Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Glenrothes features a oceanic climate (Cfb). Temperatures typically range between 5 °C (41 °F) and 16 °C (61 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -11 °C (13 °F) or can rise to as high as 27 °C (82 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 874 mm (34.4 inches) and receives 157 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Glenrothes enjoys an average of 2936 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 6 hours 58 minutes to 17 hours 34 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Glenrothes are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 14 to 16 °C (57 - 61 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 5 to 5 °C (41 - 42 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Glenrothes experiences 1 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 30 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 14°C (57°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
27°C (82°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
25°C (76°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
| Mean maximum | 12°C (54°F) |
12°C (55°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
17°C (62°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
| Average high | 7°C (45°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
12°C (53°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
17°C (64°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
17°C (62°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
10°C (49°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
| Daily mean | 5°C (41°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
6°C (44°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
| Average low | 2°C (36°F) |
3°C (37°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
12°C (55°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
3°C (37°F) |
| Mean minimum | -3°C (26°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
-2°C (29°F) |
-2°C (29°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
6°C (44°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
-1°C (30°F) |
-4°C (26°F) |
| Minimum | -5°C (23°F) |
-11°C (13°F) |
-4°C (26°F) |
-5°C (24°F) |
0°C (33°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
0°C (33°F) |
-1°C (31°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
-6°C (21°F) |
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Glenrothes usually has the most precipitation in February, August and October, with an average of 15 rainy days and 92 mm (3.6 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Glenrothes are January, April and May. On average, 49 mm (1.9 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 51 (2.0) | 87 (3.4) | 75 (2.9) | 34 (1.3) | 63 (2.5) | 76 (3.0) | 76 (3.0) | 94 (3.7) | 66 (2.6) | 95 (3.7) | 76 (3.0) | 80 (3.1) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 9 | 14 | 15 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
The sunniest months in Glenrothes are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 12 hours 44 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Glenrothes: January, November and December receive an average of 2 hours 49 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 78 | 128 | 199 | 329 | 396 | 378 | 397 | 355 | 287 | 204 | 105 | 75 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 7h 37m | 9h 33m | 11h 53m | 14h 16m | 16h 24m | 17h 34m | 16h 56m | 14h 59m | 12h 41m | 10h 19m | 8h 10m | 6h 58m |
Glenrothes 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 Glenrothes 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 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Glenrothes. 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 Glenrothes'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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