Stromness Climate by Month
Stromness has pretty similar weather over the course of the year.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Stromness experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a moderate 15°C in August to a chilly 8°C in the coolest month, February. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 5°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Stromness has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1209 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Stromness shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in November, with an average of 139 mm of precipitation over 24 rainy days. In contrast, May offers drier and sunnier days, with around 62 mm of rainfall over 16 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Stromness serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 0.9 hours of daily sunlight.Monthly hours of sunshine
Data from: Kirkwall, the United Kingdom (19 KM, 12 Miles).
Daily hours of sunshine
Data from: Kirkwall, the United Kingdom (19 KM, 12 Miles).
The best time of year to visit Stromness in the United Kingdom
Other facts from our historical weather data:August has an average maximum temperature of 15°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 139 mm of rainfall.
May is the driest month with 62 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 192 hours of sunshine.
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