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Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 2 degrees Celsius. Light showers. Sunrise: 06:15; Sunset: 18:30. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 2 degrees Celsius. Light showers. Sunrise: 06:15; Sunset: 18:30. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.
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Wednesday 22 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 3 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 1 degrees Celsius. Sleet changing to light snow by late morning. Sunrise: 06:13; Sunset: 18:32. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.Wednesday 22 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 3 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 1 degrees Celsius. Sleet changing to light snow by late morning. Sunrise: 06:13; Sunset: 18:32. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.
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Thursday 23 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 4 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 0 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light rain by lunchtime. Sunrise: 06:10; Sunset: 18:34. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.Thursday 23 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 4 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 0 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light rain by lunchtime. Sunrise: 06:10; Sunset: 18:34. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.
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Friday 24 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 5 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 1 degrees Celsius. Fog changing to overcast by late morning. Sunrise: 06:07; Sunset: 18:36. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.Friday 24 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 5 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 1 degrees Celsius. Fog changing to overcast by late morning. Sunrise: 06:07; Sunset: 18:36. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.
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Saturday 25 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 4 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: -2 degrees Celsius. Overcast changing to light rain in the afternoon. Sunrise: 06:04; Sunset: 18:38. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.Saturday 25 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 4 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: -2 degrees Celsius. Overcast changing to light rain in the afternoon. Sunrise: 06:04; Sunset: 18:38. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.
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Sunday 26 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 0 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: -4 degrees Celsius. Light snow changing to overcast by early evening. Sunrise: 07:02; Sunset: 19:41. UV: Low;Sunday 26 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 0 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: -4 degrees Celsius. Light snow changing to overcast by early evening. Sunrise: 07:02; Sunset: 19:41. UV: Low;
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Monday 27 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 1 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: -3 degrees Celsius. Cloudy. Sunrise: 06:59; Sunset: 19:43. UV: Low;Monday 27 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 1 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: -3 degrees Celsius. Cloudy. Sunrise: 06:59; Sunset: 19:43. UV: Low;
Seven day forecast for Cairn Gorm Base Station
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SSW
20
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22
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31
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40
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40
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25 | 27 | 40 | 50 | 50 |
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VG | G | G | G | G |
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Humidity
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83% | 89% | 90% | 88% | 89% |
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UV
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- | - | - | - | - |
| Time | 00:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 |
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SSE
47
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46
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46
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37
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SSW
34
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SSW
32
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SW
34
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SW
35
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SW
39
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SW
45
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SW
43
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SW
40
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WSW
39
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SW
36
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SW
33
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SW
31
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SW
30
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SSW
26
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SSW
25
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26
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27
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28
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20
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SSE
18
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58 | 56 | 57 | 47 | 45 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 54 | 62 | 59 | 56 | 54 | 50 | 47 | 43 | 41 | 37 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 29 | 25 |
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M | M | G | G | VG | VG | P | VG | VG | P | P | VG | P | VG | E | E | E | E | E | VG | VG | VG | VG | G |
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Humidity
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88% | 88% | 91% | 91% | 89% | 87% | 95% | 88% | 90% | 92% | 94% | 89% | 91% | 88% | 85% | 83% | 84% | 84% | 81% | 82% | 83% | 85% | 87% | 88% |
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- | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
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60% | 20% | 10% | 10% | 50% | 40% | 10% | 10% |
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S
15
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SSW
19
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SSW
18
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SSW
21
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SW
17
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SW
18
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SSW
13
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S
7
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21 | 27 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 22 | 14 |
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G | VG | VG | VG | VG | M | VG | G |
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Humidity
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93% | 89% | 88% | 89% | 83% | 84% | 86% | 93% |
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UV
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- | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
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10% | 10% | 20% | 10% | 40% | 40% | 40% | 20% |
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3°
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S
6
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SSE
5
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5
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S
5
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SSW
6
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SW
6
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SW
4
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4
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11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 9 |
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G | M | VP | G | G | G | G | M |
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Humidity
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95% | 97% | 98% | 92% | 83% | 77% | 88% | 97% |
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UV
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- | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
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Chance of precipitation
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20% | 20% | 20% | 20% | 20% | 50% | 60% | 50% |
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1°
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1°
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2°
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4
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NW
4
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NW
5
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NW
6
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NNW
7
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NNW
8
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N
7
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NNE
7
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9 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 |
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Humidity
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98% | 98% | 98% | 94% | 85% | 85% | 91% | 94% |
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UV
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30% | 60% | 70% | 70% | 60% | 60% | 20% | 10% |
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NNE
7
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N
8
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N
8
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N
10
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NNW
11
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NNW
12
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NNW
11
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NNW
8
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17 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 20 |
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G | M | M | M | G | G | G | G |
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Humidity
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92% | 93% | 93% | 88% | 77% | 74% | 78% | 84% |
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UV
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| Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 20% | 20% | 20% |
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-8° | -8° | -8° | -6° | -4° | -4° | -4° | -5° |
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NW
7
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W
6
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6
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NW
10
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SSW
10
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SSE
9
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ESE
8
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16 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 18 |
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G | G | G | VG | VG | G | G | G |
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Humidity
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85% | 85% | 86% | 75% | 66% | 67% | 75% | 84% |
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UV
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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). The blue behind the arrow represents the sea, and green is the land. If the arrow points from green to blue, the wind will be blowing from land to sea (‘offshore’). The number is the average wind speed.
Beware of offshore winds if you are using inflatables, paddle boards or kayaks, because 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 that the waves are going 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 or pointing away from land, the height of the waves on the beach is likely to be lower than the height of waves offshore.
Lifeguards can give you advice on waves if you’re planning to go into the water.
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WARNING
Flood warnings in force
for Scotland
Flood warnings in force
for Scotland
Highlands & Eilean Siar weather forecast
Headline:
Frequent showers at first, drier later Wednesday.
This Evening and Tonight:
Mainly dry at first before a band of rain pushes up from the southwest later in the evening. Rain potentially heavy and accompanied by strong winds. This mostly clearing during the early hours but showers following behind. Minimum temperature 4 °C.
Wednesday:
There will be frequent showers through Wednesday morning but becoming drier into the afternoon, with sunny spells and just the odd shower. Strong southwesterly winds easing into the afternoon. Maximum temperature 9 °C.
Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:
A mix of sunny spells and scattered showers over the coming days, these turning wintry later on Saturday as it becomes colder from the north.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
On Sunday, any early rain in the southeast soon clearing. Many areas then dry with variable cloud. Showers are likely for some eastern areas, as well as the far north where they will increasingly fall as snow to low levels. Winds moderate, though easing in the southwest. Temperatures near normal to rather cold in the north. Later, remaining unsettled, at least at first, but with wettest conditions likely affecting northern areas through the end of March. Southern and eastern areas are likely to be drier, but even here, some showers or spells of rain are likely. Some strong winds are likely, with a low risk of gales, mainly for western areas. Temperatures generally above normal, though with colder conditions possible in the far north and northeast at first.
Updated:
A general trend to less unsettled conditions is likely into April. Still some wetter weather at times, with occasional showers, which could be heavy or thundery. However, most areas are likely to see some spells of dry weather, with potentially frost and some fog overnight. The chances of strong winds are probably lower than normal, and whilst temperatures are likely to generally be near to slightly above normal, cooler spells remain possible.
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