Climate Insights for West Yell
Shetland, Scotland, United Kingdom
Climate Overview
The climate in West Yell is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1,117 mm of precipitation falls per year. West Yell receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. West Yell 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 5°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in West Yell is cool. The average annual temperature is 48°F and approximately 44 in of precipitation falls per year. West Yell receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. West Yell 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 41°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
West Yell has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 13°C with a mean of 13°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 1°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.West Yell has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 15°F range. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 56°F with a mean of 55°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 41°F and an average of 43°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
West Yell is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,117 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 93 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 138 mm of rainfall. November and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 48 mm. That's 90 mm less than December, 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 December, totalling around 18cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.West Yell is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 44 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.7 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 5.4 in of rainfall. November and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 1.9 in. That's 3.5 in less than December, 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 December, totalling around 7in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.
Wind
West Yell is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 31km/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 39km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 22km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 17km/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 37km/h in winter, 29km/h in spring, 24km/h in summer, 34km/h in autumn.West Yell is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 19mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 24mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 14mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 10mph 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 23mph in winter, 18mph in spring, 15mph in summer, 21mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for West Yell 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 Yell 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.