Stromness (Orkney Islands) weather
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Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Overcast. Sunrise: 08:11; Sunset: 16:44. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Overcast. Sunrise: 08:11; Sunset: 16:44. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Tuesday 7 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 5 degrees Celsius. Light rain changing to sunny by late morning. Sunrise: 08:09; Sunset: 16:47. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Tuesday 7 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 5 degrees Celsius. Light rain changing to sunny by late morning. Sunrise: 08:09; Sunset: 16:47. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Wednesday 8 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 4 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light rain in the afternoon. Sunrise: 08:06; Sunset: 16:49. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Wednesday 8 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 4 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light rain in the afternoon. Sunrise: 08:06; Sunset: 16:49. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Thursday 9 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 5 degrees Celsius. Light showers changing to cloudy in the afternoon. Sunrise: 08:04; Sunset: 16:52. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Thursday 9 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 5 degrees Celsius. Light showers changing to cloudy in the afternoon. Sunrise: 08:04; Sunset: 16:52. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Friday 10 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Heavy rain changing to overcast in the afternoon. Sunrise: 08:01; Sunset: 16:54. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Friday 10 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Heavy rain changing to overcast in the afternoon. Sunrise: 08:01; Sunset: 16:54. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Saturday 11 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius. Overcast. Sunrise: 07:59; Sunset: 16:57. UV: Low;Saturday 11 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius. Overcast. Sunrise: 07:59; Sunset: 16:57. UV: Low;
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Sunday 12 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Overcast. Sunrise: 07:56; Sunset: 16:59. UV: Low;Sunday 12 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Overcast. Sunrise: 07:56; Sunset: 16:59. UV: Low;
Seven day forecast for Stromness
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14
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14
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17
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19
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18
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84% | 85% | 83% | 83% | 79% | 79% | 78% | 78% | 77% | 77% | 81% | 81% | 81% | 81% | 80% | 82% | 83% | 83% |
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VG | VG | G | VG | G | VG | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E |
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82% | 82% | 83% | 89% | 89% | 89% | 87% | 86% | 84% | 84% | 82% | 74% | 73% | 71% | 69% | 71% | 72% | 76% | 76% | 76% | 75% | 75% | 74% | 74% |
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- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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<5% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 50% | 70% | 60% |
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74% | 75% | 72% | 71% | 69% | 72% | 79% | 80% |
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76% | 74% | 77% | 73% | 71% | 75% | 77% | 82% |
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60% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 50% | 20% | 20% | 20% |
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Humidity
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87% | 89% | 90% | 90% | 89% | 88% | 89% | 89% |
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Humidity
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89% | 89% | 89% | 87% | 84% | 83% | 83% | 83% |
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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.
Orkney & Shetland weather forecast
Headline:
Mainly dry and rather cloudy.
Today:
A mostly dry day but thicker cloud over Shetland may give the odd patch of drizzle. Some bright spells developing across Orkney. Fresh to strong south to southwesterly wind. Maximum temperature 8 °C.
Tonight:
Cloudy and mainly dry at first. A band of mostly light rain will cross the Isles later tonight with strong southerly winds for a time, becoming lighter later. Minimum temperature 4 °C.
Tuesday:
Cloudy start but last of overnight rain quickly clearing. Then a brighter day with sunny spells and just a few light passing showers. Southwest winds strengthening later. Maximum temperature 8 °C.
Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:
Windy on Wednesday with rain in afternoon along with gales, possibly severe for short time. Brighter, colder Thursday with blustery showers. Cloudy with patchy rain on Friday and staying windy.
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UK long range weather forecast
On Friday, cloud and rain are expected in northern areas, accompanied by windy conditions, with a risk of coastal gales and fog overnight. Southern areas will be mainly dry and brighter with lighter wind, although some drizzle is possible at times in western areas. Into the weekend high pressure in the southeast and low pressure in the northwest will lead to a continuation of this north to south split in conditions across the UK. For the rest of the period, there will likely be a continuation of predominantly dry and settled weather across most parts of the UK, especially the south. Some rain and strong winds are likely in the northwest at times. Temperatures overall likely to be close to average.
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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 chance of colder conditions.
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