North Ronaldsay Firth (Orkney Islands) weather
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Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 1 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to clear by early evening. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 1 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to clear by early evening. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Wednesday 6 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 5 degrees Celsius. Clear changing to light showers by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Wednesday 6 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 5 degrees Celsius. Clear changing to light showers by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Thursday 7 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius. Overcast changing to light rain by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Thursday 7 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius. Overcast changing to light rain by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Friday 8 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius. Light rain changing to partly cloudy by nighttime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Friday 8 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius. Light rain changing to partly cloudy by nighttime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Saturday 9 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light rain by nighttime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Saturday 9 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light rain by nighttime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Sunday 10 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Light rain changing to cloudy by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low;Sunday 10 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Light rain changing to cloudy by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low;
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Monday 11 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Cloudy. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low;Monday 11 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Cloudy. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low;
Seven day forecast for North Ronaldsay Firth
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WNW
4
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4
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NNE
5
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E | VG | E | E | E | E | E | E | E |
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Humidity
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85% | 90% | 88% | 85% | 84% | 83% | 83% | 88% | 84% |
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UV
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1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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11
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86% | 87% | 86% | 86% | 84% | 85% | 88% | 88% | 87% | 79% | 85% | 80% | 83% | 81% | 77% | 80% | 73% | 68% | 77% | 74% | 77% | 82% | 83% | 76% |
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- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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10% | 10% | 20% | 40% | 80% | 80% | 60% | 90% |
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7°
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SSE
27
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30
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32
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35
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Humidity
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68% | 70% | 74% | 74% | 83% | 84% | 82% | 83% |
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ESE
39
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25
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Humidity
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85% | 83% | 85% | 86% | 87% | 86% | 87% | 86% |
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20% | 10% | 20% | 10% | 20% | 20% | 20% | 50% |
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Humidity
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85% | 85% | 85% | 85% | 84% | 83% | 83% | 84% |
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20% | 20% | 50% | 20% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
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23
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20
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SSE
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Humidity
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82% | 82% | 82% | 79% | 79% | 81% | 80% | 79% |
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Humidity
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79% | 79% | 79% | 77% | 76% | 77% | 77% | 78% |
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Our weather symbols tell you the weather conditions for any given hour in the day or night. This means that the symbol for 09:00 shows you what you will see from 09:00 to 10:00.
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). If the arrow points from land to sea, the wind will be blowing out to sea (‘offshore’). The number is the average wind speed.
Beware of offshore winds if you are using inflatables, paddle boards or kayaks. 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 of the waves 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 to or pointing away from land, the wave height is likely to be lower on the beach than it is offshore.
Lifeguards can give you advice on waves if you’re planning to go into the water.
UK video forecast
Orkney & Shetland weather forecast
Headline:
Sunny spells and a few showers.
Today:
A cold, bright day with good sunny spells and a few light showers. Showers will be mainly confined to the coasts. Winds will be light and variable. Maximum temperature 5 °C.
Tonight:
A cold evening and night with clear spells and a few scattered coastal showers. Winds will be light and variable. Minimum temperature -2 °C.
Wednesday:
Another bright and cold day with sunny spells and a few coastal showers. Light variable winds will become southeasterly and freshen later in the day. Maximum temperature 6 °C.
Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:
An unsettled period with strong east or southeasterly winds, gales at times. Outbreaks of rain on Thursday, turning patchy on Friday. Further outbreaks of rain spread east on Saturday.
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UK long range weather forecast
This period is likely to often be unsettled with areas of low pressure tracking northeastwards close to or over the UK. This means bands of rain moving in from the west or southwest, interspersed with brighter showery conditions. As such, the wettest weather is likely to be across western high ground, though all parts could see some heavy rain at times. There is a greater than normal likelihood of periods of very windy weather too. Potential for a drier spell of weather to develop for a time around mid-month, particularly in the south, with frost and fog more prevalent. Overall, a relatively mild period for the UK, with above average temperatures more likely than not, especially so in the south and west.
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Conditions are most likely to be changeable through this period. Wetter and windier than average conditions are slightly more likely than normal, especially in the west and northwest. Temperatures are most likely to be near or above average overall, especially in the south and west. It is possible that there will be further colder interludes, but these likely to be short lived at first. Perhaps a greater chance of a longer cold spell later in the period.
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