Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Portknockie features a oceanic climate (Cfb). Temperatures typically range between 6 °C (42 °F) and 14 °C (58 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -1 °C (30 °F) or can rise to as high as 21 °C (70 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1033 mm (40.7 inches) and receives 186 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Portknockie enjoys an average of 3217 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 6 hours 38 minutes to 17 hours 56 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Portknockie are July, August and September, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 13 to 14 °C (56 - 58 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and March, when daily mean temperatures range from 6 to 6 °C (42 - 43 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Portknockie experiences 0 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 0 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Maximum | 13°C (55°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
Mean maximum | 11°C (51°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
11°C (51°F) |
12°C (53°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
Average high | 7°C (45°F) |
7°C (44°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
Daily mean | 6°C (43°F) |
6°C (42°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
7°C (44°F) |
Average low | 5°C (41°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
7°C (46°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
Mean minimum | 2°C (36°F) |
1°C (35°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
2°C (37°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
Minimum | 2°C (35°F) |
-0°C (31°F) |
-1°C (30°F) |
0°C (33°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
2°C (37°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Portknockie, Scotland, United Kingdom with other places around the world.
Portknockie usually has the most precipitation in September, October and November, with an average of 20 rainy days and 127 mm (5.0 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Portknockie are February, April and May. On average, 56 mm (2.2 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 74 (2.9) | 55 (2.2) | 67 (2.6) | 48 (1.9) | 65 (2.6) | 80 (3.1) | 79 (3.1) | 77 (3.0) | 111 (4.4) | 137 (5.4) | 133 (5.2) | 107 (4.2) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 14 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 24 | 20 | 16 |
The sunniest months in Portknockie are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 13 hours 39 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Portknockie: January, November and December receive an average of 3 hours 10 minutes of sunshine daily.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Mean monthly sunshine hours | 81 | 157 | 225 | 357 | 414 | 417 | 424 | 388 | 310 | 228 | 115 | 94 |
Mean daily daylight hours | 7h 20m | 9h 25m | 11h 53m | 14h 24m | 16h 40m | 17h 56m | 17h 15m | 15h 10m | 12h 43m | 10h 13m | 7h 56m | 6h 38m |
Portknockie 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 Portknockie UV Index data.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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UV Index (month maximum) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Portknockie. 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 Portknockie'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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