Dunnet Bay - Murkle Bay/Dunnet (Beach) (Highland) 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: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Clear. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Clear. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Monday 2 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 15 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Clear changing to light showers by early evening. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Monday 2 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 15 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Clear changing to light showers by early evening. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Tuesday 3 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Clear changing to light showers by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Tuesday 3 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Clear changing to light showers by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Wednesday 4 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 14 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Light rain changing to partly cloudy by early evening. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Wednesday 4 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 14 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Light rain changing to partly cloudy by early evening. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Thursday 5 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy changing to light rain by early evening. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Thursday 5 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy changing to light rain by early evening. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Friday 6 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 15 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius. Heavy rain changing to cloudy by nighttime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low;Friday 6 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 15 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius. Heavy rain changing to cloudy by nighttime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low;
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Saturday 7 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius. Light showers changing to cloudy by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low;Saturday 7 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius. Light showers changing to cloudy by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low;
Seven day forecast for Dunnet Bay - Murkle Bay/Dunnet (Beach)
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20 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
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0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
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Humidity
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79% | 83% | 85% | 86% |
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UV
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<5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 30% | <5% | 40% | 10% | <5% | <5% | <5% |
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0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
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VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | VG | E | E | E | VG |
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Humidity
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87% | 88% | 88% | 88% | 87% | 85% | 85% | 86% | 82% | 80% | 73% | 70% | 67% | 65% | 63% | 62% | 63% | 66% | 71% | 75% | 78% | 79% | 81% | 82% |
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UV
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- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Time | 00:00 | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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<5% | 10% | 40% | <5% | 10% | 50% | 40% | 10% | <5% |
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8° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 9° | 9° | 8° | 8° | 8° |
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SSW
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WSW
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25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 35 | 37 | 34 | 29 |
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0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.1 |
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Humidity
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81% | 81% | 82% | 84% | 78% | 74% | 73% | 79% | 83% |
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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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<5% | 10% | 50% | 40% | 60% | 40% | 10% | 10% |
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26 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 |
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1.0 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
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Direction of waves offshore
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VG | VG | G | G | G | G | G | VG |
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Humidity
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85% | 87% | 91% | 86% | 79% | 77% | 85% | 88% |
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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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Chance of precipitation
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10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 40% | 50% |
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26 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 18 |
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1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
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Humidity
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87% | 88% | 88% | 81% | 73% | 74% | 86% | 88% |
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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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SSE
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21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
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0.5 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.6 |
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Direction of waves offshore
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G | G | M | G | G | G | G | G |
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Humidity
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89% | 89% | 90% | 90% | 88% | 87% | 89% | 89% |
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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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Chance of precipitation
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20% | 40% | 50% | 50% | 10% | 30% | 10% | 10% |
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0.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | – | – | – |
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Direction of waves offshore
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Humidity
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89% | 89% | 90% | 87% | 83% | 81% | 85% | 85% |
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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). 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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UK video forecast
Highlands & Eilean Siar weather forecast
Headline:
Sunny spells and scattered showers on Monday.
This Evening and Tonight:
A mix of clear periods and scattered showers tonight. Showers will turn heavier and more frequent in the early hours. Fresh occasionally strong southwesterly winds, especially near the west coast. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
Monday:
Sunny intervals and scattered showers, these heavy at times in the west. Drier around Inverness and Nairn. Windy in the northwest with fresh to strong southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 15 °C.
Outlook for Tuesday to Thursday:
Bright and breezy with showers on Tuesday and Wednesday, with a longer spell of rain likely for a time on Wednesday. Drier and more settled on Thursday.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
A split in conditions is likely to develop across the UK early in the period. Further rain is expected in north-western areas, which could turn heavy, particularly over higher, westwards-facing ground and strong winds are also possible in these areas. Southern areas, in contrast, are likely to remain much drier with light winds and some clear spells, which could lead to some overnight patches of mist and fog. Temperatures are likely to be above average for many, especially so in the south where some unusually warm temperatures for October are possible. These temperatures are likely to trend downward toward middle of the month, with the northwest-southeast split also slowly becoming less distinct as the weather becomes generally more changeable.
Updated:
There is the potential for a slightly more settled pattern of weather during the second half of October, particularly for north-western regions which have a higher likelihood than normal for some drier spells. However, some more unsettled weather is also possible with south-eastern areas likely see more rainfall than usual for late October. Temperatures in general are expected to remain above average, with some mild nights also likely, though it could feel chilly in any clear and settled overnight conditions, with occasional mist and fog patches and touches of ground frost possible.
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