Climate Insights for Glenforsa Airfield

Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom

Hottest
August
16°C peak
Coldest
January
4°C low
Wettest
December
275mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Glenforsa Airfield is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 2217mm of precipitation falls per year. Glenforsa Airfield receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Glenforsa Airfield 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 January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 4°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 7° Average: 5° Min: 4° Feb Max: 7° Average: 5° Min: 4° Mar Max: 8° Average: 6° Min: 4° Apr Max: 10° Average: 8° Min: 5° May Max: 12° Average: 10° Min: 8° Jun Max: 14° Average: 13° Min: 10° Jul Max: 15° Average: 13° Min: 12° Aug Max: 16° Average: 14° Min: 12° Sep Max: 14° Average: 13° Min: 11° Oct Max: 12° Average: 10° Min: 9° Nov Max: 9° Average: 8° Min: 6° Dec Max: 8° Average: 6° Min: 5°
Max
Average
Min

Glenforsa Airfield sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 4°C to 16°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 14°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 233mm Snow: 10mm Feb Precipitation: 216mm Snow: 8mm Mar Precipitation: 173mm Snow: 4mm Apr Precipitation: 92mm Snow: 2mm May Precipitation: 111mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 126mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 149mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 187mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 184mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 249mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 220mm Snow: 2mm Dec Precipitation: 275mm Snow: 4mm
Precipitation
Snow

Glenforsa Airfield is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2217mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 185mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 275mm of rainfall. October and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 92mm. That's 182mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 30cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 10cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h 35km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 31km/h Feb Wind Speed: 32km/h Mar Wind Speed: 27km/h Apr Wind Speed: 23km/h May Wind Speed: 22km/h Jun Wind Speed: 21km/h Jul Wind Speed: 21km/h Aug Wind Speed: 23km/h Sep Wind Speed: 25km/h Oct Wind Speed: 28km/h Nov Wind Speed: 28km/h Dec Wind Speed: 30km/h
Wind Speed

Glenforsa Airfield is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 26km/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 32km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 21km/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 31km/h in winter, 24km/h in spring, 22km/h in summer, 27km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

88 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Glenforsa Airfield, which began on March 20, 2026. Glenforsa Airfield is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 16°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 4°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 4 to 12°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 377mm across the season with a monthly average of 126mm. Winds are moderate at around 24km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 10 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 463mm across the season with a monthly average of 154mm. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 6 to 14°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 653mm across the season with a monthly average of 218mm. Winds are strong, averaging 27km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 4 to 8°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 725mm across the season with a monthly average of 242mm. Expect around 22cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 31km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Glenforsa Airfield 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
4 °C
7 °C
31 km/h
233 mm
10 cm
Feb
4 °C
7 °C
32 km/h
216 mm
8 cm
Mar Current
4 °C
8 °C
27 km/h
173 mm
4 cm
Apr
5 °C
10 °C
23 km/h
92 mm
2 cm
May
8 °C
12 °C
22 km/h
111 mm
0 cm
Jun
10 °C
14 °C
21 km/h
126 mm
0 cm
Jul
12 °C
15 °C
21 km/h
149 mm
0 cm
Aug
12 °C
16 °C
23 km/h
187 mm
0 cm
Sep
11 °C
14 °C
25 km/h
184 mm
0 cm
Oct
9 °C
12 °C
28 km/h
249 mm
0 cm
Nov
6 °C
9 °C
28 km/h
220 mm
2 cm
Dec
5 °C
8 °C
30 km/h
275 mm
4 cm
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