Climate Insights for Bontnewydd
Gwynedd, Wales, United Kingdom
Climate Overview
The climate in Bontnewydd is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1,665 mm of precipitation falls per year. Bontnewydd receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bontnewydd 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 4°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Bontnewydd is temperate. The average annual temperature is 51°F and approximately 65.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Bontnewydd receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bontnewydd 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 39°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Bontnewydd sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 4°C to 17°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 15°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 6°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.Bontnewydd sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 39°F to 63°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 63°F with a mean of 60°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 39°F and an average of 42°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Bontnewydd is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,665 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 139 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 195 mm of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 80 mm. That's 116 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 18cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 5cm.Bontnewydd is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 65.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.5 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 7.7 in of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 3.1 in. That's 4.6 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 7in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.
Wind
Bontnewydd is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/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 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/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 22km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 20km/h in autumn.Bontnewydd is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 12mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 14mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 9mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5mph 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 14mph in winter, 10mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 12mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bontnewydd 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 Bontnewydd 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.