Loch Sunart to the Sound of Jura Marine Protected Area
- Annual mean
- 8.2 °C
- Warmest month
- July
- Wettest month
- January
Twelve-month assessment of temperature, precipitation, wind, and atmospheric conditions at a representative coordinate.
Analytical climate profile for Scarba, Lunga and the Garvellachs National Scenic Area, documenting monthly variations in mean temperature, precipitation rates, relative humidity, wind speed, and daylight hours. These records reflect long-term meteorological averages from 1991 to 2020 at a specific representative elevation. This data allows for detailed comparison of atmospheric shifts throughout the calendar year without reliance on current weather or short-term forecasts.
Monthly temperature ranges and average daily precipitation rates across twelve months
Twelve month comparison of average temperatures, precipitation rates, wind speeds, and daylight hours
| Mean temperature | Precipitation | Humidity | Wind speed | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.1 °C0.4° to 10° | 5.4 mm/day | 89.5% | 8.1 m/s | 7.4 hours |
| February | 4.8 °C0° to 9.4° | 4.7 mm/day | 88.9% | 7.8 m/s | 9.2 hours |
| March | 5.6 °C0.6° to 10.5° | 3.9 mm/day | 87.9% | 7.2 m/s | 11.5 hours |
| April | 7.3 °C1.7° to 13.5° | 3 mm/day | 85.9% | 6.3 m/s | 13.9 hours |
| May | 9.8 °C3.6° to 17.4° | 2.9 mm/day | 83.8% | 5.7 m/s | 16.1 hours |
| June | 12.3 °C7° to 19.1° | 3.3 mm/day | 84.4% | 5.3 m/s | 17.3 hours |
| July | 13.9 °C9.1° to 20.4° | 3.7 mm/day | 85.9% | 5.1 m/s | 16.7 hours |
| August | 13.9 °C9.2° to 19.4° | 4.1 mm/day | 86.7% | 5.3 m/s | 14.8 hours |
| September | 12.5 °C7.3° to 17.7° | 4 mm/day | 87.1% | 6.2 m/s | 12.4 hours |
| October | 10 °C4.6° to 15.1° | 5.1 mm/day | 87.8% | 7 m/s | 10 hours |
| November | 7.5 °C2.3° to 12.5° | 5.3 mm/day | 88.8% | 7.4 m/s | 7.8 hours |
| December | 5.6 °C0.8° to 10.8° | 5.4 mm/day | 89.5% | 7.6 m/s | 6.7 hours |
Comparative analysis of long-term temperature, precipitation, wind, humidity, and daylight normals
Interactive climate map
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