August Rainfall and Precipitation in The Orkney Islands

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in the Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom in August.

The Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom, a region in the United Kingdom, experiences precipitation in August ranging from moderate in Burray Village (80 mm (3.1 in)) to moderate in Stromness (84 mm (3.3 in)).

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in August: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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The Orkney Islands precipitation in August: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does the Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom receive in August?

Orphir sees moderate rainfall in August, averaging around 82 mm (3.2 in). Most days stay dry, with the occasional shower.

How many days does it rain in the Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom in August?

On average, Orphir has about 19 days days of rain in August.

Is August part of the rainy season in the Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom?

No. August sits outside the typical rainy season in the Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom, so you can expect drier conditions overall.

What is the wettest city in August in the Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom?

Stromness is the wettest city in the Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom in August according to our database, with average rainfall of around 84 mm (3.3 in).

What is the driest city in August in the Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom?

Based on our database, Burray Village sees the least rainfall in the Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom in August, with around 80 mm (3.1 in) on average.

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