Climate Insights for Whitburn

West Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

Hottest
July
18°C peak64°F peak
Coldest
January
1°C low35°F low
Wettest
October
109 mm rain4.3 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Whitburn is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1,102 mm of precipitation falls per year. Whitburn receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Whitburn 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 January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 56cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Whitburn is cool. The average annual temperature is 48°F and approximately 43.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Whitburn receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Whitburn 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 January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 35°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 22in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 1°FebMax: 7°Average: 4°Min: 2°MarMax: 9°Average: 6°Min: 2°AprMax: 11°Average: 7°Min: 3°MayMax: 15°Average: 11°Min: 7°JunMax: 17°Average: 13°Min: 10°JulMax: 18°Average: 15°Min: 11°AugMax: 18°Average: 14°Min: 11°SepMax: 16°Average: 12°Min: 9°OctMax: 12°Average: 9°Min: 7°NovMax: 8°Average: 6°Min: 3°DecMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 2°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 42°FAverage: 39°FMin: 35°FFebMax: 44°FAverage: 40°FMin: 36°FMarMax: 48°FAverage: 42°FMin: 36°FAprMax: 52°FAverage: 45°FMin: 38°FMayMax: 59°FAverage: 52°FMin: 44°FJunMax: 63°FAverage: 56°FMin: 49°FJulMax: 64°FAverage: 58°FMin: 52°FAugMax: 64°FAverage: 58°FMin: 52°FSepMax: 60°FAverage: 54°FMin: 48°FOctMax: 54°FAverage: 49°FMin: 44°FNovMax: 47°FAverage: 43°FMin: 38°FDecMax: 44°FAverage: 40°FMin: 36°F
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Whitburn sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 1°C to 18°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 15°C. January 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 April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Whitburn sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 35°F to 64°F. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 64°F with a mean of 58°F. January 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 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 95mmSnow: 15mmFebPrecipitation: 109mmSnow: 17mmMarPrecipitation: 87mmSnow: 6mmAprPrecipitation: 60mmSnow: 5mmMayPrecipitation: 70mmSnow: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 90mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 99mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 101mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 92mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 109mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 85mmSnow: 4mmDecPrecipitation: 106mmSnow: 9mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 6inFebPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 7inMarPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 3inAprPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 2inMayPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 2inDecPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 3in
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Snow (in)

Whitburn is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,102 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 92 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 109 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 60 mm. That's 50 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 56cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 17cm.Whitburn is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 43.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.6 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 4.3 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 2.4 in. That's 2 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 22in accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 7in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 15km/hFebWind Speed: 18km/hMarWind Speed: 15km/hAprWind Speed: 13km/hMayWind Speed: 12km/hJunWind Speed: 13km/hJulWind Speed: 12km/hAugWind Speed: 13km/hSepWind Speed: 14km/hOctWind Speed: 15km/hNovWind Speed: 14km/hDecWind Speed: 15km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10mphFebWind Speed: 11mphMarWind Speed: 9mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 8mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 9mphOctWind Speed: 9mphNovWind Speed: 9mphDecWind Speed: 10mph
Wind Speed

Whitburn is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 12km/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 16km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.Whitburn 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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph 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 10mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 9mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Whitburn 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 Whitburn 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
15 km/h10 mph
95 mm3.7 in
15 cm6 in
Feb
2 °C36 °F
7 °C44 °F
18 km/h11 mph
109 mm4.3 in
17 cm7 in
Mar
2 °C36 °F
9 °C48 °F
15 km/h9 mph
87 mm3.4 in
6 cm3 in
Apr
3 °C38 °F
11 °C52 °F
13 km/h8 mph
60 mm2.3 in
5 cm2 in
May
7 °C44 °F
15 °C59 °F
12 km/h8 mph
70 mm2.8 in
1 cm0 in
Jun
10 °C49 °F
17 °C63 °F
13 km/h8 mph
90 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
11 °C52 °F
18 °C64 °F
12 km/h8 mph
99 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
11 °C52 °F
18 °C64 °F
13 km/h8 mph
101 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
9 °C48 °F
16 °C60 °F
14 km/h9 mph
92 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
7 °C44 °F
12 °C54 °F
15 km/h9 mph
109 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
3 °C38 °F
8 °C47 °F
14 km/h9 mph
85 mm3.3 in
4 cm2 in
Dec
2 °C36 °F
7 °C44 °F
15 km/h10 mph
106 mm4.2 in
9 cm3 in