Climate Insights for Ballivicar

Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom

Hottest
August
17°C peak63°F peak
Coldest
February
5°C low41°F low
Wettest
October
128 mm rain5.1 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Ballivicar is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1,220 mm of precipitation falls per year. Ballivicar receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ballivicar 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 February, March, January, when temperatures can drop to 5°C. Light snow can occur between February and February.The climate in Ballivicar is temperate. The average annual temperature is 51°F and approximately 48 in of precipitation falls per year. Ballivicar receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ballivicar 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 February, March, January, when temperatures can drop to 41°F. Light snow can occur between February and February.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 8°Average: 7°Min: 5°FebMax: 9°Average: 7°Min: 5°MarMax: 10°Average: 7°Min: 5°AprMax: 11°Average: 9°Min: 6°MayMax: 14°Average: 12°Min: 9°JunMax: 16°Average: 14°Min: 11°JulMax: 17°Average: 15°Min: 12°AugMax: 17°Average: 15°Min: 13°SepMax: 16°Average: 14°Min: 11°OctMax: 13°Average: 12°Min: 10°NovMax: 11°Average: 9°Min: 7°DecMax: 9°Average: 8°Min: 6°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 47°FAverage: 44°FMin: 41°FFebMax: 47°FAverage: 44°FMin: 41°FMarMax: 49°FAverage: 45°FMin: 41°FAprMax: 52°FAverage: 48°FMin: 43°FMayMax: 57°FAverage: 53°FMin: 48°FJunMax: 61°FAverage: 57°FMin: 52°FJulMax: 63°FAverage: 59°FMin: 54°FAugMax: 63°FAverage: 59°FMin: 55°FSepMax: 61°FAverage: 57°FMin: 53°FOctMax: 56°FAverage: 53°FMin: 50°FNovMax: 51°FAverage: 48°FMin: 45°FDecMax: 49°FAverage: 46°FMin: 43°F
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Ballivicar sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 5°C to 17°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 15°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 7°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Ballivicar sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 41°F to 63°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 63°F with a mean of 59°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 41°F and an average of 44°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 110mmSnow: 1mmFebPrecipitation: 111mmSnow: 3mmMarPrecipitation: 90mmSnow: 1mmAprPrecipitation: 68mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 70mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 85mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 96mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 114mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 107mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 128mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 114mmSnow: 1mmDecPrecipitation: 126mmSnow: 0mm
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Snow
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 1inMarPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 5inSnow (in): 0in
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Ballivicar is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,220 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 102 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 128 mm of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 68 mm. That's 61 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 February and February, totalling around 6cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.Ballivicar is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 48 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 5 in of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 2.7 in. That's 2.4 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 February and February, totalling around 2in annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 24km/hFebWind Speed: 27km/hMarWind Speed: 21km/hAprWind Speed: 19km/hMayWind Speed: 17km/hJunWind Speed: 17km/hJulWind Speed: 16km/hAugWind Speed: 18km/hSepWind Speed: 20km/hOctWind Speed: 23km/hNovWind Speed: 22km/hDecWind Speed: 24km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 15mphFebWind Speed: 17mphMarWind Speed: 13mphAprWind Speed: 12mphMayWind Speed: 11mphJunWind Speed: 11mphJulWind Speed: 10mphAugWind Speed: 11mphSepWind Speed: 12mphOctWind Speed: 14mphNovWind Speed: 14mphDecWind Speed: 15mph
Wind Speed

Ballivicar is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/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 27km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 16km/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 25km/h in winter, 19km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 22km/h in autumn.Ballivicar is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 13mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 17mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 10mph, 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 15mph in winter, 12mph in spring, 11mph in summer, 14mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ballivicar 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 Ballivicar 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 °C47 °F
24 km/h15 mph
110 mm4.3 in
1 cm0 in
Feb
5 °C41 °F
9 °C47 °F
27 km/h17 mph
111 mm4.4 in
3 cm1 in
Mar
5 °C41 °F
10 °C49 °F
21 km/h13 mph
90 mm3.6 in
1 cm0 in
Apr
6 °C43 °F
11 °C52 °F
19 km/h12 mph
68 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
9 °C48 °F
14 °C57 °F
17 km/h11 mph
70 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
11 °C52 °F
16 °C61 °F
17 km/h11 mph
85 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
12 °C54 °F
17 °C63 °F
16 km/h10 mph
96 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
13 °C55 °F
17 °C63 °F
18 km/h11 mph
114 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
11 °C53 °F
16 °C61 °F
20 km/h12 mph
107 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
10 °C50 °F
13 °C56 °F
23 km/h14 mph
128 mm5.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
7 °C45 °F
11 °C51 °F
22 km/h14 mph
114 mm4.5 in
1 cm0 in
Dec
6 °C43 °F
9 °C49 °F
24 km/h15 mph
126 mm5 in
0 cm0 in