Climate Insights for Whitehills
Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Climate Overview
The climate in Whitehills is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1,042 mm of precipitation falls per year. Whitehills receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Whitehills 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 Whitehills is cool. The average annual temperature is 49°F and approximately 41 in of precipitation falls per year. Whitehills receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Whitehills 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 40°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Whitehills has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 15°C with a mean of 14°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 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Whitehills sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 40°F to 60°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 60°F with a mean of 58°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 40°F and an average of 42°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Whitehills is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,042 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 87 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 136 mm of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 56 mm. That's 80 mm less than November, 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 21cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.Whitehills is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 41 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.4 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 5.4 in of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 2.2 in. That's 3.1 in less than November, 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 8in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.
Wind
Whitehills is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 25km/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 31km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 20km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 11km/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 30km/h in winter, 24km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 28km/h in autumn.Whitehills is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 16mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 19mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 12mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7mph 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 19mph in winter, 15mph in spring, 13mph in summer, 17mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Whitehills 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 Whitehills 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.