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Ben Macdui

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Location & Surroundings

Ben Macdui is a peak in Scotland, United Kingdom, at 1,309 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Forres, 60 km to the north. The national capital London is about 660 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kinloss, 65 km away.

Also known as: Ben Macdhui · Бен-Макдюи · ベン・マクドゥイ · بن مکڈوئی · جبل بين ماكدوى · Beinn Mac Duibh

Overview

Ben Macdui is mountain on the Aberseendshire and Moray border, Scotland; second highest mountain in the UK.

It is located in Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom.

The elevation is around 1,309 metre.

Also known as: Beinn Macduibh, Beinn Mucdhubh, Beinn Muich-Dhui, Benmacdhu, Bennamuckduidh, Beinn-na-muich-dhui, Beinmacdhuie, Beinn-na-Muick-du, Bennamacduich, Benmacdhuie

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Basic Data

  • Country United Kingdom
  • Located in Aberdeenshire
  • Type mountain (MT)
  • an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more

Geography

  • Coordinates
    57° 4' 13" N, 3° 40' 9" W
  • Elevation 1309 m (DEM: 1305 m)
  • Timezone Europe/London
  • Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 0 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Pound (GBP)
  • Phone Prefix +44

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Alternate Names

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Ben Macdhui
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Бен-Макдюи
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ベン・マクドゥイ
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بن مکڈوئی
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جبل بين ماكدوى
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Beinn Mac Duibh
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Beinn MacDuibh
Beinn Macduibh

Weather in Ben Macdui

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ben Macdui, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 1.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.6 to 7.4 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 222 W/m2.

Temperature
1.6 C
Wind
1.7 m/s SW (229 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,016.0 hPa
Clouds
19 %
Precip
0.02 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 1.6 1.7 229 94 1,016.0 - / 0.00 19 0.0 n/a
6h 7.4 3.9 279 65 1,013.7 0.01 / 0.01 45 221.5 n/a
12h 2.9 2.3 296 84 1,015.1 0.15 / 0.16 5 202.1 n/a
18h 3.3 3.0 302 84 1,018.2 0.00 / 0.00 90 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 2.2 1.6 298 85 1,019.4 0.02 / 0.02 17 0.0 n/a
30h 7.5 2.2 217 58 1,017.8 0.00 / 0.00 40 227.3 n/a
36h 4.6 3.2 169 86 1,012.4 0.82 / 0.82 100 185.8 n/a
42h 4.7 4.1 179 98 1,002.8 2.75 / 3.57 100 0.0 n/a
Friday 8.5 8.2 261 88 998.1 0.00 / 2.71 37 0.0 n/a
54h 7.6 8.7 268 78 999.2 0.00 / 0.57 15 97.5 n/a
60h 5.5 7.6 255 78 998.2 0.00 / 0.35 98 152.6 n/a
66h 5.3 7.1 261 90 995.2 1.14 / 1.49 99 0.0 n/a
Saturday 3.0 2.7 266 97 996.1 3.39 / 4.88 100 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ben Macdui?
Now 1.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.6 to 7.4 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 222 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Ben Macdui today?
Sunrise around 07:29 and sunset around 18:35 (local time). Day length about 11h 06m.
What is the local time in Ben Macdui?
Local time is 17:19. Time zone: Europe/London (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ben Macdui?
Ben Macdui is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Ben Macdui?
Elevation about 1,309 m. DEM 1,305 m.
Where is Ben Macdui located?
It is at 57.07037, -3.66910 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ben Macdui in?
It is in United Kingdom.

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Last updated 2023-10-19
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