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Park climate1991–2020 climate normals535 m source elevationNASA POWER

Detailed twelve-month record of temperature, wind speed, humidity, and daylight variation

Cairngorms National Park Monthly Climate Normals: Annual Temperature and Precipitation Patterns

The following climate profile details monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight in Cairngorms National Park, based on data from 1991 to 2020. These measurements represent a single reference point at an elevation of 534.77 meters and reflect long-term climatological patterns. The data assists in comparing how atmospheric variables shift across the calendar year rather than predicting specific weather conditions.

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Annual climate pattern

Tracing twelve months of average temperature ranges alongside daily precipitation trends

Cairngorms National Park Annual Climate Normals and Monthly Temperature Patterns

At a representative coordinate in Cairngorms National Park, average monthly mean temperatures transition from 0.14 degrees Celsius in February to 11.47 degrees Celsius in July. Average daily precipitation ranges from a daily rate of 3.11 millimeters in April to 4.37 millimeters in October, occurring alongside average minimums that reach minus 7.91 degrees Celsius in January.
Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation
Temperature (°C)PrecipitationUp to 4.4 mm/day-10°-5°0°5°10°15°20°25°0°0°1°4°7°10°11°11°9°6°3°1°0123453.93.53.33.13.23.94.14.23.64.44.13.7JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Annual mean
5.2 °C
Warmest month
July
Coolest month
February
Wettest month
October
Twelve-month climate

Comparing average temperature bounds, daily precipitation rates, relative humidity, and daylight hours across the calendar year

Cairngorms National Park Weather by Month: Complete Twelve Month Climate Normals

Climatological normals sampled at a representative elevation of 534.77 meters establish a long term baseline for Cairngorms National Park across three decades of historical data. Evaluating month by month variations in average minimum and maximum temperatures, daily precipitation rates, wind speeds, relative humidity, and calculated daylight hours provides crucial geographic context.
Mean temperaturePrecipitationHumidityWind speedDaylight
January0.2 °C-7.9° to 6.7°3.9 mm/day97.2%6.7 m/s7.2 hours
February0.1 °C-7.6° to 6.4°3.5 mm/day96.3%6.6 m/s9.1 hours
March1.3 °C-7° to 8.6°3.3 mm/day94.5%6.2 m/s11.5 hours
April3.7 °C-4.4° to 12.4°3.1 mm/day90.8%5.4 m/s14 hours
May6.8 °C-1.7° to 16.9°3.2 mm/day87.5%4.9 m/s16.3 hours
June9.6 °C2.3° to 19°3.9 mm/day87.5%4.7 m/s17.5 hours
July11.5 °C4.6° to 20.3°4.1 mm/day88.3%4.4 m/s16.9 hours
August11.1 °C4.3° to 19.3°4.2 mm/day90.1%4.5 m/s14.9 hours
September8.9 °C2.1° to 17.3°3.6 mm/day92.4%5.2 m/s12.4 hours
October5.7 °C-0.9° to 12.7°4.4 mm/day95.2%5.6 m/s9.9 hours
November2.8 °C-4° to 9.6°4.1 mm/day97%5.9 m/s7.7 hours
December0.7 °C-6.7° to 7.7°3.7 mm/day97.3%6.1 m/s6.5 hours
Calculated climate highlights

Comparing thirty years of temperature, precipitation, and wind averages from a representative park elevation

Calculated Monthly Climate Highlights and Seasonal Contrasts in Cairngorms National Park

Analysis of long-term climatology data highlights the monthly variations in temperature, precipitation rates, wind speeds, and relative humidity at a central elevation within the park. By identifying calculated monthly benchmarks like the coolest and warmest periods or the driest and most humid averages, researchers and geography enthusiasts can trace the annual atmospheric cycle.
Warmest month
July11.5 °C
Coolest month
February0.1 °C
Wettest month
October4.4 mm/day
Driest month
April3.1 mm/day
Most humid month
December97.3%
Windiest month
January6.7 m/s
Longest daylight
June17.5 hours

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Compare National Park Climate Data Through an Interactive Global Map

Visit the MoriAtlas climate map to compare long-term monthly temperature and precipitation metrics across national parks. This visual interface helps you understand seasonal variations at specific protected area coordinates to deepen your knowledge of global park geography and environmental characteristics.

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Compare Cairngorms National Park Climate with Other Protected Areas

Comparing monthly climate normals of Cairngorms National Park with other protected landscapes reveals how geographic placement and elevation shape local atmospheric conditions. Standardized meteorological profiles from Scotland and beyond offer direct contrast in annual temperature cycles, precipitation rhythms, humidity, wind, and daylight patterns across diverse settings.
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