Climate Insights for Back

Western Isles, United Kingdom

Hottest
August
16°C peak60°F peak
Coldest
February
5°C low41°F low
Wettest
October
139 mm rain5.5 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Back is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1,233 mm of precipitation falls per year. Back receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Back 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 February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 5°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Back is cool. The average annual temperature is 50°F and approximately 48.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Back receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Back 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 February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 41°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 8°Average: 6°Min: 5°FebMax: 8°Average: 6°Min: 5°MarMax: 8°Average: 7°Min: 5°AprMax: 10°Average: 8°Min: 6°MayMax: 12°Average: 10°Min: 8°JunMax: 14°Average: 13°Min: 11°JulMax: 15°Average: 14°Min: 12°AugMax: 16°Average: 14°Min: 12°SepMax: 14°Average: 13°Min: 11°OctMax: 12°Average: 11°Min: 9°NovMax: 10°Average: 8°Min: 7°DecMax: 9°Average: 7°Min: 6°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 46°FAverage: 43°FMin: 41°FFebMax: 46°FAverage: 43°FMin: 41°FMarMax: 47°FAverage: 44°FMin: 41°FAprMax: 50°FAverage: 47°FMin: 43°FMayMax: 54°FAverage: 51°FMin: 47°FJunMax: 57°FAverage: 55°FMin: 51°FJulMax: 60°FAverage: 57°FMin: 54°FAugMax: 60°FAverage: 57°FMin: 54°FSepMax: 58°FAverage: 55°FMin: 52°FOctMax: 54°FAverage: 52°FMin: 49°FNovMax: 50°FAverage: 47°FMin: 45°FDecMax: 47°FAverage: 45°FMin: 42°F
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Min

Back sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 5°C to 16°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 14°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°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 2°C shift in average temperatures.Back sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 41°F to 60°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 60°F with a mean of 57°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 41°F and an average of 43°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 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 109mmSnow: 3mmFebPrecipitation: 103mmSnow: 2mmMarPrecipitation: 99mmSnow: 2mmAprPrecipitation: 65mmSnow: 1mmMayPrecipitation: 75mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 72mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 102mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 102mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 114mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 139mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 121mmSnow: 1mmDecPrecipitation: 133mmSnow: 2mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 1inFebPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 1inMarPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 1inAprPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 5.5inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 5.2inSnow (in): 1in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Back is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,233 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 103 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 139 mm of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 65 mm. That's 74 mm less than October, 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 10cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.Back is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 48.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.1 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 5.5 in of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 2.6 in. That's 2.9 in less than October, 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 4in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 28km/hFebWind Speed: 29km/hMarWind Speed: 24km/hAprWind Speed: 21km/hMayWind Speed: 19km/hJunWind Speed: 20km/hJulWind Speed: 18km/hAugWind Speed: 20km/hSepWind Speed: 23km/hOctWind Speed: 26km/hNovWind Speed: 26km/hDecWind Speed: 27km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 18mphFebWind Speed: 18mphMarWind Speed: 15mphAprWind Speed: 13mphMayWind Speed: 12mphJunWind Speed: 13mphJulWind Speed: 11mphAugWind Speed: 13mphSepWind Speed: 14mphOctWind Speed: 16mphNovWind Speed: 16mphDecWind Speed: 17mph
Wind Speed

Back is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 24km/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 29km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 11km/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 28km/h in winter, 22km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 25km/h in autumn.Back is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 15mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 18mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 11mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7mph 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 17mph in winter, 13mph in spring, 12mph in summer, 16mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Back 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 Back 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
5 °C41 °F
8 °C46 °F
28 km/h18 mph
109 mm4.3 in
3 cm1 in
Feb
5 °C41 °F
8 °C46 °F
29 km/h18 mph
103 mm4.1 in
2 cm1 in
Mar
5 °C41 °F
8 °C47 °F
24 km/h15 mph
99 mm3.9 in
2 cm1 in
Apr
6 °C43 °F
10 °C50 °F
21 km/h13 mph
65 mm2.6 in
1 cm0 in
May
8 °C47 °F
12 °C54 °F
19 km/h12 mph
75 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
11 °C51 °F
14 °C57 °F
20 km/h13 mph
72 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
12 °C54 °F
15 °C60 °F
18 km/h11 mph
102 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
12 °C54 °F
16 °C60 °F
20 km/h13 mph
102 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
11 °C52 °F
14 °C58 °F
23 km/h14 mph
114 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
9 °C49 °F
12 °C54 °F
26 km/h16 mph
139 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
7 °C45 °F
10 °C50 °F
26 km/h16 mph
121 mm4.8 in
1 cm0 in
Dec
6 °C42 °F
9 °C47 °F
27 km/h17 mph
133 mm5.2 in
2 cm1 in