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Orphir Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The weather in Orphir is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year. It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The temperature in Orphir remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently moderate climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a moderate 15°C in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 8°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 5°C during this month.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Orphir has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1173 mm of rainfall annually. Orphir can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 136 mm of precipitation over 24 rainy days.

In contrast May, experiences much drier conditions, with 60 mm of rainfall, spread across 16 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Orphir Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Orphir can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 6.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 0.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Kirkwall, the United Kingdom (12 KM, 7 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Kirkwall, the United Kingdom (12 KM, 7 Miles).

Forecast for Orphir

Fri   Jan 31
5°C | -1°C
SE 3 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Sat   Feb 01
7°C | 3°C
S 9 m/s
4.2 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

Sun   Feb 02
7°C | 3°C
S 8 m/s
2.7 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Orphir in the United Kingdom

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Orphir?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 15°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Orphir?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Orphir?
    November tops the wettest month list with 136 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Orphir?
    May is the driest month with 60 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Orphir?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 192 hours of sunshine.

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