Climate Insights for Newton of Ardtoe

Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom

Hottest
August
17°C peak62°F peak
Coldest
January
3°C low37°F low
Wettest
October
224 mm rain8.8 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Newton of Ardtoe is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1,939 mm of precipitation falls per year. Newton of Ardtoe receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Newton of Ardtoe 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 52cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Newton of Ardtoe is cool. The average annual temperature is 49°F and approximately 76.3 in of precipitation falls per year. Newton of Ardtoe receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Newton of Ardtoe 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 37°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 20in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 3°FebMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 3°MarMax: 9°Average: 6°Min: 4°AprMax: 11°Average: 8°Min: 5°MayMax: 14°Average: 11°Min: 8°JunMax: 16°Average: 13°Min: 10°JulMax: 17°Average: 14°Min: 11°AugMax: 17°Average: 14°Min: 12°SepMax: 15°Average: 13°Min: 10°OctMax: 12°Average: 10°Min: 8°NovMax: 9°Average: 7°Min: 5°DecMax: 8°Average: 6°Min: 4°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 44°FAverage: 41°FMin: 37°FFebMax: 45°FAverage: 41°FMin: 38°FMarMax: 48°FAverage: 43°FMin: 38°FAprMax: 52°FAverage: 46°FMin: 40°FMayMax: 57°FAverage: 52°FMin: 46°FJunMax: 60°FAverage: 56°FMin: 50°FJulMax: 62°FAverage: 57°FMin: 53°FAugMax: 62°FAverage: 58°FMin: 53°FSepMax: 59°FAverage: 55°FMin: 50°FOctMax: 54°FAverage: 50°FMin: 46°FNovMax: 48°FAverage: 45°FMin: 41°FDecMax: 46°FAverage: 42°FMin: 39°F
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Newton of Ardtoe sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 3°C to 17°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°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 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Newton of Ardtoe sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 37°F to 62°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 62°F with a mean of 58°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 37°F and an average of 41°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 178mmSnow: 14mmFebPrecipitation: 190mmSnow: 17mmMarPrecipitation: 143mmSnow: 6mmAprPrecipitation: 87mmSnow: 4mmMayPrecipitation: 100mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 128mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 140mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 183mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 181mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 224mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 173mmSnow: 3mmDecPrecipitation: 211mmSnow: 9mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 7inSnow (in): 5inFebPrecipitation: 7.5inSnow (in): 7inMarPrecipitation: 5.6inSnow (in): 2inAprPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 1inMayPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 5.5inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 7.2inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 7.1inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 8.8inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 6.8inSnow (in): 1inDecPrecipitation: 8.3inSnow (in): 3in
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Snow (in)

Newton of Ardtoe is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,939 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 162 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 224 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 87 mm. That's 137 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 52cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 17cm.Newton of Ardtoe is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 76.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.4 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 8.8 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 3.4 in. That's 5.4 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 20in accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 7in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 17km/hFebWind Speed: 19km/hMarWind Speed: 15km/hAprWind Speed: 14km/hMayWind Speed: 13km/hJunWind Speed: 14km/hJulWind Speed: 13km/hAugWind Speed: 14km/hSepWind Speed: 15km/hOctWind Speed: 17km/hNovWind Speed: 16km/hDecWind Speed: 17km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11mphFebWind Speed: 12mphMarWind Speed: 10mphAprWind Speed: 9mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 8mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 9mphSepWind Speed: 9mphOctWind Speed: 11mphNovWind Speed: 10mphDecWind Speed: 10mph
Wind Speed

Newton of Ardtoe is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 19km/h, though still comfortable for most 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 6km/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 18km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.Newton of Ardtoe is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 12mph, 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 4mph 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 11mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 10mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Newton of Ardtoe 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 Newton of Ardtoe 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
3 °C37 °F
7 °C44 °F
17 km/h11 mph
178 mm7 in
14 cm5 in
Feb
3 °C38 °F
7 °C45 °F
19 km/h12 mph
190 mm7.5 in
17 cm7 in
Mar
4 °C38 °F
9 °C48 °F
15 km/h10 mph
143 mm5.6 in
6 cm2 in
Apr
5 °C40 °F
11 °C52 °F
14 km/h9 mph
87 mm3.4 in
4 cm1 in
May
8 °C46 °F
14 °C57 °F
13 km/h8 mph
100 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
10 °C50 °F
16 °C60 °F
14 km/h8 mph
128 mm5.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
11 °C53 °F
17 °C62 °F
13 km/h8 mph
140 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
12 °C53 °F
17 °C62 °F
14 km/h9 mph
183 mm7.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
10 °C50 °F
15 °C59 °F
15 km/h9 mph
181 mm7.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
8 °C46 °F
12 °C54 °F
17 km/h11 mph
224 mm8.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
5 °C41 °F
9 °C48 °F
16 km/h10 mph
173 mm6.8 in
3 cm1 in
Dec
4 °C39 °F
8 °C46 °F
17 km/h10 mph
211 mm8.3 in
9 cm3 in