Strathy Bay (Beach) (Highland) weather
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Here are our top tips to keep you, your friends and family safe at the beach with links to Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and Met Office advice.
- Head to a lifeguarded beach; check the RNLI lifeguarded beach tool
- Follow RNLI Float to Live advice if you find yourself struggling in the water
- Know what to do if you get caught in a rip current (RNLI)
- Check the tide times to avoid getting cut off by the tide coming in
- Call 999 and ask for the coastguard in an emergency
- Learn more about staying safe at the beach
Forecast days
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Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 4 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny by late morning. Sunrise: 08:10; Sunset: 16:51. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 4 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny by late morning. Sunrise: 08:10; Sunset: 16:51. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Wednesday 8 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 3 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to heavy rain in the afternoon. Sunrise: 08:08; Sunset: 16:54. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Wednesday 8 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 3 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to heavy rain in the afternoon. Sunrise: 08:08; Sunset: 16:54. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Thursday 9 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 5 degrees Celsius. Light showers changing to cloudy by early evening. Sunrise: 08:05; Sunset: 16:56. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Thursday 9 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 5 degrees Celsius. Light showers changing to cloudy by early evening. Sunrise: 08:05; Sunset: 16:56. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Friday 10 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Light rain changing to cloudy in the afternoon. Sunrise: 08:03; Sunset: 16:59. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Friday 10 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Light rain changing to cloudy in the afternoon. Sunrise: 08:03; Sunset: 16:59. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Saturday 11 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius. Overcast. Sunrise: 08:00; Sunset: 17:01. UV: Low; No pollen data.Saturday 11 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius. Overcast. Sunrise: 08:00; Sunset: 17:01. UV: Low; No pollen data.
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Sunday 12 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Overcast changing to sunny by lunchtime. Sunrise: 07:58; Sunset: 17:04. UV: Low;Sunday 12 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Overcast changing to sunny by lunchtime. Sunrise: 07:58; Sunset: 17:04. UV: Low;
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Monday 13 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy changing to sunny intervals by late morning. Sunrise: 07:55; Sunset: 17:06. UV: Low;Monday 13 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy changing to sunny intervals by late morning. Sunrise: 07:55; Sunset: 17:06. UV: Low;
Seven day forecast for Strathy Bay (Beach)
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VG | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E |
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27
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70% | 69% | 69% | 68% | 68% | 66% | 65% | 68% | 68% | 69% | 68% | 68% | 68% | 68% | 69% | 71% | 77% | 87% | 89% | 86% | 85% | 83% | 83% | 80% |
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- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Humidity
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76% | 75% | 75% | 76% | 73% | 71% | 76% | 81% |
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Humidity
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86% | 87% | 87% | 85% | 84% | 84% | 86% | 87% |
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Humidity
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88% | 88% | 87% | 86% | 82% | 81% | 83% | 84% |
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Humidity
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82% | 82% | 82% | 81% | 76% | 77% | 81% | 82% |
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UV
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| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
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82% | 82% | 82% | 80% | 74% | 76% | 81% | 82% |
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Chance of precipitation represents how likely it is that rain (or other types of precipitation, such as sleet, snow, hail and drizzle) will fall from the sky at a certain time.
This number shows the air temperature for the time period. You can see the temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit by using the dropdown menu.
Feels like temperature considers other factors, such as wind speed and humidity. This gives you a better idea of how the temperature will actually feel at the time.
Wind gust shows the highest wind speed that you should encounter at that time, as winds peak and lull.
Strong winds are shown in bold for speeds of 29 mph or more.
The arrow shows the direction the wind is blowing. The letters show the direction the wind is blowing from (on a standard 16-point compass).
The number represents the average wind speed expected at that time.
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The arrow shows the direction the wind is blowing. The graphic behind the arrow shows the angle of beach relative to the wind direction.
The number below shows the average wind speed expected at that time.
Visibility measures the distance at which an object can be clearly seen.
| VP (Very Poor) | Less than 1 km |
| P (Poor) | 1.1 km to 4 km |
| M (Medium) | 4.1 km to 10 km |
| G (Good) | 10.1 km to 20 km |
| VG (Very Good) | 20.1 km to 40 km |
| E (Excellent) | Greater than 40 km |
Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air. If there is a lot of water vapour, the humidity will be high. The higher the percentage of humidity, the wetter it will feel outside.
UV exposure index and the protection required to help keep you safe:
No risk of UV - It’s safe to stay outside. Low - You can safely stay outside. Consider sunscreen in direct sunlight. Moderate - Take care during midday hours and do not spend too much time in the sun unprotected. Sunscreen advised. High - Seek shade during midday hours, cover up and wear sunscreen. Very high - Spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm. Shirt, sunscreen and hat are essential. Extreme - Avoid being outside during midday hours. Shirt, sunscreen and hat essential.
Highlands & Eilean Siar weather forecast
Headline:
Mostly cloudy. Patchy drizzle in west.
This Evening and Tonight:
Cloudy and dry at first. Rain reaching Outer Hebrides later this evening, extending to all parts overnight. Drier weather following to West Coast by morning. Strong southerly winds, easing later. Minimum temperature 5 °C.
Tuesday:
Damp start in south and east. Drier, brighter weather following from northwest during morning with sunny spells developing. A few light showers in Northwest. Southwest winds strengthening later. Maximum temperature 9 °C.
Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:
Windy Wednesday with heavier rain later in the day along with gales, severe in northwest. Brighter, colder on Thursday with blustery showers. Cloudy, windy on Friday with patchy rain.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
The coming weekend is expected to be mostly dry and largely cloudy, albeit with some rain at times in the far north and northwest. For the rest of the period, settled conditions overall are expected for most, bringing dry weather with sunny spells. There is a risk of overnight fog in many parts of the country, particularly in the south. Changeable weather conditions are more likely in the far north, with showers and longer spells of rain, as well as periods of stronger winds in the northwest. Temperatures overall will be mild in the north, particularly in the northwest, but near average elsewhere, with a low chance of colder conditions and frost in the south.
Updated:
During the period, generally settled weather conditions are expected across the UK. Frontal systems bringing rain and strong winds are expected in the northwest, perhaps spreading further into the southeast at times, although much of the south and southeast may stay largely dry. Temperatures overall will be above normal, with a small but increasing chance of colder conditions as we move through the period.
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