Climate Insights for West Mains of Ethie

Angus, Scotland, United Kingdom

Hottest
August
16°C peak61°F peak
Coldest
January
4°C low40°F low
Wettest
October
127 mm rain5 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in West Mains of Ethie is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 941 mm of precipitation falls per year. West Mains of Ethie receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. West Mains of Ethie 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 March.The climate in West Mains of Ethie is cool. The average annual temperature is 49°F and approximately 37 in of precipitation falls per year. West Mains of Ethie receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. West Mains of Ethie 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 40°F. Light snow can occur between January and March.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 4°FebMax: 7°Average: 6°Min: 4°MarMax: 8°Average: 6°Min: 5°AprMax: 8°Average: 7°Min: 6°MayMax: 11°Average: 10°Min: 8°JunMax: 14°Average: 12°Min: 11°JulMax: 16°Average: 14°Min: 13°AugMax: 16°Average: 15°Min: 13°SepMax: 15°Average: 13°Min: 12°OctMax: 12°Average: 11°Min: 10°NovMax: 9°Average: 8°Min: 7°DecMax: 8°Average: 7°Min: 5°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 44°FAverage: 42°FMin: 40°FFebMax: 45°FAverage: 42°FMin: 40°FMarMax: 46°FAverage: 43°FMin: 40°FAprMax: 47°FAverage: 45°FMin: 42°FMayMax: 52°FAverage: 50°FMin: 47°FJunMax: 57°FAverage: 54°FMin: 52°FJulMax: 60°FAverage: 58°FMin: 55°FAugMax: 61°FAverage: 58°FMin: 56°FSepMax: 59°FAverage: 56°FMin: 53°FOctMax: 54°FAverage: 52°FMin: 50°FNovMax: 49°FAverage: 47°FMin: 44°FDecMax: 46°FAverage: 44°FMin: 42°F
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Min

West Mains of Ethie 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 15°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 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.West Mains of Ethie sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 40°F to 61°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 61°F with a mean of 58°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 40°F and an average of 42°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: 74mmSnow: 1mmFebPrecipitation: 76mmSnow: 5mmMarPrecipitation: 68mmSnow: 2mmAprPrecipitation: 47mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 54mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 61mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 74mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 73mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 73mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 127mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 106mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 108mmSnow: 1mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 2inMarPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 1inAprPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 5inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 0in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

West Mains of Ethie is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 941 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 78 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 127 mm of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 47 mm. That's 79 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 10cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 5cm.West Mains of Ethie is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 37 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.1 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 5 in of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 1.9 in. That's 3.1 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 4in annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 25km/hFebWind Speed: 27km/hMarWind Speed: 22km/hAprWind Speed: 19km/hMayWind Speed: 18km/hJunWind Speed: 18km/hJulWind Speed: 16km/hAugWind Speed: 18km/hSepWind Speed: 21km/hOctWind Speed: 24km/hNovWind Speed: 24km/hDecWind Speed: 25km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 16mphFebWind Speed: 17mphMarWind Speed: 14mphAprWind Speed: 12mphMayWind Speed: 11mphJunWind Speed: 11mphJulWind Speed: 10mphAugWind Speed: 11mphSepWind Speed: 13mphOctWind Speed: 15mphNovWind Speed: 15mphDecWind Speed: 16mph
Wind Speed

West Mains of Ethie is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/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 27km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 16km/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 26km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 23km/h in autumn.West Mains of Ethie is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 13mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 17mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 10mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7mph 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 16mph in winter, 12mph in spring, 11mph in summer, 14mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for West Mains of Ethie 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 West Mains of Ethie 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 °C40 °F
7 °C44 °F
25 km/h16 mph
74 mm2.9 in
1 cm0 in
Feb
4 °C40 °F
7 °C45 °F
27 km/h17 mph
76 mm3 in
5 cm2 in
Mar
5 °C40 °F
8 °C46 °F
22 km/h14 mph
68 mm2.7 in
2 cm1 in
Apr
6 °C42 °F
8 °C47 °F
19 km/h12 mph
47 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
May
8 °C47 °F
11 °C52 °F
18 km/h11 mph
54 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
11 °C52 °F
14 °C57 °F
18 km/h11 mph
61 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
13 °C55 °F
16 °C60 °F
16 km/h10 mph
74 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
13 °C56 °F
16 °C61 °F
18 km/h11 mph
73 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
12 °C53 °F
15 °C59 °F
21 km/h13 mph
73 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
10 °C50 °F
12 °C54 °F
24 km/h15 mph
127 mm5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
7 °C44 °F
9 °C49 °F
24 km/h15 mph
106 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
5 °C42 °F
8 °C46 °F
25 km/h16 mph
108 mm4.2 in
1 cm0 in