Climate Insights for Knock
Highland, Sleat, United Kingdom
Climate Overview
The climate in Knock is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 2,542 mm of precipitation falls per year. Knock receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Knock 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 3°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 67cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Knock is cool. The average annual temperature is 48°F and approximately 100.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Knock receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Knock 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 38°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 26in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Knock sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 3°C to 15°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 15°C with a mean of 14°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°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 April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Knock sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 38°F to 60°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 60°F with a mean of 57°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 38°F and an average of 40°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
Knock is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,542 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 212 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 300 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 103 mm. That's 197 mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 67cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 22cm.Knock is a very wet location, receiving approximately 100.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.3 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 11.8 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 4.1 in. That's 7.8 in less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 26in accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 9in.
Wind
Knock is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/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 21km/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 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 19km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.Knock 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 13mph, 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 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 12mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 11mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Knock 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 Knock 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.