Climate Insights for Whiting Bay
North Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Climate Overview
The climate in Whiting Bay is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1,648 mm of precipitation falls per year. Whiting Bay receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Whiting Bay 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 Whiting Bay is temperate. The average annual temperature is 50°F and approximately 64.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Whiting Bay receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Whiting Bay 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
Whiting Bay 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 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Whiting Bay sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 41°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 41°F and an average of 43°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
Whiting Bay is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,648 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 137 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 195 mm of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 70 mm. That's 125 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 13cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 5cm.Whiting Bay is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 64.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.4 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 7.7 in of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 2.8 in. That's 4.9 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 5in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.
Wind
Whiting Bay is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 26km/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 33km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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 13km/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 31km/h in winter, 23km/h in spring, 21km/h in summer, 27km/h in autumn.Whiting Bay 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 February, averaging 21mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 13mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8mph 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, 14mph in spring, 13mph in summer, 17mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Whiting Bay 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 Whiting Bay 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.