Climate Insights for West Merkland

Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom

Hottest
July
17°C peak62°F peak
Coldest
February
1°C low35°F low
Wettest
October
137 mm rain5.4 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in West Merkland is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 1,310 mm of precipitation falls per year. West Merkland receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. West Merkland is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 88cm accumulating over the season.The climate in West Merkland is cool. The average annual temperature is 47°F and approximately 51.6 in of precipitation falls per year. West Merkland receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. West Merkland is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 35°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 35in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 1°FebMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 1°MarMax: 8°Average: 5°Min: 2°AprMax: 10°Average: 7°Min: 3°MayMax: 13°Average: 10°Min: 6°JunMax: 15°Average: 12°Min: 9°JulMax: 17°Average: 14°Min: 11°AugMax: 16°Average: 13°Min: 10°SepMax: 15°Average: 12°Min: 9°OctMax: 11°Average: 9°Min: 7°NovMax: 8°Average: 6°Min: 3°DecMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 2°
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Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 42°FAverage: 39°FMin: 35°FFebMax: 43°FAverage: 39°FMin: 35°FMarMax: 46°FAverage: 41°FMin: 35°FAprMax: 50°FAverage: 44°FMin: 38°FMayMax: 56°FAverage: 50°FMin: 43°FJunMax: 60°FAverage: 54°FMin: 48°FJulMax: 62°FAverage: 57°FMin: 51°FAugMax: 62°FAverage: 56°FMin: 51°FSepMax: 59°FAverage: 53°FMin: 48°FOctMax: 53°FAverage: 48°FMin: 44°FNovMax: 46°FAverage: 42°FMin: 38°FDecMax: 43°FAverage: 40°FMin: 36°F
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West Merkland sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 1°C to 17°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 14°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.West Merkland sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 35°F to 62°F. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 62°F with a mean of 57°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 35°F and an average of 39°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 10°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 122mmSnow: 24mmFebPrecipitation: 110mmSnow: 20mmMarPrecipitation: 96mmSnow: 10mmAprPrecipitation: 79mmSnow: 8mmMayPrecipitation: 86mmSnow: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 98mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 111mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 109mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 122mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 137mmSnow: 1mmNovPrecipitation: 113mmSnow: 7mmDecPrecipitation: 127mmSnow: 17mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 10inFebPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 8inMarPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 4inAprPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 3inMayPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 5.4inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 3inDecPrecipitation: 5inSnow (in): 7in
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Snow (in)

West Merkland is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,310 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 109 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 137 mm of rainfall. December and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 79 mm. That's 59 mm less than October, 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 88cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 24cm.West Merkland is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 51.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.3 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 5.4 in of rainfall. December and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 3.1 in. That's 2.3 in less than October, 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 35in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 10in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 18km/hFebWind Speed: 18km/hMarWind Speed: 16km/hAprWind Speed: 14km/hMayWind Speed: 13km/hJunWind Speed: 14km/hJulWind Speed: 13km/hAugWind Speed: 13km/hSepWind Speed: 15km/hOctWind Speed: 17km/hNovWind Speed: 16km/hDecWind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11mphFebWind Speed: 11mphMarWind Speed: 10mphAprWind Speed: 9mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 9mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 9mphOctWind Speed: 10mphNovWind Speed: 10mphDecWind Speed: 10mph
Wind Speed

West Merkland 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 18km/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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h 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 17km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.West Merkland 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 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph 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 West Merkland 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 Merkland 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
1 °C35 °F
6 °C42 °F
18 km/h11 mph
122 mm4.8 in
24 cm10 in
Feb
1 °C35 °F
6 °C43 °F
18 km/h11 mph
110 mm4.3 in
20 cm8 in
Mar
2 °C35 °F
8 °C46 °F
16 km/h10 mph
96 mm3.8 in
10 cm4 in
Apr
3 °C38 °F
10 °C50 °F
14 km/h9 mph
79 mm3.1 in
8 cm3 in
May
6 °C43 °F
13 °C56 °F
13 km/h8 mph
86 mm3.4 in
1 cm0 in
Jun
9 °C48 °F
15 °C60 °F
14 km/h9 mph
98 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
11 °C51 °F
17 °C62 °F
13 km/h8 mph
111 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
10 °C51 °F
16 °C62 °F
13 km/h8 mph
109 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
9 °C48 °F
15 °C59 °F
15 km/h9 mph
122 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
7 °C44 °F
11 °C53 °F
17 km/h10 mph
137 mm5.4 in
1 cm0 in
Nov
3 °C38 °F
8 °C46 °F
16 km/h10 mph
113 mm4.5 in
7 cm3 in
Dec
2 °C36 °F
6 °C43 °F
16 km/h10 mph
127 mm5 in
17 cm7 in