Stornoway Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Stornoway’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in the United Kingdom.
Monthly Temperature Averages
In Stornoway, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average maximum daytime temperatures reach a moderate 17°C in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 9°C. At night, minimum temperatures can drop even lower, averaging around 4°C.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Stornoway by month:
Typically, the coolest time of day is between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the hottest time occurs around 3 PM, when the sun’s heating effect is strongest. August, the city’s warmest month, experiences 129 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
February, the city’s coldest month, sees about 106 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 19 days. It records 59 hours of sunshine of sunshine.
Annual Temperatures in the United Kingdom Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across the United Kingdom. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Stornoway Temperatures Compared World Wide
Stornoway’s average annual maximum temperature is 13°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, stands out with its warm Mediterranean climate and an average annual temperature of 23°C.
In contrast, in Oslo, Norway, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with an average annual temperature of 23°C, featuring hot summers and mild winters.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual temperature is 21°C, expect warmer summers and milder winters.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Stornoway’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Stornoway climate page.
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