Ardtalnaig Weather Records (UKE00105884)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Ardtalnaig (UKE00105884), United Kingdom, with 59 years of record.
Key Facts for Ardtalnaig
- Ardtalnaig (UKE00105884) is a weather station in United Kingdom at 56.53 latitude and -4.11 longitude, 130 m (427 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1959 to 2017, 59 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Ardtalnaig still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Ardtalnaig set a daily record high minimum temperature of 9.0 C (48.2 F) on 24 December 2017.
About the Station
- Location: United Kingdom, 56.53 latitude, -4.11 longitude.
- Elevation: 130 m (427 ft).
- Period of record: 1959 to 2017, 59 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
0 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14.0 C (57.2 F) | -15.9 C (3.4 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 14.8 C (58.6 F) | -9.8 C (14.4 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 21.3 C (70.3 F) | -12.2 C (10.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | -5.6 C (21.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 27.1 C (80.8 F) | -2.0 C (28.4 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 31.4 C (88.5 F) | 0.6 C (33.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 30.1 C (86.2 F) | 3.3 C (37.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 29.3 C (84.7 F) | 1.7 C (35.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 26.2 C (79.2 F) | -1.1 C (30.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 22.5 C (72.5 F) | -4.0 C (24.8 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 16.1 C (61.0 F) | -7.9 C (17.8 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 14.0 C (57.2 F) | -13.4 C (7.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 12 |
| 1961 | 29 |
| 1962 | 21 |
| 1963 | 23 |
| 1964 | 19 |
| 1965 | 31 |
| 1966 | 39 |
| 1967 | 12 |
| 1968 | 30 |
| 1969 | 35 |
| 1970 | 22 |
| 1971 | 23 |
| 1972 | 21 |
| 1973 | 35 |
| 1974 | 24 |
| 1975 | 33 |
| 1976 | 28 |
| 1977 | 19 |
| 1978 | 36 |
| 1979 | 40 |
| 1980 | 18 |
| 1981 | 36 |
| 1982 | 25 |
| 1983 | 24 |
| 1984 | 26 |
| 1985 | 40 |
| 1986 | 25 |
| 1987 | 18 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 31 |
| 1990 | 21 |
| 1991 | 17 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1993 | 39 |
| 1994 | 23 |
| 1995 | 33 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1997 | 26 |
| 1998 | 33 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 22 |
| 2004 | 25 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2006 | 25 |
| 2007 | 30 |
| 2008 | 29 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 37 |
| 2011 | 27 |
| 2012 | 45 |
| 2013 | 28 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 24 |
| 2017 | 13 |
All-Time Record Progression
3 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1995-06-27 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 31.4 C (88.5 F) |
| 1995-08-12 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 17.2 C (63.0 F) |
| 2006-08-06 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 17.5 C (63.5 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Sep: 89.6 mm (3.5 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) | 15 January 1962 |
| Feb | 58.3 mm (2.3 in) | 9 February 1996 |
| Mar | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) | 29 March 1993 |
| Apr | 36.7 mm (1.4 in) | 22 April 1983 |
| May | 43.0 mm (1.7 in) | 25 May 1972 |
| Jun | 55.3 mm (2.2 in) | 18 June 1973 |
| Jul | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) | 12 July 1961 |
| Aug | 50.5 mm (2.0 in) | 9 August 2004 |
| Sep | 89.6 mm (3.5 in) | 26 September 1981 |
| Oct | 66.3 mm (2.6 in) | 1 October 1993 |
| Nov | 75.5 mm (3.0 in) | 17 November 1997 |
| Dec | 61.2 mm (2.4 in) | 13 December 2006 |
Period of Record Coverage
1959 to 2017| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 1 | 0% | No |
| 1960 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1961 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1962 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1963 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1964 | 356 | 97% | Yes |
| 1965 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1966 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1967 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1968 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1969 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 1970 | 328 | 90% | No |
| 1971 | 351 | 96% | Yes |
| 1972 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1973 | 353 | 97% | Yes |
| 1974 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1975 | 351 | 96% | Yes |
| 1976 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1977 | 354 | 97% | Yes |
| 1978 | 354 | 97% | Yes |
| 1979 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1980 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1981 | 354 | 97% | Yes |
| 1982 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 1983 | 352 | 96% | Yes |
| 1984 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1985 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1986 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1987 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 1988 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1989 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 1990 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1991 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1992 | 356 | 97% | Yes |
| 1993 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1994 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1995 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 1996 | 353 | 96% | Yes |
| 1997 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1998 | 339 | 93% | Yes |
| 1999 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2000 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2001 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 2002 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 2003 | 319 | 87% | No |
| 2004 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2005 | 338 | 93% | Yes |
| 2006 | 348 | 95% | Yes |
| 2007 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2008 | 353 | 96% | Yes |
| 2009 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2010 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 2011 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2012 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2013 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 2014 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2015 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 2016 | 323 | 88% | No |
| 2017 | 238 | 65% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 December 2017 | Ardtalnaig, GB | daily high min | 9.0 C (48.2 F) | 3.5 C (6.3 F) | 30 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 September 2017 | Ardtalnaig, GB | daily high min | 12.4 C (54.3 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 8 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 August 2017 | Ardtalnaig, GB | daily rain | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) | 5.4 mm (0.21 in) | 28 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 June 2017 | Ardtalnaig, GB | daily rain | 17.6 mm (0.7 in) | 0.6 mm (0.02 in) | 26 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 May 2017 | Ardtalnaig, GB | daily high max | 27.0 C (80.6 F) | 2.6 C (4.7 F) | 4 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 May 2017 | Ardtalnaig, GB | daily high max | 25.8 C (78.4 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 4 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 April 2017 | Ardtalnaig, GB | daily high min | 7.6 C (45.7 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 36 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 April 2017 | Ardtalnaig, GB | daily high min | 7.8 C (46.0 F) | 1.0 C (1.8 F) | 32 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 April 2017 | Ardtalnaig, GB | daily high min (Tie) | 8.0 C (46.4 F) | tie | 15 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 March 2017 | Ardtalnaig, GB | daily high min | 8.9 C (48.0 F) | 0.9 C (1.6 F) | 26 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 March 2017 | Ardtalnaig, GB | daily high min | 6.9 C (44.4 F) | 0.7 C (1.3 F) | 36 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 February 2017 | Ardtalnaig, GB | daily high min | 5.9 C (42.6 F) | 1.0 C (1.8 F) | 16 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 February 2017 | Ardtalnaig, GB | daily high min | 7.4 C (45.3 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 19 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 February 2017 | Ardtalnaig, GB | daily high max | 11.8 C (53.2 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 27 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 January 2017 | Ardtalnaig, GB | daily high min | 7.4 C (45.3 F) | 1.9 C (3.4 F) | 15 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 January 2017 | Ardtalnaig, GB | daily high max | 12.0 C (53.6 F) | 1.4 C (2.5 F) | 17 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 December 2016 | Ardtalnaig, GB | daily high max | 10.8 C (51.4 F) | 0.3 C (0.5 F) | 44 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 December 2016 | Ardtalnaig, GB | daily high max | 12.0 C (53.6 F) | 0.8 C (1.4 F) | 27 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 December 2016 | Ardtalnaig, GB | daily high min | 8.6 C (47.5 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 32 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 December 2016 | Ardtalnaig, GB | daily high max | 13.8 C (56.8 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 15 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
52 complete years, 1960 to 2015| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 8.3 C | -0.05 C |
| 1961 | 8.2 C | -0.15 C |
| 1962 | 7.6 C | -0.71 C |
| 1963 | 7.2 C | -1.12 C |
| 1964 | 8.2 C | -0.16 C |
| 1965 | 7.3 C | -1.01 C |
| 1966 | 7.6 C | -0.80 C |
| 1967 | 8.2 C | -0.12 C |
| 1968 | 8.0 C | -0.40 C |
| 1969 | 7.9 C | -0.48 C |
| 1971 | 8.8 C | +0.43 C |
| 1972 | 8.1 C | -0.29 C |
| 1973 | 8.2 C | -0.17 C |
| 1974 | 8.3 C | -0.06 C |
| 1975 | 8.8 C | +0.49 C |
| 1976 | 8.6 C | +0.24 C |
| 1977 | 8.1 C | -0.23 C |
| 1978 | 8.0 C | -0.33 C |
| 1979 | 7.2 C | -1.16 C |
| 1980 | 8.1 C | -0.23 C |
| 1981 | 7.9 C | -0.46 C |
| 1982 | 8.4 C | +0.03 C |
| 1983 | 8.5 C | +0.18 C |
| 1984 | 8.6 C | +0.29 C |
| 1985 | 7.5 C | -0.88 C |
| 1986 | 7.5 C | -0.85 C |
| 1987 | 7.9 C | -0.50 C |
| 1988 | 8.7 C | +0.30 C |
| 1989 | 8.7 C | +0.36 C |
| 1990 | 8.9 C | +0.54 C |
| 1991 | 8.4 C | +0.08 C |
| 1992 | 8.3 C | -0.04 C |
| 1993 | 7.9 C | -0.45 C |
| 1994 | 8.2 C | -0.16 C |
| 1995 | 8.7 C | +0.39 C |
| 1996 | 8.2 C | -0.13 C |
| 1997 | 9.2 C | +0.80 C |
| 1999 | 8.7 C | +0.36 C |
| 2000 | 9.0 C | +0.61 C |
| 2001 | 8.4 C | +0.03 C |
| 2002 | 8.8 C | +0.49 C |
| 2004 | 9.0 C | +0.66 C |
| 2006 | 9.2 C | +0.84 C |
| 2007 | 9.3 C | +0.96 C |
| 2008 | 8.7 C | +0.31 C |
| 2009 | 8.9 C | +0.58 C |
| 2010 | 7.6 C | -0.78 C |
| 2011 | 9.0 C | +0.68 C |
| 2012 | 8.5 C | +0.15 C |
| 2013 | 8.7 C | +0.37 C |
| 2014 | 9.6 C | +1.24 C |
| 2015 | 8.7 C | +0.31 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.3) per decade over 1960 to 2015. In Fahrenheit: 0.4 F (0.2 to 0.5) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 52 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.3) per decade | 0.4 F (0.2 to 0.5) per decade | 1960 to 2015 | 52 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.3) per decade | 0.4 F (0.3 to 0.6) per decade | 1960 to 2015 | 52 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.2) per decade | 0.3 F (0.2 to 0.4) per decade | 1960 to 2015 | 52 | Rise |
A year is complete when all 12 months have at least 20 days of both daily maximum and daily minimum readings. The annual mean is the mean of the monthly means. The trend describes this one station over this period; it does not say what caused the change.
Extremes by Year
1959 to 2017| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 31.4 C (88.5 F) | 1995 | 26.5 C (79.7 F) | 59 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -15.9 C (3.4 F) | 1982 | -6.8 C (19.7 F) | 58 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 89.6 mm (3.5 in) | 1981 | 44.7 mm (1.8 in) | 57 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 161.7 mm (6.4 in) | 2006 | 100.4 mm (4.0 in) | 57 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 36 days | 1974 | 17 days | 57 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 6.7 C (44.1 F) |
| 1960 | 27.2 C (81.0 F) |
| 1961 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 1962 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1963 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
| 1964 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 1965 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1966 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1967 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1968 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1969 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1970 | 27.2 C (81.0 F) |
| 1971 | 27.8 C (82.0 F) |
| 1972 | 28.6 C (83.5 F) |
| 1973 | 26.6 C (79.9 F) |
| 1974 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 1975 | 28.5 C (83.3 F) |
| 1976 | 29.3 C (84.7 F) |
| 1977 | 29.1 C (84.4 F) |
| 1978 | 25.8 C (78.4 F) |
| 1979 | 26.5 C (79.7 F) |
| 1980 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 1981 | 24.0 C (75.2 F) |
| 1982 | 29.5 C (85.1 F) |
| 1983 | 29.3 C (84.7 F) |
| 1984 | 28.2 C (82.8 F) |
| 1985 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 1986 | 28.0 C (82.4 F) |
| 1987 | 25.7 C (78.3 F) |
| 1988 | 27.7 C (81.9 F) |
| 1989 | 28.1 C (82.6 F) |
| 1990 | 26.5 C (79.7 F) |
| 1991 | 26.2 C (79.2 F) |
| 1992 | 27.0 C (80.6 F) |
| 1993 | 24.3 C (75.7 F) |
| 1994 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 1995 | 31.4 C (88.5 F) |
| 1996 | 26.0 C (78.8 F) |
| 1997 | 27.7 C (81.9 F) |
| 1998 | 24.1 C (75.4 F) |
| 1999 | 26.2 C (79.2 F) |
| 2000 | 27.0 C (80.6 F) |
| 2001 | 25.7 C (78.3 F) |
| 2002 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
| 2003 | 29.3 C (84.7 F) |
| 2004 | 23.6 C (74.5 F) |
| 2005 | 30.1 C (86.2 F) |
| 2006 | 27.5 C (81.5 F) |
| 2007 | 25.5 C (77.9 F) |
| 2008 | 27.0 C (80.6 F) |
| 2009 | 28.0 C (82.4 F) |
| 2010 | 25.9 C (78.6 F) |
| 2011 | 25.1 C (77.2 F) |
| 2012 | 27.1 C (80.8 F) |
| 2013 | 29.1 C (84.4 F) |
| 2014 | 28.0 C (82.4 F) |
| 2015 | 24.6 C (76.3 F) |
| 2016 | 26.3 C (79.3 F) |
| 2017 | 27.0 C (80.6 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 1961 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 1962 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 1963 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 1964 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 1965 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1966 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 1967 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 1968 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 1969 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 1970 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 1971 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 1972 | -6.8 C (19.8 F) |
| 1973 | -9.6 C (14.7 F) |
| 1974 | -3.5 C (25.7 F) |
| 1975 | -4.2 C (24.4 F) |
| 1976 | -7.0 C (19.4 F) |
| 1977 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1978 | -9.8 C (14.4 F) |
| 1979 | -12.6 C (9.3 F) |
| 1980 | -7.0 C (19.4 F) |
| 1981 | -9.5 C (14.9 F) |
| 1982 | -15.9 C (3.4 F) |
| 1983 | -6.2 C (20.8 F) |
| 1984 | -9.5 C (14.9 F) |
| 1985 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 1986 | -9.1 C (15.6 F) |
| 1987 | -9.3 C (15.3 F) |
| 1988 | -6.0 C (21.2 F) |
| 1989 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 1990 | -2.6 C (27.3 F) |
| 1991 | -6.0 C (21.2 F) |
| 1992 | -6.2 C (20.8 F) |
| 1993 | -9.0 C (15.8 F) |
| 1994 | -9.0 C (15.8 F) |
| 1995 | -13.4 C (7.9 F) |
| 1996 | -5.1 C (22.8 F) |
| 1997 | -5.9 C (21.4 F) |
| 1998 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1999 | -6.2 C (20.8 F) |
| 2000 | -6.3 C (20.7 F) |
| 2001 | -7.9 C (17.8 F) |
| 2002 | -6.9 C (19.6 F) |
| 2003 | -6.5 C (20.3 F) |
| 2004 | -6.2 C (20.8 F) |
| 2005 | -5.5 C (22.1 F) |
| 2006 | -6.4 C (20.5 F) |
| 2007 | -5.5 C (22.1 F) |
| 2008 | -6.6 C (20.1 F) |
| 2009 | -9.0 C (15.8 F) |
| 2010 | -9.9 C (14.2 F) |
| 2011 | -7.0 C (19.4 F) |
| 2012 | -5.9 C (21.4 F) |
| 2013 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 2014 | -3.5 C (25.7 F) |
| 2015 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 2016 | -5.8 C (21.6 F) |
| 2017 | -6.4 C (20.5 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | n/a |
| 1961 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1962 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1963 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1964 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1965 | 53.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1966 | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1967 | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1968 | 30.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1969 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1970 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1971 | 36.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1972 | 43.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1973 | 55.3 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1974 | 58.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1975 | 43.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1976 | 63.9 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1977 | 35.4 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1978 | 53.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1979 | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1980 | 44.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1981 | 89.6 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1982 | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1983 | 36.7 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1984 | 76.3 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1985 | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1986 | 54.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1987 | 42.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1988 | 38.5 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1989 | 47.6 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1990 | 49.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1991 | 56.5 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1992 | 44.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1993 | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1994 | 41.7 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1995 | 45.8 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1996 | 58.3 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1997 | 75.5 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1998 | 37.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1999 | 53.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2000 | 38.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2001 | 45.1 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2002 | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2003 | 42.8 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2004 | 50.5 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2005 | 50.5 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2006 | 61.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2007 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2008 | 40.5 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2009 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2010 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2011 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2012 | 52.7 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2013 | 35.9 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2014 | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2015 | 47.4 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2016 | 41.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2017 | 24.2 mm (1.0 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | n/a |
| 1961 | 107.6 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1962 | 119.0 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1963 | 72.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1964 | 70.5 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1965 | 86.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1966 | 65.4 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1967 | 88.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1968 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1969 | 66.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1970 | 79.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1971 | 85.2 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1972 | 95.4 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1973 | 61.6 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1974 | 136.3 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1975 | 116.2 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1976 | 80.4 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1977 | 78.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1978 | 121.6 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1979 | 83.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1980 | 78.9 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1981 | 125.3 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1982 | 86.3 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1983 | 96.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1984 | 145.6 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1985 | 86.7 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1986 | 111.8 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1987 | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1988 | 78.1 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1989 | 100.4 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1990 | 149.8 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1991 | 149.4 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1992 | 92.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1993 | 133.8 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1994 | 126.3 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1995 | 115.6 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1996 | 83.5 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1997 | 149.0 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1998 | 89.2 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1999 | 143.4 mm (5.6 in) |
| 2000 | 94.9 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2001 | 108.2 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2002 | 109.6 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2003 | 65.7 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2004 | 114.0 mm (4.5 in) |
| 2005 | 136.9 mm (5.4 in) |
| 2006 | 161.7 mm (6.4 in) |
| 2007 | 100.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2008 | 105.9 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2009 | 97.7 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2010 | 122.2 mm (4.8 in) |
| 2011 | 114.1 mm (4.5 in) |
| 2012 | 113.1 mm (4.5 in) |
| 2013 | 117.5 mm (4.6 in) |
| 2014 | 108.9 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2015 | 108.6 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2016 | 133.9 mm (5.3 in) |
| 2017 | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | n/a |
| 1961 | 16 days |
| 1962 | 25 days |
| 1963 | 16 days |
| 1964 | 17 days |
| 1965 | 13 days |
| 1966 | 12 days |
| 1967 | 17 days |
| 1968 | 13 days |
| 1969 | 20 days |
| 1970 | 13 days |
| 1971 | 14 days |
| 1972 | 34 days |
| 1973 | 18 days |
| 1974 | 36 days |
| 1975 | 18 days |
| 1976 | 23 days |
| 1977 | 23 days |
| 1978 | 14 days |
| 1979 | 15 days |
| 1980 | 35 days |
| 1981 | 20 days |
| 1982 | 15 days |
| 1983 | 14 days |
| 1984 | 15 days |
| 1985 | 21 days |
| 1986 | 23 days |
| 1987 | 22 days |
| 1988 | 15 days |
| 1989 | 28 days |
| 1990 | 12 days |
| 1991 | 21 days |
| 1992 | 22 days |
| 1993 | 20 days |
| 1994 | 26 days |
| 1995 | 18 days |
| 1996 | 22 days |
| 1997 | 15 days |
| 1998 | 20 days |
| 1999 | 13 days |
| 2000 | 18 days |
| 2001 | 15 days |
| 2002 | 22 days |
| 2003 | 19 days |
| 2004 | 10 days |
| 2005 | 11 days |
| 2006 | 17 days |
| 2007 | 25 days |
| 2008 | 13 days |
| 2009 | 13 days |
| 2010 | 16 days |
| 2011 | 11 days |
| 2012 | 13 days |
| 2013 | 20 days |
| 2014 | 15 days |
| 2015 | 14 days |
| 2016 | 19 days |
| 2017 | 18 days |
Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.
Frost Dates and Growing Season
52 years with a frostAcross 52 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Ardtalnaig falls on 27 April and the median first autumn frost on 1 November, which leaves a median of 187 days between them.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +3.6 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1983 to 2015) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 27 April | n/a | 23 April | n/a | -1.8 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 1 November | n/a | 3 November | n/a | +1.8 days per decade |
| Growing days | 187 days | n/a | 188 days | n/a | +3.6 days per decade |
A frost day is a day with a daily minimum at or below 0 C (32 F). The last spring frost and the first autumn frost are the last and first such days of the cold season, and growing days are the days between them. A negative trend for the last spring frost means it comes earlier.
Rainfall Return Levels
55 years, 1961 to 2017A day with at least 44.7 mm (1.8 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 89.0 mm (3.5 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 44.7 mm (1.8 in) | |
| 5 years | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) | |
| 10 years | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) | |
| 25 years | 74.2 mm (2.9 in) | |
| 50 years | 81.6 mm (3.2 in) | |
| 100 years | 89.0 mm (3.5 in) | Longer than the 55 years of record |
The levels come from a generalised extreme value (GEV) distribution fitted by L-moments to the wettest-day total of each year, 55 years of values from 1961 to 2017.
A return level is an estimate. It is least reliable for the long periods, 50 and 100 years, and for any period longer than the record behind the fit, where the fit has to reach past the largest day actually observed. It is not a forecast.
The largest wettest-day totals in the fit: 89.6 mm (3.5 in) in 1981; 76.3 mm (3.0 in) in 1984; 75.5 mm (3.0 in) in 1997.
Station Changes
1 suspectedOne change was suspected in the annual mean temperature of Ardtalnaig, at 1997. Each is measured against neighbouring stations.
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 1997 ran 0.1 C (0.2 F) lower than in the years before (possible change).
| Year | Shift (C) | Shift (F) | Strength | Neighbours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | -0.1 | -0.2 | possible | 5 |
Possible change at the station (a move, a new instrument or a new site); the record is kept as measured. A "likely" change has a larger test statistic than a "possible" one. Neither says why the station differs from its neighbours. How changes are found, and the largest ones.
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Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Data as of 2026-10-17 (17 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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