Bu Sands (Orkney Islands) weather
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Forecast days
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Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius. Light showers. Sunrise: 07:29; Sunset: 18:29. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Saturday 8 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light showers by late morning. Sunrise: 07:31; Sunset: 18:26. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Sunday 9 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Light rain changing to cloudy by late morning. Sunrise: 07:33; Sunset: 18:23. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Monday 10 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Light showers changing to cloudy by lunchtime. Sunrise: 07:36; Sunset: 18:20. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Tuesday 11 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Light rain changing to overcast by lunchtime. Sunrise: 07:38; Sunset: 18:17. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Wednesday 12 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by lunchtime. Sunrise: 07:40; Sunset: 18:14. UV: Low;
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Thursday 13 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Clear changing to cloudy by late morning. Sunrise: 07:43; Sunset: 18:12. UV: Low;
Seven day forecast for Bu Sands
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Chance of precipitation
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40% | 60% | 50% | 10% |
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10°
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9°
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9°
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9°
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6° | 6° | 6° | 6° |
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WSW
20
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WNW
13
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WNW
15
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NW
15
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25 | 20 | 22 | 22 |
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E | E | VG | E |
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Humidity
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82% | 85% | 82% | 84% |
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UV
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- | - | - | - |
| Time | 00:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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30% | <5% | 10% | 10% | 30% | 10% | 40% | 10% | 10% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 40% | 40% | 40% | 10% | 10% | 20% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
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9°
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6° | 5° | 6° | 6° | 6° | 6° | 6° | 6° | 6° | 7° | 7° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 8° |
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WNW
14
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NW
17
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WNW
16
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WNW
14
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WNW
18
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WNW
17
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WNW
13
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W
15
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15
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14
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W
17
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18
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WSW
19
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WSW
21
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WSW
20
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WSW
20
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WSW
20
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WSW
19
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SW
19
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SW
19
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SW
19
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SW
19
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SW
19
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SW
19
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22 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
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E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | E | E | E |
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Humidity
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82% | 82% | 83% | 83% | 81% | 80% | 83% | 81% | 83% | 80% | 77% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 78% | 82% | 83% | 85% | 86% | 86% | 84% | 83% | 83% |
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UV
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- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Time | 00:00 | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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10% | 10% | 10% | 60% | 60% | 80% | 50% | 10% | <5% |
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11°
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11°
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12°
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12°
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12°
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13°
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11°
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11°
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10°
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8° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 7° | 8° | 7° | 7° | 6° |
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SSW
18
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SSW
19
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S
24
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S
27
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S
34
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SSW
33
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WSW
23
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SW
21
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SW
24
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28 | 29 | 36 | 39 | 49 | 47 | 31 | 30 | 35 |
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E | E | E | VG | VG | G | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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82% | 83% | 82% | 78% | 77% | 80% | 80% | 69% | 74% |
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UV
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- | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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10% | 40% | 40% | 50% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
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10°
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10°
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10°
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10°
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10°
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10°
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10°
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10°
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6° | 5° | 5° | 5° | 5° | 6° | 6° | 6° |
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SW
27
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WSW
30
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34
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W
36
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WNW
36
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WNW
34
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WNW
31
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WNW
27
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39 | 45 | 50 | 53 | 52 | 49 | 44 | 39 |
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VG | VG | G | G | G | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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78% | 78% | 76% | 74% | 68% | 67% | 68% | 68% |
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UV
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- | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - |
| Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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10% | 20% | 40% | 40% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
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10°
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10°
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10°
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10°
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11°
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12°
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12°
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12°
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6° | 7° | 7° | 8° | 9° | 9° | 9° | 9° |
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WNW
23
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WNW
18
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W
14
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WSW
14
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SW
13
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SSW
13
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SSW
15
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S
17
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32 | 27 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 24 |
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VG | G | G | G | G | G | VG | G |
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Humidity
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69% | 75% | 80% | 81% | 78% | 78% | 81% | 82% |
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UV
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- | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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10% | 20% | 20% | 20% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
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12°
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12°
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12°
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12°
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12°
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12°
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12°
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11°
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9° | 9° | 9° | 9° | 9° | 9° | 9° | 8° |
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S
18
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S
19
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SSW
21
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SSW
20
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SW
21
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WSW
20
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W
18
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W
17
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26 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 25 |
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G | G | G | VG | G | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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83% | 84% | 84% | 83% | 80% | 77% | 78% | 80% |
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UV
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- | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
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11°
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11°
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10°
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11°
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12°
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12°
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12°
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12°
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8° | 8° | 7° | 8° | 9° | 9° | 8° | 8° |
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WSW
16
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WSW
16
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WSW
16
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SW
16
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SW
17
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SSW
17
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SSW
19
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SSW
21
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23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 30 |
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VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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82% | 82% | 83% | 79% | 74% | 74% | 79% | 83% |
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UV
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- | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - |
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.
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:
Bright and breezy on Saturday with scattered showers.
This Evening and Tonight:
Clear spells with blustery and at times heavy showers continuing into the night. The fresh to strong westerly winds will ease overnight with showers becoming fewer. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
Saturday:
Bright or sunny intervals with scattered showers. The showers will be mostly light and passing by quickly but still the odd heavier one, especially over Shetland. Strengthening southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 11 °C.
Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:
Windy on Sunday and Monday with a band of rain crossing the Isles followed by blustery showers. Lighter winds on Tuesday but rain returning later in the day.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
This period is likely to be characterised by unsettled weather with showers and longer periods of rain for most. On Wednesday, rain is expected to develop across the northwest and progress southeastwards throughout the day. For the remainder of the period, further bands of rain are expected to follow across the country with blustery showers and some sunny spells between them. Overall the northwest will see heavier and more frequent rainfall, while the southeast will remain drier on average. Rain will be accompanied by strong winds and a risk of gales in exposed regions of the northwest throughout. Temperatures will generally be near normal, with occasional chilly nights and some patchy mist, but perhaps turning more generally cooler later in the period - but nothing unusual for October.
Updated:
Changeable conditions are expected to continue throughout the period, with bands of rain and showers likely across most of the country. Temperatures are likely to remain near to normal overall throughout. However, there is an increasing chance of some more settled weather from late October, although it may also be accompanied by colder conditions with mist, fog and frost.
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