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Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 3 degrees Celsius. Drizzle. Sunrise: 08:28; Sunset: 16:23. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 3 degrees Celsius. Drizzle. Sunrise: 08:28; Sunset: 16:23. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Monday 30 January. Maximum daytime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 4 degrees Celsius. Light showers changing to cloudy by late morning. Sunrise: 08:26; Sunset: 16:25. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Monday 30 January. Maximum daytime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 4 degrees Celsius. Light showers changing to cloudy by late morning. Sunrise: 08:26; Sunset: 16:25. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Tuesday 31 January. Maximum daytime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 5 degrees Celsius. Heavy showers. Sunrise: 08:24; Sunset: 16:28. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Tuesday 31 January. Maximum daytime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 5 degrees Celsius. Heavy showers. Sunrise: 08:24; Sunset: 16:28. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Wednesday 1 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 5 degrees Celsius. Heavy showers changing to sunny intervals in the afternoon. Sunrise: 08:22; Sunset: 16:30. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Wednesday 1 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 5 degrees Celsius. Heavy showers changing to sunny intervals in the afternoon. Sunrise: 08:22; Sunset: 16:30. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Thursday 2 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius. Light rain. Sunrise: 08:20; Sunset: 16:33. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Thursday 2 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius. Light rain. Sunrise: 08:20; Sunset: 16:33. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Friday 3 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius. Overcast changing to light rain by lunchtime. Sunrise: 08:17; Sunset: 16:35. UV: Low;Friday 3 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius. Overcast changing to light rain by lunchtime. Sunrise: 08:17; Sunset: 16:35. UV: Low;
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Saturday 4 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light rain by late morning. Sunrise: 08:15; Sunset: 16:38. UV: Low;Saturday 4 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light rain by late morning. Sunrise: 08:15; Sunset: 16:38. UV: Low;
Seven day forecast for Wide Firth
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33
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89% | 92% | 94% | 91% | 92% | 90% | 80% | 70% | 69% | 75% | 84% | 82% | 80% | 80% | 78% | 82% | 79% |
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47 | 45 | 48 | 47 | 44 | 41 | 39 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 26 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 30 |
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79% | 77% | 80% | 79% | 73% | 72% | 68% | 74% | 65% | 66% | 66% | 66% | 67% | 65% | 66% | 66% | 68% | 70% | 74% | 81% | 86% | 89% | 90% | 90% |
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89% | 79% | 83% | 81% | 74% | 76% | 75% | 74% |
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80% | 78% | 77% | 74% | 72% | 66% | 66% | 66% |
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66% | 71% | 81% | 84% | 85% | 84% | 86% | 85% |
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83% | 81% | 80% | 82% | 83% | 85% | 86% | 86% |
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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.
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.
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Orkney & Shetland weather forecast
Headline:
Very windy with rain then blustery showers.
Today:
Cloudy with rain or drizzle during the morning. A brighter afternoon but turning colder with heavy blustery showers. West or southwesterly winds will be strong though the day, touching severe gale force at times. Maximum temperature 9 °C.
Tonight:
Very strong westerly winds continuing, reaching severe gale force. Frequent heavy showers with hail and sleet, and possibly thunder, at times. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
Monday:
Wintry showers gradually dying out through the morning as strong winds ease. Dry and bright in the afternoon before more rain arrives from the west during the evening. Maximum temperature 5 °C.
Outlook for Tuesday to Thursday:
Cold with blustery showers on Tuesday and very windy with storm force winds possible later. Winds and showers easing on Wednesday. Turning milder with some rain on Thursday.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
On Thursday, cloud and outbreaks of rain will slowly move across the north of the UK, with heavier bursts for the northwest at first, while the south is more likely to stay dry with sunny intervals. Strong winds will mainly confine to the north early in the day. Towards the weekend and into next week, uncertainty is high regarding a regional split of conditions. The most likely scenario brings showers, longer spells of rain and strong winds to the north, with the wettest conditions in the northwest. The south is more likely to remain largely dry with lighter winds. Temperatures are expected to remain near to or slightly above average for most, although clearer conditions bring a risk of overnight fog and frost for the south.
Updated:
While uncertain, a continuation of the regional divide between the north and south is expected as the broad theme for this period. Unsettled conditions are more likely to dominate in the north while the south remains settled and drier. A spell of more widely spread wet and windy weather is likely to persist for several days across all areas, although wettest conditions will focus in the west. Temperatures are most likely to remain around average or above.
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