Climate Insights for Northton
Western Isles, Scotland, United Kingdom
Climate Overview
The climate in Northton is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1,679 mm of precipitation falls per year. Northton receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Northton 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 February, March, January, when temperatures can drop to 5°C. Light snow can occur between January and March.The climate in Northton is cool. The average annual temperature is 49°F and approximately 66.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Northton receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Northton 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 February, March, January, when temperatures can drop to 42°F. Light snow can occur between January and March.
Temperature
Northton has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 14°C with a mean of 14°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Northton has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 16°F range. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 58°F with a mean of 57°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 42°F and an average of 44°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Northton is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,679 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 140 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 205 mm of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 73 mm. That's 132 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and March, totalling around 7cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 2cm.Northton is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 66.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.5 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 8.1 in of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 2.9 in. That's 5.2 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and March, totalling around 3in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.
Wind
Northton is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 28km/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 35km/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 14km/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 34km/h in winter, 25km/h in spring, 23km/h in summer, 30km/h in autumn.Northton is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 17mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 22mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 13mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9mph 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 21mph in winter, 16mph in spring, 14mph in summer, 19mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Northton 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 Northton 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.