Climate of Scotland
overview of the climate of Scotland
Scotland has an oceanic climate and a highland climate. Summers are mild and usually wet. Winters can be cold, but are usually quite mild, very wet and windy.
Weather records change
The highest temperature ever recorded in Scotland was 34.8 °C (94.6 °F) on 19 July 2022 in Charterhall.[1]
The lowest temperature ever recorded in Scotland was −27.2 °C (−17.0 °F) on 11 February 1895 & 10 January 1982 in Braemar, and on 30 December 1995 in Altnaharra.
The highest wind gust ever recorded in Scotland was 312 km/h (194 mph, 87 m/s) on 19 December 2008 at Cairngorms.
Highest temperatures measured in Edinburgh change
| Temperature | Date |
|---|---|
| 31.0 °C (87.8 °F) | 19 July 2022 |
| 30.8 °C (87.4 °F) | 18 July 2022 |
| 30.0 °C (86.0 °F) | 3 August 1975 |
| 29.9 °C (85.8 °F) | 1 July 2009 |
| 29.6 °C (85.3 °F) | 2 August 1990 |
Highest temperatures measured in Aberdeen change
| Temperature | Date |
|---|---|
| 29.8 °C (85.6 °F) | 18 July 2006 |
| 29.7 °C (85.5 °F) | 11 August 2022 |
| 29.7 °C (85.5 °F) | 21 August 1995 |
| 29.2 °C (84.6 °F) | 16 August 1995 |
| 28.4 °C (83.1 °F) | 24 August 1976 |
References change
- ↑ "Scotland's record temperature of 34.8C at Charterhall confirmed". BBC News. 2022-07-28. Retrieved 2023-10-13.