Climate Insights for Tongue

Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom

Hottest
August
15°C peak58°F peak
Coldest
February
4°C low39°F low
Wettest
December
150 mm rain5.9 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Tongue is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1,331 mm of precipitation falls per year. Tongue receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tongue 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, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 4°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 57cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Tongue is cool. The average annual temperature is 48°F and approximately 52.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Tongue receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tongue 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, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 39°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 22in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 4°FebMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 4°MarMax: 7°Average: 6°Min: 4°AprMax: 9°Average: 7°Min: 5°MayMax: 11°Average: 9°Min: 7°JunMax: 13°Average: 11°Min: 10°JulMax: 14°Average: 13°Min: 12°AugMax: 15°Average: 13°Min: 12°SepMax: 14°Average: 12°Min: 11°OctMax: 11°Average: 10°Min: 9°NovMax: 9°Average: 7°Min: 6°DecMax: 8°Average: 6°Min: 5°
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Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 44°FAverage: 41°FMin: 39°FFebMax: 44°FAverage: 41°FMin: 39°FMarMax: 45°FAverage: 42°FMin: 39°FAprMax: 47°FAverage: 44°FMin: 41°FMayMax: 52°FAverage: 49°FMin: 45°FJunMax: 55°FAverage: 53°FMin: 50°FJulMax: 58°FAverage: 55°FMin: 53°FAugMax: 58°FAverage: 56°FMin: 53°FSepMax: 57°FAverage: 54°FMin: 51°FOctMax: 52°FAverage: 50°FMin: 48°FNovMax: 48°FAverage: 45°FMin: 43°FDecMax: 46°FAverage: 43°FMin: 41°F
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Min

Tongue sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 4°C to 15°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 15°C with a mean of 13°C. February 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 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Tongue sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 39°F to 58°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 58°F with a mean of 56°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 39°F and an average of 41°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 149mmSnow: 18mmFebPrecipitation: 113mmSnow: 11mmMarPrecipitation: 96mmSnow: 6mmAprPrecipitation: 74mmSnow: 6mmMayPrecipitation: 77mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 83mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 89mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 93mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 125mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 140mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 144mmSnow: 4mmDecPrecipitation: 150mmSnow: 11mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.9inSnow (in): 7inFebPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 4inMarPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 2inAprPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 2inMayPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 4.9inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 5.5inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 5.7inSnow (in): 2inDecPrecipitation: 5.9inSnow (in): 4in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Tongue is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,331 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 111 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 150 mm of rainfall. January and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 74 mm. That's 76 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 57cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 18cm.Tongue is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 52.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.4 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 5.9 in of rainfall. January and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 2.9 in. That's 3 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 22in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 7in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 29km/hFebWind Speed: 29km/hMarWind Speed: 25km/hAprWind Speed: 22km/hMayWind Speed: 19km/hJunWind Speed: 20km/hJulWind Speed: 19km/hAugWind Speed: 20km/hSepWind Speed: 23km/hOctWind Speed: 27km/hNovWind Speed: 27km/hDecWind Speed: 28km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 18mphFebWind Speed: 18mphMarWind Speed: 16mphAprWind Speed: 14mphMayWind Speed: 12mphJunWind Speed: 13mphJulWind Speed: 12mphAugWind Speed: 12mphSepWind Speed: 14mphOctWind Speed: 17mphNovWind Speed: 17mphDecWind Speed: 17mph
Wind Speed

Tongue is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 24km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 29km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 19km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 10km/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 29km/h in winter, 22km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 26km/h in autumn.Tongue is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 15mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 18mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 12mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6mph 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 18mph in winter, 14mph in spring, 12mph in summer, 16mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tongue 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 Tongue 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
4 °C39 °F
7 °C44 °F
29 km/h18 mph
149 mm5.9 in
18 cm7 in
Feb
4 °C39 °F
7 °C44 °F
29 km/h18 mph
113 mm4.5 in
11 cm4 in
Mar
4 °C39 °F
7 °C45 °F
25 km/h16 mph
96 mm3.8 in
6 cm2 in
Apr
5 °C41 °F
9 °C47 °F
22 km/h14 mph
74 mm2.9 in
6 cm2 in
May
7 °C45 °F
11 °C52 °F
19 km/h12 mph
77 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
10 °C50 °F
13 °C55 °F
20 km/h13 mph
83 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
12 °C53 °F
14 °C58 °F
19 km/h12 mph
89 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
12 °C53 °F
15 °C58 °F
20 km/h12 mph
93 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
11 °C51 °F
14 °C57 °F
23 km/h14 mph
125 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
9 °C48 °F
11 °C52 °F
27 km/h17 mph
140 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
6 °C43 °F
9 °C48 °F
27 km/h17 mph
144 mm5.7 in
4 cm2 in
Dec
5 °C41 °F
8 °C46 °F
28 km/h17 mph
150 mm5.9 in
11 cm4 in