Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Ballachulish features a subpolar climate (Cfc). Temperatures typically range between 3 °C (38 °F) and 14 °C (58 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -13 °C (10 °F) or can rise to as high as 26 °C (79 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 2019 mm (79.5 inches) and receives 231 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Ballachulish enjoys an average of 2496 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 6 hours 53 minutes to 17 hours 40 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Ballachulish are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 13 to 14 °C (55 - 58 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 3 to 4 °C (38 - 39 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Ballachulish experiences 0 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 51 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 12°C (54°F) |
12°C (55°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
| Mean maximum | 10°C (50°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
21°C (71°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
| Average high | 5°C (42°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
16°C (60°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
17°C (62°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
| Daily mean | 3°C (38°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
6°C (42°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
| Average low | 1°C (34°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
2°C (35°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
2°C (35°F) |
| Mean minimum | -5°C (23°F) |
-6°C (22°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
-2°C (28°F) |
0°C (33°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
7°C (44°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
0°C (32°F) |
-2°C (28°F) |
-5°C (24°F) |
| Minimum | -8°C (19°F) |
-13°C (10°F) |
-8°C (18°F) |
-4°C (26°F) |
-2°C (29°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
6°C (42°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
-1°C (30°F) |
-2°C (29°F) |
-4°C (24°F) |
-8°C (17°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Ballachulish, Scotland, United Kingdom with other places around the world.
Ballachulish usually has the most precipitation in February, March and October, with an average of 21 rainy days and 220 mm (8.7 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Ballachulish are April, May and July. On average, 103 mm (4.1 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 163 (6.4) | 212 (8.3) | 193 (7.6) | 77 (3.0) | 98 (3.9) | 145 (5.7) | 135 (5.3) | 181 (7.1) | 190 (7.5) | 256 (10.1) | 179 (7.1) | 190 (7.5) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 17 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 20 | 21 |
The sunniest months in Ballachulish are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 11 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Ballachulish: January, November and December receive an average of 2 hours 4 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 50 | 107 | 150 | 298 | 348 | 342 | 339 | 306 | 237 | 174 | 92 | 47 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 7h 32m | 9h 31m | 11h 53m | 14h 18m | 16h 28m | 17h 40m | 17h 1m | 15h 2m | 12h 41m | 10h 18m | 8h 6m | 6h 53m |
Ballachulish experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in June, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 6 - 8, which corresponds to the High / Very High category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Low exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 1. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Ballachulish UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Ballachulish. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Ballachulish's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
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