Climate Insights for Whitehead
Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Climate Overview
The climate in Whitehead is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1,162 mm of precipitation falls per year. Whitehead receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Whitehead 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 March.The climate in Whitehead is temperate. The average annual temperature is 50°F and approximately 45.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Whitehead receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Whitehead 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 March.
Temperature
Whitehead sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 5°C to 16°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 15°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 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Whitehead sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 41°F to 61°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 61°F with a mean of 58°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 41°F and an average of 44°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
Whitehead is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,162 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 97 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 122 mm of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 64 mm. That's 58 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 March, totalling around 7cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.Whitehead is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 45.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.8 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 4.8 in of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 2.5 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and March, totalling around 3in annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.
Wind
Whitehead is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/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 26km/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 10km/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 25km/h in winter, 19km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 22km/h in autumn.Whitehead 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 16mph, 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 6mph 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 15mph in winter, 12mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 14mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Whitehead 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 Whitehead 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.