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In common with the rest of the UK, wind prevails from the south-west, bringing warm, wet air from the Atlantic. Rainfall totals vary widely across Scotland. The western highlands of Scotland are the wettest place in the UK with annual rainfall exceeding 3000mm (120 inches). Due to the mountainous geography of the western Highlands, this type of precipitation is Orographic in nature, with the warm, wet air forced to rise on contact with the mountainous coast, where it consequently, cools and Condenses , forming clouds. In comparison, much of Scotland receives less than 800mm (31 inches) annually, and eastern and southern parts of the country receive no more rainfall than the driest parts of England . In fact, eastern Scotland lies in the Rain Shadow of the western uplands. Snowfall is not common in the lowlands, but becomes more common with altitude. Braemar experiences an average of 59 snow days per year, while coastal areas have an average of less than 10 days. The furthest west of the Hebrides are some of the sunniest places in the UK. 329 hours of sunshine were recorded on Tiree in May 1946 and again in May 1975 . On the Longest Day Of The Year there is no complete darkness in the north of Scotland. Lerwick , Shetland , has about four hours more daylight at Midsummer than London , although this is reversed in Midwinter . Vigorous Atlantic depressions - also known as European Windstorms - are an increasingly common feature in the winter time in Scotland - from October to March . REFERENCES SEE ALSO Geography Of Scotland |
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