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Kirkwall, United Kingdom

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Kirkwall, United Kingdom, is another chilly winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 5.8°C (42.4°F) and 7.5°C (45.5°F). The transition from December to January brings an average high-temperature of a still chilly 7.5°C (45.5°F), barely different from December's 8.5°C (47.3°F). Weather in January »

Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is also a frosty month in Kirkwall, United Kingdom, with temperature in the range of an average high of 7°C (44.6°F) and an average low of 5.5°C (41.9°F). Kirkwall records the coldest temperatures in February, averaging a high of 7°C (44.6°F) and a low of 5.5°C (41.9°F). Weather in February »

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a chilly month in Kirkwall, United Kingdom, with an average temperature fluctuating between 7.5°C (45.5°F) and 5.8°C (42.4°F). A minor adjustment in Kirkwall's average high-temperature is noted with the start of March, touching a still frosty 7.5°C (45.5°F) from February's 7°C (44.6°F). Weather in March »

Weather in April

April, like March, is another chilly spring month in Kirkwall, United Kingdom, with temperature in the range of an average low of 6.6°C (43.9°F) and an average high of 8.3°C (46.9°F). Kirkwall's entry into April measures an average high-temperature of a still frosty 8.3°C (46.9°F), closely parallel to the preceding month. Weather in April »

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Kirkwall, is another chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 8°C (46.4°F) and an average high of 9.8°C (49.6°F). Kirkwall records an average high-temperature of a still chilly 9.8°C (49.6°F) in May, closely mirroring the climate of the previous month. Weather in May »

Weather in June

June, the first month of the summer in Kirkwall, is a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 11.8°C (53.2°F) and an average low of 9.9°C (49.8°F). With the onset of June, Kirkwall's average high-temperature clocks in at a cool 11.8°C (53.2°F), showing a minor fluctuation from the previous month. Weather in June »

Weather in July

July in Kirkwall, United Kingdom, is a moderate summer month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 13.6°C (56.5°F) and an average low of 11.8°C (53.2°F). July notes an average high-temperature of a mild 13.6°C (56.5°F), subtly differing from June's 11.8°C (53.2°F). Weather in July »

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Kirkwall, is another refreshing month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 12.4°C (54.3°F) and an average high of 14.2°C (57.6°F). August, recognised by an average high temperature of 14.2°C (57.6°F) and a low of 12.4°C (54.3°F), is Kirkwall's warmest month. Weather in August »

Weather in September

The first month of the autumn, September, is still a refreshing month in Kirkwall, United Kingdom, with an average temperature ranging between max 13.2°C (55.8°F) and min 11.7°C (53.1°F). The advent of September signifies a minor shift to an average high-temperature of a still moderate 13.2°C (55.8°F), aligning closely with August. Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, the same as September, is a cool autumn month in Kirkwall, United Kingdom, with an average temperature fluctuating between 11.5°C (52.7°F) and 10.2°C (50.4°F). October's presence marks an average high-temperature of a cool 11.5°C (52.7°F), subtly varied from September's 13.2°C (55.8°F). Weather in October »

Weather in November

November, the last month of the autumn in Kirkwall, is another chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 9.6°C (49.3°F) and 8.1°C (46.6°F). Kirkwall's shift into November sets the average high-temperature at a frosty 9.6°C (49.3°F), a figure that deviates only slightly from October's 11.5°C (52.7°F). Weather in November »

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Kirkwall, United Kingdom, with an average temperature ranging between max 8.5°C (47.3°F) and min 6.5°C (43.7°F). Kirkwall ushers in December with an average high-temperature of a still chilly 8.5°C (47.3°F), showing a close resemblance to the previous month. Weather in December »
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Frequently asked questions

What is the least humid month in Kirkwall?

The months with the lowest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

What is the rainiest month in Kirkwall?

The months with the most rainfall in Kirkwall are January and December, with an average 60mm (2.36") of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in Kirkwall?

Throughout the year, there are 233.4 rainfall days, and 572mm (22.52") of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow in Kirkwall?

Months with snowfall in Kirkwall, United Kingdom, are January through April, November and December.

How many days does it snow in Kirkwall?

In Kirkwall, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.8 days and aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of snow.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Kirkwall?

The months with the lowest UV index in Kirkwall are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the coldest time of year in Kirkwall?

Kirkwall reaches its average lowest temperatures in February, measuring 7°C (44.6°F) at the peak and 5.5°C (41.9°F) at the lowest.

When does it snow the most in Kirkwall?

February is the month with the most snowfall in Kirkwall, United Kingdom. Snow falls for 1.2 days and accumulates 5mm (0.2") of snow.

What is the month with the coldest sea water in Kirkwall?

March is the month with the coldest seawater, with an average sea temperature of 7.1°C (44.8°F).

What is the driest month in Kirkwall?

The month with the least rainfall is April, when the rain falls for 17.2 days and typically collects 30mm (1.18") of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Kirkwall?

May through October are months without snowfall in Kirkwall.

When are the longest days in Kirkwall?

June has the longest days of the year, with an average of 18h and 24min of daylight.

What month has the most sunshine in Kirkwall?

The month with the most sunshine in Kirkwall is June, with an average of 8.1h of sunshine.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Kirkwall?

June, July and September, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the most humid month in Kirkwall?

July is the most humid month in Kirkwall, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

What part of the year is the hottest in Kirkwall?

During the warmest month in Kirkwall, August, temperatures average a high of 14.2°C (57.6°F) and a low of 12.4°C (54.3°F).

What is the month with the warmest sea water in Kirkwall?

With an average sea temperature of 13.3°C (55.9°F), August is the month with the warmest seawater in Kirkwall, United Kingdom.

When is Daylight Saving Time (DST) in Kirkwall?

On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from BST to GMT. The next Daylight Saving Time starts on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 1:00 am, and the time zone reverts from GMT to BST.

What is the month with the shortest days in Kirkwall?

December has the shortest days of the year in Kirkwall, with an average of 6h and 18min of daylight.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Kirkwall?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.1h of sunshine.

Average temperature
Kirkwall, United Kingdom

Average temperature - Kirkwall, United Kingdom

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (14.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (7°C).

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (5.5°C).

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Average pressure
Kirkwall, United Kingdom

Average pressure - Kirkwall, United Kingdom

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are May and June (1014.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1003.7mbar).

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Average wind speed
Kirkwall, United Kingdom

Average wind speed - Kirkwall, United Kingdom

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (38.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (22.5km/h).

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Average humidity
Kirkwall, United Kingdom

Average humidity - Kirkwall, United Kingdom

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (75%).

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Average rainfall
Kirkwall, United Kingdom

Average rainfall - Kirkwall, United Kingdom

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and December (60mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (30mm).

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Average rainfall days
Kirkwall, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days - Kirkwall, United Kingdom

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (23.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (15.5 days).

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Average snowfall
Kirkwall, United Kingdom

Average snowfall - Kirkwall, United Kingdom

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

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Average snowfall days
Kirkwall, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days - Kirkwall, United Kingdom

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are February and March (1.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average sea temperature
Kirkwall, United Kingdom

Average sea temperature - Kirkwall, United Kingdom

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (7.1°C).

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Average daylight / Average sunshine
Kirkwall, United Kingdom

Average daylight / Average sunshine - Kirkwall, United Kingdom

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 18min).

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days
Kirkwall, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days - Kirkwall, United Kingdom

The month with the most sunshine days is May (11.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (4.8 days).

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Average UV index
Kirkwall, United Kingdom

Average UV index - Kirkwall, United Kingdom

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and September (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover
Kirkwall, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover - Kirkwall, United Kingdom

The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 56).

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Average visibility
Kirkwall, United Kingdom

Average visibility - Kirkwall, United Kingdom

The months with the highest visibility are February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and March (9km).

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