Auchinleck
East Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Climate Overview
The climate in Auchinleck is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1,277 mm of precipitation falls per year. Auchinleck receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Auchinleck is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Auchinleck is cool. The average annual temperature is 48°F and approximately 50.3 in of precipitation falls per year. Auchinleck receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Auchinleck is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 36°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Auchinleck sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 2°C to 17°C. August 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 2°C and an average of 4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Auchinleck sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 36°F to 63°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 63°F with a mean of 58°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 36°F and an average of 40°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
Auchinleck is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,277 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 106 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 133 mm of rainfall. February and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 65 mm. That's 68 mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 47cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 16cm.Auchinleck is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 50.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.2 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 5.2 in of rainfall. February and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 2.6 in. That's 2.7 in less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 18in annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 6in.
Wind
Auchinleck is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/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 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/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 18km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.Auchinleck is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 12mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph 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 11mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 10mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Auchinleck 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 Auchinleck 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.