Ganavan (Beach) (Argyll and Bute) weather
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Here are our top tips to keep you, your friends and family safe at the beach with links to Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and Met Office advice.
- Head to a lifeguarded beach; check the RNLI lifeguarded beach tool
- Follow RNLI Float to Live advice if you find yourself struggling in the water
- Know what to do if you get caught in a rip current (RNLI)
- Check the tide times to avoid getting cut off by the tide coming in
- Call 999 and ask for the coastguard in an emergency
- Learn more about staying safe at the beach
Forecast days
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Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 2 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 2 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Tuesday 12 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 0 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light rain by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Tuesday 12 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 0 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light rain by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Wednesday 13 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 4 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 3 degrees Celsius. Mist changing to sunny by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Wednesday 13 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 4 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 3 degrees Celsius. Mist changing to sunny by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Thursday 14 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius. Light showers changing to sunny intervals by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Thursday 14 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius. Light showers changing to sunny intervals by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Friday 15 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light rain in the afternoon. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Friday 15 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light rain in the afternoon. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Saturday 16 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Light rain. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low;Saturday 16 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Light rain. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low;
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Sunday 17 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Heavy rain changing to cloudy by nighttime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low;Sunday 17 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Heavy rain changing to cloudy by nighttime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low;
Seven day forecast for Ganavan (Beach)
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11
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0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
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Direction of waves offshore
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VG | VG | G | VG | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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UV
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Humidity
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91% | 90% | 89% | 87% | 86% | 86% | 88% | 88% | 85% | 88% | 87% | 85% | 84% | 84% | 84% | 85% | 85% | 85% | 86% | 86% | 88% | 89% | 91% | 91% |
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UV
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0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 |
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Humidity
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93% | 95% | 95% | 89% | 84% | 89% | 87% | 89% |
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| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
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92% | 88% | 83% | 83% | 80% | 80% | 83% | 85% |
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84% | 86% | 88% | 89% | 91% | 94% | 94% | 93% |
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Humidity
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92% | 92% | 93% | 93% | 92% | 91% | 91% | 91% |
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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.
Tide times
Time Tide times and heights are from Dunstaffnage Bay tidal station which is 1.6 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times and heights are from Dunstaffnage Bay tidal station which is 1.6 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times and heights are from Dunstaffnage Bay tidal station which is 1.6 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times and heights are from Dunstaffnage Bay tidal station which is 1.6 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times and heights are from Dunstaffnage Bay tidal station which is 1.6 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times and heights are from Dunstaffnage Bay tidal station which is 1.6 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times and heights are from Dunstaffnage Bay tidal station which is 1.6 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times and heights are from Dunstaffnage Bay tidal station which is 1.6 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times and heights are from Dunstaffnage Bay tidal station which is 1.6 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times and heights are from Dunstaffnage Bay tidal station which is 1.6 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times and heights are from Dunstaffnage Bay tidal station which is 1.6 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
UK video forecast
Strathclyde weather forecast
Headline:
Cloudy with spells of rain on Tuesday.
This Evening and Tonight:
A mostly dry and cloudy evening but some clear spells in the west. Heavy rain spreads northeast across the Isles and Ayrshire from midnight, reaching all parts by the end of the night. Minimum temperature 4 °C.
Tuesday:
A dull, damp day with outbreaks of rain, these occasionally heavy in the morning. Most places turning drier in the evening. Maximum temperature 6 °C.
Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:
Mostly dry on Wednesday, some sunny spells. Breezy later with rain overnight. A chance of showers showers Thursday, more persistent rain Friday. Increasingly breezy.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
For most locations more settled weather continues this weekend as high pressure builds close to the southwest of the UK. Though northern and western Scotland likely remaining in a more wet and windy, but exceptionally mild regime. Settled conditions in the south with above average temperatures here too, but cloudy at times with some patchy light rain, mainly near western coasts and over hills. Clearer spells favoured in the south, but these also allowing potential for fog overnight. The following week sees potential for high pressure move further west into the Atlantic central Atlantic, allowing a return to unsettled conditions and typically nearer average temperatures nationwide, with a potential for short-lived colder interludes, when there are periods of north or northwesterly winds.
Updated:
Most likely continuing unsettled with bands of rain crossing the UK with brighter conditions and showers in between. The wettest and windiest conditions are most likely in the north and northwest. The chance of a colder spell of weather, with hazards such as snow and ice, does increase later in December and into the New Year period. However, on balance conditions are most likely to remain generally mild and wetter than average.
Updated:
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