Skara Brae Heart of Neolithic Orkney (Orkney Islands) weather
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Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 5 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light rain by nighttime. Sunrise: 06:53; Sunset: 19:45. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low. Tide: Next high at .Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 5 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light rain by nighttime. Sunrise: 06:53; Sunset: 19:45. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low. Tide: Next high at .
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Wednesday 29 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius. Overcast changing to drizzle by late morning. Sunrise: 06:50; Sunset: 19:48. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low. Tide: First high at .Wednesday 29 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius. Overcast changing to drizzle by late morning. Sunrise: 06:50; Sunset: 19:48. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low. Tide: First high at .
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Thursday 30 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 5 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light showers by early evening. Sunrise: 06:47; Sunset: 19:50. UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low. Tide: First high at .Thursday 30 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 5 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light showers by early evening. Sunrise: 06:47; Sunset: 19:50. UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low. Tide: First high at .
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Friday 31 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Cloudy. Sunrise: 06:44; Sunset: 19:52. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low. Tide: First high at .Friday 31 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Cloudy. Sunrise: 06:44; Sunset: 19:52. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low. Tide: First high at .
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Saturday 1 April. Maximum daytime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 5 degrees Celsius. Overcast. Sunrise: 06:41; Sunset: 19:55. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low. Tide: First high at .Saturday 1 April. Maximum daytime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 5 degrees Celsius. Overcast. Sunrise: 06:41; Sunset: 19:55. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low. Tide: First high at .
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Sunday 2 April. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 5 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals in the afternoon. Sunrise: 06:38; Sunset: 19:57. UV: Moderate; Tide: First high at .Sunday 2 April. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 5 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals in the afternoon. Sunrise: 06:38; Sunset: 19:57. UV: Moderate; Tide: First high at .
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Monday 3 April. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 5 degrees Celsius. Cloudy. Sunrise: 06:36; Sunset: 19:59. UV: Low; Tide: First high at .Monday 3 April. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 5 degrees Celsius. Cloudy. Sunrise: 06:36; Sunset: 19:59. UV: Low; Tide: First high at .
Seven day forecast for Skara Brae Heart of Neolithic Orkney
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14
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Humidity
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76% | 71% | 71% | 76% | 79% | 82% | 83% | 89% | 93% | 96% |
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UV
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2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
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Humidity
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97% | 97% | 97% | 96% | 97% | 97% | 97% | 98% | 98% | 98% | 98% | 97% | 96% | 96% | 95% | 96% | 96% | 96% | 96% | 95% | 96% | 96% | 96% | 96% |
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- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
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30% | 30% | 10% | 30% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 30% | 10% |
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SE
20
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18
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SSE
10
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SSW
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Humidity
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97% | 97% | 96% | 92% | 86% | 82% | 80% | 88% | 94% |
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8
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15
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Humidity
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95% | 96% | 96% | 91% | 85% | 85% | 91% | 93% |
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20% | 20% | 10% | 20% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
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Humidity
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91% | 89% | 88% | 82% | 78% | 77% | 82% | 87% |
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12
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11
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Humidity
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87% | 87% | 88% | 78% | 73% | 72% | 79% | 85% |
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Humidity
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86% | 88% | 89% | 81% | 74% | 76% | 80% | 84% |
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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.
The arrow shows the direction of the wind (up is north). The blue behind the arrow represents the sea, and yellow is the land. If the arrow points from yellow to blue, the wind will be blowing from land to sea (‘offshore’). The number is the average wind speed.
Beware of offshore winds if you are using inflatables, paddle boards or kayaks, because these winds can blow you out to sea. Read more about how wind will affect you at the beach.
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 (Moderate) | 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.
This is the average height of the waves, 1-2 miles out to sea. The height of the waves can vary. The individual waves out to sea or at the beach can be higher than this number. If you are close to the water, keep an eye on the waves to stop you or your belongings being swept away.
Read more about calculating the expected height of the waves at the beach.
This is the average number of seconds between one wave and the next, 1-2 miles out to sea. A long wave period (more than 10 seconds) means the waves at the beach may be more powerful. Lifeguards can give you advice on waves if you’re planning to go into the water.
Read more about the period of waves.
The arrow shows the average direction that the waves are going 1-2 miles out to sea. It indicates how sheltered the beach will be from these waves. If the arrow points towards land, most of the waves’ power will reach the beach. If the arrow is parallel or pointing away from land, the height of the waves on the beach is likely to be lower than the height of waves offshore.
Lifeguards can give you advice on waves if you’re planning to go into the water.
Orkney & Shetland weather forecast
Headline:
Mainly dry for Shetland today, rain reaching Orkney later.
Today:
A few showers affecting the south of Shetland at first, otherwise a mostly dry and bright morning. Rain pushing north across Orkney during the afternoon. Maximum temperature 6 °C.
Tonight:
Cloudy and wet this evening for Orkney but dry at first for Shetland. Rain extending northwards overnight, with increasing easterly winds. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
Wednesday:
Mostly cloudy tomorrow with outbreaks of rain, this turning heavier later in the afternoon and evening, accompanied by strong southeasterly winds. Maximum temperature 8 °C.
Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:
Some early rain on Thursday then mainly dry and bright. Cloudier with outbreaks of rain on Friday. Mostly dry and bright on Saturday after early cloud clears.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
Cloudy for most with showers on Saturday, possibly merging into longer periods of rain. The best of any brightness is likely to be in the southwest but here too there will likely be showers, perhaps heavy with a risk of thunder. Winds light to moderate, perhaps strong in the far north and around some coasts in the southwest. As we move further into April we are likely to see a gradual trend toward more settled conditions with perhaps the greater chance of drier conditions across the north, albeit with some overnight frost. Further south, there is a higher likelihood of further wet weather at times. Overall, temperatures probably averaging out to be close to normal.
Updated:
Likely a continuation of the trend toward more settled conditions, with rain-bearing weather systems more likely to affect southern areas from time to time. However, most areas are likely to see some spells of dry weather, with potential for frost and some fog overnight, this most likely in the north. A possibility of strong winds at times, with temperatures generally close to average for the time of year.
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