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Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy changing to heavy showers by late morning. Sunrise: 08:32; Sunset: 16:06. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy changing to heavy showers by late morning. Sunrise: 08:32; Sunset: 16:06. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Sunday 29 January. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 3 degrees Celsius. Heavy rain. Sunrise: 08:30; Sunset: 16:08. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Sunday 29 January. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 3 degrees Celsius. Heavy rain. Sunrise: 08:30; Sunset: 16:08. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Monday 30 January. Maximum daytime temperature: 5 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 2 degrees Celsius. Overcast. Sunrise: 08:27; Sunset: 16:11. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Monday 30 January. Maximum daytime temperature: 5 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 2 degrees Celsius. Overcast. Sunrise: 08:27; Sunset: 16:11. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Tuesday 31 January. Maximum daytime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 3 degrees Celsius. Light showers changing to cloudy by lunchtime. Sunrise: 08:25; Sunset: 16:14. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Tuesday 31 January. Maximum daytime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 3 degrees Celsius. Light showers changing to cloudy by lunchtime. Sunrise: 08:25; Sunset: 16:14. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Wednesday 1 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 5 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 2 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light showers in the afternoon. Sunrise: 08:23; Sunset: 16:16. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Wednesday 1 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 5 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 2 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light showers in the afternoon. Sunrise: 08:23; Sunset: 16:16. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Thursday 2 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 4 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light rain by late morning. Sunrise: 08:20; Sunset: 16:19. UV: Low;Thursday 2 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 4 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light rain by late morning. Sunrise: 08:20; Sunset: 16:19. UV: Low;
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Friday 3 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light rain by nighttime. Sunrise: 08:18; Sunset: 16:22. UV: Low;Friday 3 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light rain by nighttime. Sunrise: 08:18; Sunset: 16:22. UV: Low;
Seven day forecast for Brae
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18
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22
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26
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29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 34 | 37 | 40 |
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E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | VG | E | VG | VG |
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74% | 78% | 78% | 75% | 74% | 74% | 71% | 75% | 79% | 83% | 80% | 83% | 87% | 87% | 84% | 85% |
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- | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 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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50% | 90% | 90% | 60% | 60% | 60% | 90% | 90% | 90% | ≥95% | ≥95% | ≥95% | 90% | 60% | 10% | 40% | 10% | 60% | 40% | 20% | 10% | 80% | 50% | 60% |
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34
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34
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34
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43 | 43 | 44 | 48 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 50 | 50 | 52 | 52 | 54 | 51 | 51 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 50 | 53 | 54 | 52 | 53 | 50 | 53 |
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VG | G | M | G | G | G | G | M | M | M | M | M | G | VG | E | E | E | M | E | VG | E | E | E | VG |
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83% | 88% | 92% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 94% | 94% | 93% | 90% | 82% | 76% | 75% | 69% | 82% | 75% | 72% | 74% | 81% | 77% | 80% |
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- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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40% | 40% | 20% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 20% |
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NW
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48 | 50 | 51 | 42 | 39 | 31 | 20 | 15 |
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79% | 80% | 65% | 67% | 66% | 66% | 67% | 78% |
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25
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21
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30 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 37 | 33 | 35 | 32 |
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Humidity
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87% | 81% | 86% | 80% | 81% | 83% | 83% | 83% |
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20% | 20% | 20% | 20% | 10% | 40% | 10% | 10% |
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76% | 72% | 73% | 70% | 63% | 71% | 69% | 69% |
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| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
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16
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14
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71% | 74% | 76% | 80% | 81% | 83% | 85% | 83% |
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| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
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25
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WSW
26
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WSW
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WSW
23
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23
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37 | 39 | 39 | 37 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 35 |
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G | G | G | VG | VG | G | G | G |
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79% | 79% | 81% | 78% | 79% | 81% | 86% | 87% |
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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:
Scattered light showers and brighter spells. Westerly winds.
Today:
Bright with some sunshine and dry for much of the time but there will be a few passing showers, cloudier in the afternoon. Fresh westerly winds will give it a chilly feel. Maximum temperature 7 °C.
Tonight:
Winds strengthening and a few heavier showers during the evening, dry for a time late evening before some rain through the early hours, gales likely. Minimum temperature 5 °C.
Sunday:
A wet and windy day, some persistent rain in the morning turning more showery in the afternoon, strong gusts around showers which may turn to hail or sleet later. Maximum temperature 9 °C.
Outlook for Monday to Wednesday:
Winds easing on Monday and a bright day with some showers. Gales developing on Tuesday and showery again, similar Wednesday with some wintry showers.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
On Wednesday, unsettled and windy conditions in the north with showers or longer spells of rain, heaviest and most persistent in the west. Conditions likely drier and less windy further south. Towards the end of the week, these conditions likely to continue with perhaps the risk for winter showers in the northeast. Thereafter, high pressure centred to the south, with low pressure passing to the north. This will result in fronts bringing rain and cloud mainly to the north and northwest, with southern areas also likely to see some lighter rain at times, but greater potential for drier weather overall, lighter winds and overnight fog patches. Temperatures generally around to a little above average, but a continuing risk of some overnight frost, especially in the south.
Updated:
The general theme for this period is that the high pressure will remain centred to the south with further areas of low pressure running to the north, but with some uncertainty in this north/south boundary. For a time, the influence of the high may reduce, allowing the frontal systems from the north to push further south at times. This frontal activity and associated changeable weather is likely to bring rainfall, sometimes heavy to move areas of the UK. Otherwise, southern areas probably seeing more in the way of drier weather, lighter winds, and overnight fog. Temperatures are likely to be at or slightly above average, although brief colder spells remain possible.
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