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Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 15 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to heavy rain by late morning. Sunrise: 04:26; Sunset: 22:15. UV: Moderate; Pollution: Moderate; Pollen: High.Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 15 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to heavy rain by late morning. Sunrise: 04:26; Sunset: 22:15. UV: Moderate; Pollution: Moderate; Pollen: High.
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Monday 12 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Sunny changing to heavy showers in the afternoon. Sunrise: 04:25; Sunset: 22:16. UV: High; Pollution: Moderate; Pollen: Moderate.Monday 12 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Sunny changing to heavy showers in the afternoon. Sunrise: 04:25; Sunset: 22:16. UV: High; Pollution: Moderate; Pollen: Moderate.
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Tuesday 13 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 19 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Mist changing to sunny intervals by late morning. Sunrise: 04:25; Sunset: 22:17. UV: High; Pollution: Moderate; Pollen: Moderate.Tuesday 13 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 19 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Mist changing to sunny intervals by late morning. Sunrise: 04:25; Sunset: 22:17. UV: High; Pollution: Moderate; Pollen: Moderate.
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Wednesday 14 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 19 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Sunny. Sunrise: 04:25; Sunset: 22:18. UV: High; Pollution: Moderate; Pollen: High.Wednesday 14 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 19 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Sunny. Sunrise: 04:25; Sunset: 22:18. UV: High; Pollution: Moderate; Pollen: High.
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Thursday 15 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 18 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Sunny. Sunrise: 04:24; Sunset: 22:18. UV: High; No pollen data.Thursday 15 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 18 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Sunny. Sunrise: 04:24; Sunset: 22:18. UV: High; No pollen data.
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Friday 16 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 18 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Sunny changing to light showers in the afternoon. Sunrise: 04:24; Sunset: 22:19. UV: High;Friday 16 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 18 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Sunny changing to light showers in the afternoon. Sunrise: 04:24; Sunset: 22:19. UV: High;
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Saturday 17 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 18 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius. Sunny changing to light showers in the afternoon. Sunrise: 04:24; Sunset: 22:19. UV: Moderate;Saturday 17 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 18 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius. Sunny changing to light showers in the afternoon. Sunrise: 04:24; Sunset: 22:19. UV: Moderate;
Seven day forecast for An Socach (Highland)
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92% | 89% | 77% | 54% | 45% | 46% | 51% | 74% |
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83% | 86% | 81% | 57% | 52% | 52% | 62% | 87% |
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92% | 94% | 88% | 66% | 57% | 63% | 70% | 83% |
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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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WARNING
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Highlands & Eilean Siar weather forecast
Headline:
Heavy showers developing for some, mild and humid.
This Evening and Tonight:
Dry with clear periods at first then rather cloudy. Showers will move up from the south overnight mainly to the Isles and west Highlands, some heavy. Very mild, humid overnight. Minimum temperature 14 °C.
Sunday:
Bright or sunny interludes but always a good deal of cloud. Also scattered showers at first and again in afternoon, heavy, possibly thundery but some places will miss the showers. Maximum temperature 26 °C.
Outlook for Monday to Wednesday:
Rather cloudy on Monday with showers breaking out, some heavy, possibly thundery. Drier on Tuesday and Wednesday with sunny spells and just a few showers remaining. Staying warm.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
Overall settled weather conditions are expected to be observed at the beginning of the period. Light to moderated easterly winds are likely to be predominant. Vast majority of places expected to stay dry, excluding the west and northwest where showers and even thunderstorms may occur. Areas in the northwest might experience low cloud drifting from the sea by the start of the weekend, otherwise sunny for most. Temperature likely to remain warm during the day and overnight for most of the country, excluding coastal and some eastern areas. As the period progresses, conditions are expected to remain similar throughout with settled and dry conditions likely to remain widespread in the north of the UK. Chance of showers and thunderstorms development over the south.
Updated:
High pressure likely remaining to the north of the UK, with greatest chance of settled conditions continuing. Further unsettled spells with periods of rain or thunderstorms are likely to affect the far south, with a smaller chance that some of these could spread much further north across the country. Later, a change of type is weakly signalled, with an increased likelihood that more mobile spells of weather will affect the UK, although it may take several attempts. This brings greater chance of rain to the west and northwest. Temperatures are more likely to be above average in general - the warmest conditions in the west and south at first. Later, a gradual cooling trend towards average values is the most likely outcome, although briefer hot spells are possible.
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