Climate Insights for Westerdale
Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom
Climate Overview
The climate in Westerdale is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 910 mm of precipitation falls per year. Westerdale receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Westerdale is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 3°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Westerdale is cool. The average annual temperature is 49°F and approximately 35.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Westerdale receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Westerdale is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 37°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Westerdale sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 3°C to 17°C. August 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 3°C and an average of 5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Westerdale sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 37°F to 62°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 62°F with a mean of 58°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 37°F and an average of 42°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Westerdale is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 910 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 76 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 98 mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 57 mm. That's 40 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 22cm annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.Westerdale is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 35.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 3.9 in of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 2.2 in. That's 1.6 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 9in annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.
Wind
Westerdale is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/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 22km/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 6km/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 22km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 20km/h in autumn.Westerdale is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 12mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 14mph, 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 4mph 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 13mph in winter, 11mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 12mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Westerdale 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 Westerdale 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.