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Today. Maximum daytime temperature: -2 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: -3 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Today. Maximum daytime temperature: -2 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: -3 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Saturday 2 December. Maximum daytime temperature: -2 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: -6 degrees Celsius. Clear changing to light snow showers by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Saturday 2 December. Maximum daytime temperature: -2 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: -6 degrees Celsius. Clear changing to light snow showers by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Sunday 3 December. Maximum daytime temperature: -4 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: -7 degrees Celsius. Clear changing to light snow showers by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Sunday 3 December. Maximum daytime temperature: -4 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: -7 degrees Celsius. Clear changing to light snow showers by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Monday 4 December. Maximum daytime temperature: -4 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: -7 degrees Celsius. Clear changing to light snow showers by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Monday 4 December. Maximum daytime temperature: -4 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: -7 degrees Celsius. Clear changing to light snow showers by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Tuesday 5 December. Maximum daytime temperature: -4 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: -6 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy changing to sunny by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Tuesday 5 December. Maximum daytime temperature: -4 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: -6 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy changing to sunny by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Wednesday 6 December. Maximum daytime temperature: -2 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: -5 degrees Celsius. Cloudy. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low;Wednesday 6 December. Maximum daytime temperature: -2 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: -5 degrees Celsius. Cloudy. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low;
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Thursday 7 December. Maximum daytime temperature: -1 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: -3 degrees Celsius. Cloudy. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low;Thursday 7 December. Maximum daytime temperature: -1 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: -3 degrees Celsius. Cloudy. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low;
Seven day forecast for Am Basteir
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Our weather symbols tell you the weather conditions for any given hour in the day or night. This means that the symbol for 09:00 shows you what you will see from 09:00 to 10:00.
Chance of precipitation represents how likely it is that rain (or other types of precipitation, such as sleet, snow, hail and drizzle) will fall from the sky at a certain time.
This number shows the air temperature for the time period. You can see the temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit by using the dropdown menu.
Feels like temperature considers other factors, such as wind speed and humidity. This gives you a better idea of how the temperature will actually feel at the time.
Wind gust shows the highest wind speed that you should encounter at that time, as winds peak and lull.
Strong winds are shown in bold for speeds of 29 mph or more.
The arrow shows the direction the wind is blowing. The letters show the direction the wind is blowing from (on a standard 16-point compass).
The number represents the average wind speed expected at that time.
The arrow shows the direction of the wind (up is north). If the arrow points from land to sea, the wind will be blowing out to sea (‘offshore’). The number is the average wind speed.
Beware of offshore winds if you are using inflatables, paddle boards or kayaks. These winds can blow you out to sea. Read more about how wind will affect you at the beach.
Visibility measures the distance at which an object can be clearly seen.
| VP (Very Poor) | Less than 1 km |
| P (Poor) | 1.1 km to 4 km |
| M (Moderate) | 4.1 km to 10 km |
| G (Good) | 10.1 km to 20 km |
| VG (Very Good) | 20.1 km to 40 km |
| E (Excellent) | Greater than 40 km |
Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air. If there is a lot of water vapour, the humidity will be high. The higher the percentage of humidity, the wetter it will feel outside.
UV exposure index and the protection required to help keep you safe:
No risk of UV - It’s safe to stay outside. Low - You can safely stay outside. Consider sunscreen in direct sunlight. Moderate - Take care during midday hours and do not spend too much time in the sun unprotected. Sunscreen advised. High - Seek shade during midday hours, cover up and wear sunscreen. Very high - Spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm. Shirt, sunscreen and hat are essential. Extreme - Avoid being outside during midday hours. Shirt, sunscreen and hat essential.
This is the average height of the waves, 1-2 miles out to sea. The height of the waves can vary. The individual waves out to sea or at the beach can be higher than this number. If you are close to the water, keep an eye on the waves to stop you or your belongings being swept away.
Read more about calculating the expected height of the waves at the beach.
This is the average number of seconds between one wave and the next, 1-2 miles out to sea. A long wave period (more than 10 seconds) means the waves at the beach may be more powerful. Lifeguards can give you advice on waves if you’re planning to go into the water.
Read more about the period of waves.
The arrow shows the average direction of the waves 1-2 miles out to sea. It indicates how sheltered the beach will be from these waves. If the arrow points towards land, most of the waves’ power will reach the beach. If the arrow is parallel to or pointing away from land, the wave height is likely to be lower on the beach than it is offshore.
Lifeguards can give you advice on waves if you’re planning to go into the water.
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Highlands & Eilean Siar weather forecast
Headline:
Mainly dry with sunny spells.
Today:
Cloudy at first but sunny spells soon increasing. A mostly dry day over the mainland with showers over the Western Isles spreading to the west coast at times. Maximum temperature 2 °C.
Tonight:
Dry with patchy cloud and long clear periods for most, a few showers over the Western Isles. A light breeze, very cold and frosty. Minimum temperature -4 °C.
Saturday:
Mainly dry, showers decreasing Western Isles. Sunny periods but cold with a light and changeable breeze. Maximum temperature 2 °C.
Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:
Dry with sunny periods Sunday then a freshening southeasterly breeze and increasing cloud from Monday. A few showers east late Monday and Tuesday. Cold with overnight frosts.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
A fair amount of uncertainty at the start of this period as milder and more generally unsettled conditions across the south and west try and extend further north and east through the week. It is likely that northern and perhaps some eastern areas remain cold with further overnight frost and fog patches, then clear or sunny spells and wintry showers in places. Elsewhere, milder, or at least less cold weather than the preceding days, with areas of rain and stronger winds, more especially in the west, this erratically spreading further north and east with time. Moving towards mid December and more generally unsettled and milder conditions look most probable with any colder interludes likely to be short-lived.
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Conditions are most likely to be changeable through this period. Wetter and windier than average conditions are slightly more likely than normal, especially in the west and northwest. Temperatures are most likely to be near or above average overall, although this doesn't rule out some spells of cold weather and associated wintry hazards, though the chances of any prolonged spells of cold weather are low.
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