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 | change source]
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 | change source]
| 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 | change source]
| 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 | change source]
- ↑ "Scotland's record temperature of 34.8C at Charterhall confirmed". BBC News. 2022-07-28. Retrieved 2023-10-13.