Upper Dounreay
Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom
Current Weather
7°44°
Light Rain and Windy
Feels Like: 1°34°
Min: 2°35°
Max: 9°48°
The next few hours will be overcast, with today reaching 9°C and dropping to 6°C. The coming days will be drizzle
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17:31
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Upper Dounreay looks damp on October 24, 2026, so plan for wet spells during the day. Early travel and outdoor time should assume rain can arrive quickly.Upper Dounreay looks damp on October 24, 2026, so plan for wet spells during the day. Early travel and outdoor time should assume rain can arrive quickly.
The temperature range runs from about 2°C up to 9°C. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 81% and 90% and the peak around 15:00. Expect a blustery spell, with winds strongest near 16:00 at 48 km/h.The temperature range runs from about 35°F up to 48°F. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 81% and 90% and the peak around 15:00. Expect a blustery spell, with winds strongest near 16:00 at 30 mph.
Expect the wet theme to continue later, as rain odds reach 100% near 14:00. Cloud amounts hold near 100% around 14:00. Visibility stays generally good near 22.1 km on average, though it can drop toward 4.5 km in thicker cloud or showers. Sunrise is at 08:25 and sunset at 17:31, giving 9 hours 5 minutes of sunlight today.Expect the wet theme to continue later, as rain odds reach 100% near 14:00. Cloud amounts hold near 100% around 14:00. Visibility stays generally good near 13.7 mi on average, though it can drop toward 2.8 mi in thicker cloud or showers. Sunrise is at 08:25 and sunset at 17:31, giving 9 hours 5 minutes of sunlight today.
The practical takeaway for Upper Dounreay on October 24, 2026 is simple: plan for rain, keep layers handy, and work around a high of about 9°C.The practical takeaway for Upper Dounreay on October 24, 2026 is simple: plan for rain, keep layers handy, and work around a high of about 48°F.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Upper Dounreay
How warm does it get in Upper Dounreay?
The warmest month in Upper Dounreay is August, with average high temperatures of 16°C. The average temperature during this period is around 14°C.The warmest month in Upper Dounreay is August, with average high temperatures of 60°F. The average temperature during this period is around 57°F.
How cold does it get in Upper Dounreay?
The coldest month in Upper Dounreay is February, with average low temperatures of 4°C. The average temperature during this period is around 5°C.The coldest month in Upper Dounreay is February, with average low temperatures of 38°F. The average temperature during this period is around 42°F.
What is the wettest time of year in Upper Dounreay?
The wettest month in Upper Dounreay is October, with an average of 121 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Upper Dounreay is October, with an average of 4.8 in of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Upper Dounreay?
The driest month in Upper Dounreay is April, with an average of 64 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Upper Dounreay is April, with an average of 2.5 in of precipitation.